McGriddle Bites: Sweet Sausage Muffins for Quick Mornings Recipe
McGriddle Bites Sweet Sausage Muffins are a delightful and quick morning treat combining savory breakfast sausage, fluffy pancake batter, melted cheddar cheese, and bursts of flavor from jalapeños and blueberries. These mini muffins are perfect for busy mornings and can be enjoyed warm with extra maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (regular pork sausage)
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (adds a spicy kick)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from block cheese)
Batter
- 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix (requires only water)
- 1 cup water (filtered or tap)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (pure maple syrup preferred)
- 1/2 cup blueberries (for a fruity contrast)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and grease a mini muffin tin to ensure the muffins don’t stick.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease carefully to avoid sogginess.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, and maple syrup. Stir gently until just combined to maintain a light texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and blueberries into the batter, distributing evenly throughout without overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool slightly before removing. Serve warm with additional maple syrup for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor in the batter and for serving.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spiciness or omit for a milder taste.
- Ensure sausage is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) before mixing into batter.
- Mini muffin tins work best to create perfect bite-sized portions.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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