🧀 Sausage & Cheese McGriddle Bites
Think fluffy pancake meets sausage and melty cheese, all in a golden handheld snack that’s perfect anytime!
Ingredients
Pancake Batter Base
🥞 180 g all-purpose flour
🧂 1 tsp baking powder
🧂 1/4 tsp baking soda
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🥚 1 large egg
🥛 120 ml buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
🍁 2 tbsp maple syrup
🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling
🧀 120 g sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes or shredded
🥓 150 g breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
To Fry & Finish
🛢 Neutral oil (vegetable or canola), for shallow frying
🍬 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for dusting)
🍁 Optional: extra maple syrup for dipping
Instructions
🥣 Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, maple syrup, and melted butter until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until smooth—don’t overmix!
🍳 Add the Good Stuff
Gently fold in the cooked sausage crumbles and cheddar cheese pieces until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
🧊 Chill to Firm
Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to firm up and make scooping easier.
🔥 Heat Oil
In a skillet, heat 1–2 cm of oil over medium heat. You want it hot enough to sizzle but not smoke.
🍩 Scoop & Fry
Scoop heaping tablespoons of the chilled batter into the oil, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
🧻 Drain & Dust
Transfer bites to a paper towel-lined plate. While still warm, lightly dust with granulated sugar for that sweet McGriddle edge.
🍁 Serve & Dunk
Serve warm with extra maple syrup for dipping or drizzle right on top. Enjoy immediately!
Recipe Details
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 15 minutes chill time)
⏲ Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 16–20 bites
🎯 Difficulty: Easy
Why You’ll Love It
🥞 All-in-One Breakfast Bite – Pancake, sausage, cheese, and maple syrup packed into every single golden nugget.
🔥 Crispy, Fluffy, Irresistible – Perfectly crisped outside with a fluffy, cheesy center that melts in your mouth.
Best eaten hot out of the pan for maximum ooey-gooey satisfaction! 😋🔥
