Pancake Bites With Sausage

Wondering what to make for breakfast? These Pancake Bites with Sausage combine the best of fluffy buttermilk pancakes with delicious breakfast sausage. The result? Poppable bites that you can eat on the go, or enjoy as a part of a leisurely breakfast.

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These adorable Pancake Bites with Sausage are going to change up your breakfast game! Not only are they freezer-friendly so you can just heat some and go, but you can meal prep them on the weekend and give the kids a hearty homemade breakfast without any fuss.

They’re not just for kids! These tasty bites are great for adults, too, and I love serving them for brunch along with a selection of other tasty eats. They’re so good, and you can get everything ready ahead of time so that all you have to do is bake and eat.

Ingredients

• Breakfast sausage links – Cook and cool slightly before cutting so they hold their shape when baked.
• All-purpose flour – Measure carefully; too much will make the bites dense.
• Sugar – White granulated sugar; small lumps are fine and will dissolve during mixing.
• Baking powder – Make sure it’s not expired so the batter rises properly.
• Baking soda – Don’t overmeasure; it can leave a bitter taste if heavy-handed.
• Salt – I cook with kosher salt.
• Buttermilk – Full-fat buttermilk gives the best tender texture; shake well before using.
• Eggs – Large or extra-large eggs both work in this batter.
• Butter – Salted butter; melt it and let it cool slightly so it doesn’t scramble the eggs.
• Vanilla extract – I bake almost exclusively with artificial vanilla extract, but use what you’re comfortable with.

You’ll also need

• A mini muffin tin
• Nonstick cooking spray

How To Make The Best Pancake Sausage Bites

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Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F.

Cook the sausage according to the package directions, then set it aside to cool slightly before handling.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Some small lumps in the batter are perfectly fine.

Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

Cut each sausage link into thirds and place one piece into the bottom of each muffin cup.

Fill each muffin cup with pancake batter, covering the sausage pieces. Continue until all of the cups are filled.

Bake at 400°F for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pancake bites are puffed and cooked through. Test with a toothpick if needed to ensure there is no raw batter remaining.

Remove the pancake sausage bites from the muffin tin and serve warm with syrup. Enjoy!

Chef Jenn’s Tips

• You can cook and cut the sausage ahead of time and just keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and bake the pancake bites.
• You can make the pancake batter ahead of time, too. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and bake. You may need to add an extra minute of cooking time if the batter is very cold.
• Switch things up! Try these bites with ham or bacon in the bottom instead of sausage.

Make It A Meal

Wondering what to serve with Pancake Bites with Sausage? I love these tasty bites with some fruit or a fruit salad. Or, you could make them a part of a larger brunch with tasty picks like Bacon, Cheddar, Green Onion Scones, Bacon Turnovers, or even Granola.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze them! To freeze these bites, freeze them on a baking sheet and then, when frozen, pop them into a zipper-top bag and freeze them for up to a month. Just take out what you need and warm them in the microwave for an easy breakfast.