30-Minute Breakfast McGriddle Bites
Fluffy mini pancake bites stuffed with sausage, scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar with maple syrup baked right into the batter. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a quick on the go breakfast.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix plus water or milk as directed on box
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup mixed into batter
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 3 large eggs scrambled and lightly cooked
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- non-stick cooking spray generous amount
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and generously spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Mix pancake batter according to package directions, then stir in the maple syrup until combined.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup to cover the bottom.
- Add a small amount of crumbled sausage, scrambled egg, and shredded cheese on top of the batter layer.
- Top with another tablespoon of batter to seal the filling, just enough to cover.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until tops are set and lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes before removing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Stir maple syrup into the batter, not just drizzled on top, for authentic McGriddle flavor.
- Cook eggs just barely set before adding - they finish cooking in the oven.
- Do not overfill the muffin cups to prevent spillover.
- Freeze cooled bites flat then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat from frozen in microwave 60-90 seconds or oven at 350°F for 8 minutes.