1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it with butter or cooking spray to ensure your bites don’t stick.
2. In a bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, maple syrup, and egg. Whisk the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter.
3. Distribute the chopped sausage links and crumbled bacon evenly into the bottoms of the muffin tin cups.
4. Gently pour the pancake batter over the sausage and bacon, filling each muffin cup about halfway. The mix will rise, so be sure not to overfill.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each filled muffin cup, giving a nice cheesy crown to your McGriddle Bites.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges become golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a bite comes out clean.
7. Allow the McGriddle Bites to cool slightly before gently removing them from the muffin tin with the help of a butter knife or spatula.
8. Serve warm with a side of maple syrup for guests to drizzle to their liking.
Variations & Tips:
– Feel free to swap out the meats for alternatives like ham or turkey sausage to cater to different dietary preferences or to experiment with flavor.
– For a vegetarian take, omit the meat and add vegetables such as diced bell peppers or spinach.
– To ensure the McGriddle Bites are extra fluffy, let the batter sit for a few minutes after mixing to allow the leavening agents in the pancake mix to activate.
– These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick breakfast throughout the week. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
– Want to make them a bit more indulgent? Mix in a small spoonful of vanilla extract into the batter for an added layer of flavor.
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