Healthier McGriddle Bites

These copycat healthier McGriddle bites are delicious, perfect for meal prep and a crowd pleaser! They are not only extremely easy to make, but they are perfect for the whole family and especially great to bring to a potluck!

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Ingredients

• Cooked Turkey Sausage Seasoned with Salt & Pepper, To Taste: You can substitute for Pork sausage or Maple Pork Sausage, but your healthiest option is the turkey sausage!
• Milk of Choice: I used low-fat cow's milk but you can use your favorite.
• Maple Syrup: This will go in the batter and on top afterwards.  
• Kodiak Buttermilk Pancake Mix: this mix is higher in protein and absolutely delicious. You can substitute for another pancake mix if needed, however.
• Mild Cheddar Cheese: Choose low-fat for a healthier option.

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and set your rack to the middle position.
2. Cook your sausage on a large skillet on medium high heat for about 7-8 minutes or until the sausage is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Use a meat masher if needed to break apart the meat and don't forget to season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Add your cooked sausage, milk of choice, maple syrup, Kodiac buttermilk pancake mix and cheddar cheese to a medium bowl. Mix using a whisk or a rubber spatula until everything is combined and there are no dry spots of pancake mix.
4. Portion your batter out into muffins or mini muffins (depending on the size you desire). I did a little bit of both and I used a medium cookie scoop and a small cookie scoop to portion out the batter.
5. Bake for 19-23 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Hint: This recipe will make either 18 normal sized muffins or 48 smaller bite-sized muffins.

Substitutions

• Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free kodiac pancake mix to make this recipe gluten-free.

This recipe is toddler and kid friendly!

Equipment

All you need to make these McGriddle Bites is a

• 2- 12 Cup Muffin Baking Pans or 2- 24 Cup Bite Sized Muffin Baking Molds I placed my baking molds onto an XL baking sheet for easy transport.
• Whisk
• Medium Mixing Bowl
• Silicone Muffin Liners
• Oven
• Large Skillet
• Meat Masher

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Storage

Store leftover McGriddle Bites in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying!

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McGriddle Bites

These copycat healthier McGriddle bites are delicious, perfect for meal prep and a crowd pleaser! They are not only extremely easy to make, but they are perfect for the whole family and especially great to bring to a potluck!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Potluck

Cuisine American

Servings 18 Large Muffins

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

• 2 12 Cup Muffin Baking Pans or 24 Cup Bite Sized Muffin Baking Molds
• 1 Whisk
• 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
• 12-24 Silicone Muffin Liners
• 1 Oven
• 1 Large Skillet
• 1 Meat Masher

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Pound Cooked Turkey Sausage seasoned with salt and pepper, to taste You can substitute for Pork sausage or Maple Pork Sausage but turkey sausage is the healthiest
• 1.5 Cups Milk of Choice I used low-fat cow's milk but you can use your favorite.
• ¼ Cup Maple Syrup + more for topping
• 2 Cups Kodiak Buttermilk Pancake Mix This mix is higher in protein and absolutely delicious. You can substitute for another pancake mix if needed, however.
• 1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese Choose low-fat for a healthier option.

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 F and set your rack to the middle position.
• Cook your sausage on a large skillet on medium high heat for about 7-8 minutes or until the sausage is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Use a meat masher if needed to break apart the meat and don't forget to season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add your cooked sausage, milk of choice, maple syrup, Kodiac buttermilk pancake mix and cheddar cheese to a medium bowl. Mix using a whisk or a rubber spatula until everything is combined and there are no dry spots of pancake mix.
• Portion your batter out into muffins or mini muffins (depending on the size you desire). I did a little bit of both and I used a medium cookie scoop and a small cookie scoop to portion out the batter.
• Bake for 19-23 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Hint: This recipe will make either 18 normal sized muffins or 48 smaller bite-sized muffins.

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Notes

This recipe also can make 48 Mini Pancake Bites. 

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword McGriddle Bites, Sausage Bites

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FOOD SAFETY

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.