Description
These Savory Breakfast McGriddle Bites offer a delightful twist on the classic breakfast sandwich, combining fluffy, cheesy mini muffins packed with breakfast sausage and fresh chives. Baked to golden perfection, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast snack or brunch treat, especially when paired with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
Optional
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prevent the bites from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in the buttermilk and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Form Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix which can toughen the batter.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped chives evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps prevent sogginess.
- Serve: Serve the McGriddle Bites warm, optionally accompanied by maple syrup for dipping to add a sweet contrast to the savory flavors.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bites tender and fluffy.
- Ensure sausage is fully cooked and crumbled before mixing into batter.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with cooked diced mushrooms or a plant-based sausage alternative.
- Mini muffin tins produce bite-size portions perfect for snacking or serving at parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
