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Sausage Pancake Mini Muffins

Sausage Pancake Mini Muffins
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Sausage Pancake Mini Muffins are a fun, delicious, and easy-to-make breakfast treat that combines savory sausage with fluffy pancake batter. Perfectly bite-sized, they’re ideal for family brunches, quick snacks, or crowd-pleasing appetizers. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, these muffins offer a balanced blend of flavors and a kid-friendly finger food option.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pancake mix (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Oil (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder (if not included in pancake mix)

Sausage

  • 1/2 pound Breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)

Optional Ingredients

  • Maple syrup (for serving or adding to batter, optional)
  • Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • Diced jalapeños or pinch of cayenne (optional for spice)
  • Finely chopped bell peppers or spinach (optional for veggies)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sausage: Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, egg, melted butter or oil, and baking powder if needed. Stir just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  3. Add Sausage to Batter: Gently fold the cooked sausage crumbles into the pancake batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking the texture.
  4. Fill the Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and fill each cup about three-quarters full with the batter. This allows room for the muffins to rise and ensures the perfect mini size.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool slightly before removing from the pan.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
  • Fully cook the sausage beforehand to prevent raw spots inside the muffins.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion batter evenly for uniform baking.
  • Use mini muffin pans to maintain bite-sized portions and quick, even cooking.
  • Serve the muffins warm for the best flavor; they reheat well too.

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Keywords: sausage pancake muffins, mini breakfast muffins, savory breakfast bites, bite-sized pancakes with sausage, quick breakfast muffins

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