Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (280g) pancake mix
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large (50g) egg
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (225g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup (115g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the pancake mix, milk, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir until the batter is smooth and thick, avoiding overmixing.
  2. Grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin tin slot.
  4. Press a pinch of crumbled cooked sausage and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese into the center of the batter in each slot.
  5. Top each bite with a final small dollop of batter to seal the fillings inside.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until the edges turn deep golden-brown and the tops spring back when touched.
  7. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set the structure before removing.