Sausage Pancake Bites: The Perfect Sweet & Savory Breakfast Treat
These bite-sized delights combine fluffy pancake coating, savory sausage, and a rich maple dip for a perfect sweet-and-savory treat. Ideal for brunch, appetizers, or on-the-go snacks!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
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Pancake Sausage Bites
- 8 raw breakfast sausage patties (or 12 oz raw ground sausage)
- 1½ cups Bisquick
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 5 oz milk
- Canola oil (for frying, about 2 cups)
Maple Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
1. Prepare Sausage Balls
- Crumble raw sausage patties into a bowl. Roll into 18 small balls (1-inch diameter).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage balls for 8–10 minutes, turning often, until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
2. Make Batter
- In a bowl, whisk Bisquick, sugar, and cinnamon. Add vanilla, egg, and milk; mix until smooth.
3. Coat & Fry
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
- Spear each sausage ball with a toothpick, dip into batter to coat fully, and carefully lower into oil. Fry in batches for 1–1½ minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
4. Maple Dipping Sauce
- Microwave syrup and butter for 45 seconds. Stir until melted, then mix in cream.
- (Alternatively, heat in a saucepan over low heat for 2–3 minutes.)
Notes
- Nutrition excludes dipping sauce (adds ~35 kcal per serving).
- Shortcut: Use pre-cooked sausage; heat balls in skillet for 3–4 minutes.
- Storage: Keep bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer for 3 mins.
Nutrition
- Calories: 116 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 3g