Sausage Pancake Muffins 

These Sausage Pancake Muffins offer a delightful combination of savory sausage and fluffy pancake batter, baked into convenient muffin-sized portions. They're perfect for busy mornings, meal prepping, or as a hearty snack. The slight sweetness from the pancake mix complements the savory sausage, creating a balanced flavor profile. Additionally, these muffins freeze well, making them an excellent option for make-ahead breakfasts.

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
  
  

• 2 cups pancake mix
  
  

• 1¼ cups water
  
  

• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  
  

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  
  

• ¼ cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
  
  

• 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray or line them with paper liners.
   
   

2. Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels to cool slightly
   
   

3. Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, stir together the pancake mix and water until smooth. Add the cooked sausage, shredded cheese, chopped chives, and maple syrup. Fold the mixture until well combined.
   
   

4. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
   
   

5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
   
   

6. Finish: Brush the tops with melted butter, if desired. Serve warm with additional maple syrup for dipping.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Per Muffin)

• Calories: 102 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 5g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 8g
  
  

• Fat: 6g
  
  

• Fiber: 0g
  
  

• Sodium: 230mg