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A delicious pile of golden-brown Copycat McGriddle Bites, speckled with sausage and melted cheese, on a white plate.

Copycat McGriddle Bites: Easy Homemade Breakfast

These easy homemade McGriddle bites feature savory breakfast sausage, fluffy pancake batter, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of maple syrup, baked into convenient mini muffins. Perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup maple syrup

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mini muffin pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, then drain the grease thoroughly and set the sausage aside.
  2. Combine pancake mix with water according to package directions, then stir in the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and maple syrup.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased mini muffin pan and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes.

Notes

These instructions yield 48 mini pancake muffins, great for dipping in extra maple syrup. Enjoy this quick and satisfying breakfast!