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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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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
  

  • 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.

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.

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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