Pancake and Sausage Bites
These easy Pancake and Sausage Bites are the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast! Made with fluffy pancake mix, savory breakfast sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and a touch of maple syrup, these mini pancake muffins come together in just 30 minutes. They’re perfect for busy school mornings, meal prep, brunch, or anytime you need an easy kid-friendly breakfast everyone will actually eat.
Looking for more delicious breakfast recipes? Try my Air Fryer Bagel Bites, McDonald’s-inspired Mini Sausage McGriddles, and Biscuit Breakfast Bowls next!
If your family loves McGriddles, these homemade pancake sausage bites have that same sweet-and-savory flavor, but they’re easier to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy breakfast all week long.This recipe makes 48 mini pancakes, perfect for feeding the whole family or storing for easy reheating later.
Ingredients
Sausage pancakes take just a few simple ingredients. Use your favorite breakfast sausage (Jimmy Dean is a popular choice) and pancake mix. Shredded cheddar cheese makes it more mouthwatering and you absolutely need some maple syrup for dunking or drizzling.
- Breakfast sausage
- Pancake mix
- Water
- Shredded cheese
- Maple syrup
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make pancake sausage bites
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Step 1: Cook breakfast sausage in a hot skillet over medium heat. Crumble the sausage with a spatula as it cooks. This takes about 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Once the breakfast sausage is cooked through (no pink), remove it from the skillet and set it to the side.
- Step 3: Then combine your pancake mix and water in a bowl. Mix well but do not overmix.
- Step 4: Next, add in the cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and maple syrup, and fold them in with a spoon until they are just combined.
- Step 5: Spoon about a tablespoon of the sausage pancake mixture into each spot of a mini muffin pan.
- Step 6: Then bake the pancake bites for about 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Continue the baking process until all of the batter is used. This should make about 48 mini sausage pancake bites. Serve with a side of maple syrup, and enjoy!
Hint: Make sure you cook the sausage completely until no pink is visible. The pancakes cook for just 10 minutes which wouldn’t be enough time to cook raw sausage.
Delicious Variations
- Turkey Sausage Pancake Bites
- Bacon Pancake Bites
- Sausage Pancake Muffins with Pepper Jack Cheese
- Blueberry Pancake Bites
- Cinnamon Pancake Bites
- Mini Pancake Muffins with Chocolate Chips
- Gluten-Free Pancake Bites
Equipment
You will need a large skillet to cook the sausage and a spatula to crumble the meat. Use a large mixing bowl to combine the pancake batter with the breakfast sausage and cheese. For proportion purposes, use a mini muffin pan.
Storage
Once the bites have cooled down to room temperature, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, store them in Ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
You can reheat them in the microwave or air fryer.
Tips for Perfect Pancake Bites
- Reheat in the air fryer for crispy edges.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Grease your mini muffin pan well.
- Fill each cup about ¾ full.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing.
FAQ
Yes! Once cooled completely, store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds or in the air fryer for a crispier texture.
Absolutely! These are one of my favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes because they stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat beautifully.
Yes! Homemade pancake batter works just as well as boxed mix. Just make sure it’s a thick pancake batter so the sausage stays evenly distributed.
Pancake and Sausage Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Add your breakfast sausage to a skillet and cook it over medium heat. Use a spatula to crumble the sausage up as it cooks. Cook it through until there is no more pink left, about 10 minutes.
- Once the breakfast sausage is cooked through, remove it from the skillet and set it to the side.
- Now combine your pancake mix and water in a bowl and mix it well, careful not to over mix. Next, add in the cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and maple syrup, and fold them in with a spoon until they are just combined.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of the sausage pancake mixture into each spot of a mini muffin pan. Then bake the pancake bites for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Continue the baking process until all of the batter is used. This should make about 48 mini sausage pancake bites. Serve with a side of maple syrup, and enjoy!
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Do you have to use a complete pancake mix that doesn’t require eggs and oil?
I used the just add water kind.
These were wonderful, great recipe. I gave some to a friend with limited use of his hands. He said they were delicious and easy for him to eat. Will definitely make these again. Thanks for sharing.
So happy you enjoyed them as much as we do!
Can you use a mini pancake maker instead of the oven?
I’ve never tried it, but I bet it would work!
can you sub maple extract and water if you don’t want to add syrup? I’m concerned about the added sugar. If so, how much of each (extract & water) would you add?
I imagine that you can; however, I have not tested it so I am not sure about the exact amounts.
Nice brunch food. will try.
So good!