Pancakes, savory sausage, and sweet syrup - what a perfect breakfast! Now enjoy all these flavors in a protein-packed muffin. Don't wait to try these delicious McGriddle Bites!
McGriddle Bites
These McGriddle Bites are such an easy breakfast. Packed with savory sausage, fluffy pancakes, and sweet maple syrup, these are sure to be a hit - even with your pickiest eaters! They are essential a sausage McGriddle but with a homemade touch, made with wholesome ingredients.
Meal prep this delicious recipe for those busy mornings when making breakfast feels impossible.
This protein packed muffin, with all the McDonalds vibes, are so easy to make it is unreal! With only 5 ingredients, you probably have all these pantry staples on hand and ready to go. Try these ASAP!
Make 'em mini!
A fun twist on this recipe is to make these into mini McGriddle bites using a mini muffin pan. These would be delicious as a breakfast side or the perfect munch for a weekend brunch or shower. Everything is cuter in mini!
McGriddle bites ingredients
Gather these 5 simple ingredients, and you'll be ready to go:
- pancake mix
- water
- turkey sausage
- cheddar cheese
- maple syrup
How to make McGriddle bites
Follow these instructions for a very yummy breakfast:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine pancake mix and water in a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine. (Don’t over-mix or the pancake batter won’t rise well!)
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until completely brown.
- Mix the sausage pieces, syrup, and cheese into the batter and stir.
- Pour batter evenly across the 12 spaces of the muffin tin.
- Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes, or until middle is cooked through.
- Enjoy with a side of syrup!
McGriddle bites substitution ideas
If you need to substitute, check out the list below for ideas:
- Pancake Mix: I use a protein pancake mix, but any pancake mix you have on hand will do!
- Turkey sausage: Instead of turkey sausage, you could use pork or chicken sausage.
- Cheddar Cheese: Use your favorite shredded cheese! Cheddar cheese is just the original cheese used on a McDonald's McGriddle.
- Maple Syrup: I use sugar free version, but any kind is okay.
How long do McGriddle bites last in the fridge?
I will store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just heat them up in the microwave the morning you want them!
You can eat these pancake bites hot or cold! They taste great both ways.
How to meal prep this recipe
This is a great recipe to meal prep so you have a quick breakfast ready to go during a busy week. First, make the recipe according to the instructions. After the bites have cooled, place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Additionally, put the bites in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for 30 days. You can warm them up in the microwave from frozen. Simply place a damp paper towel over the bite when microwaving so that the bites don't get too dried out.
What goes well with a McGriddle bite?
Just like any balanced breakfast, a side of fruit would compliment these McGriddle Bites perfectly. You could also add a side of bacon or scrambled eggs to increase the protein of this breakfast.
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McGriddle Bites
Equipment
- muffin tin
- oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix (I use a protein pancake mix)
- 1.5 cups water
- 16 oz turkey sausage cooked
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup maple syrup (I use sugar free version but any kind is okay)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine pancake mix and water. Mix to combine. (Don’t over-mix or the batter won’t rise well!)
- Cook sausage in a skillet until completely brown.
- Mix the sausage pieces, syrup, and cheese into the batter and stir.
- Pour batter evenly across the 12 spaces of the muffin tin.
- Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes, or until middle is cooked through.
- Enjoy with a side of syrup!
Notes
- Nutrition is per bite
Alicia says
Delicious! I used chopped cooked chicken sausage links to speed it up even more, so fast to throw together and kids love them! Thank you...