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Ultimate Copycat McGriddle Bites: Easy Freezer Meal Breakfast for Busy Mornings

A stack of golden-brown McGriddle bites filled with sausage and melted cheddar cheese, one cut in half showing the filling.
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Make copycat McGriddle Bites at home. These mini, sweet and savory pancake bites filled with sausage and cheese are perfect for quick breakfasts, meal prep, or freezer storage.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon maple-flavored syrup (or 1 teaspoon maple extract mixed into the batter)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 package (about 12) pre-cooked breakfast sausage patties, sized to fit the bites
  • 6 slices American cheese, cut into quarters

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and maple-flavored syrup (or extract).
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  5. Pour small circles of batter onto the hot griddle, about 2-3 inches wide.
  6. Immediately place one small sausage patty onto the center of each batter circle.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  8. Flip the bites carefully. Immediately place one quarter-slice of cheese on top of the sausage on each bite.
  9. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancake is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  10. Remove from the griddle. Repeat with the remaining batter, sausage, and cheese.
  11. Serve warm with extra maple syrup, or cool completely before freezing for later use.

Notes

  • For a stronger maple flavor in the pancake, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with pure maple syrup.
  • You can use turkey sausage or bacon instead of pork sausage for variation.
  • To freeze, place cooled bites in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Reheat from frozen in the microwave or oven.

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