Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Easy Sausage Pancake Bites – Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. After making these many times, I discovered the trick to getting them perfectly golden every time. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Baked Potato Soup and Mushroom Tacos That Taste Like Heaven.

What You'll Need for Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 2 cups pancake mix
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic powder (optional)
• Optional: Maple syrup
• Optional: Honey
• Optional: Hot sauce
• Optional: Lemon wedges

How to Make Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix, eggs, milk, oil, salt, and pepper. If using, add garlic powder.
3. Step 3: Stir in the cooked sausage until evenly distributed.
4. Step 4: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil.
5. Step 5: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop batter onto skillet to form small pancakes. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.

Storing & Reheating Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover pancake bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked pancake bites for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, about 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful as they may become soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some diced jalapeños to the batter.
• Best substitution: If you don't have pancake mix, you can use a box of biscuit mix instead.
• Make-ahead: You can cook the sausage ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancake bites are burning on the outside but still doughy on the inside, try reducing the heat and cooking them a little longer on each side.

Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

12 pancake bites

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Diet

Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 2 cups pancake mix
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp oil

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic powder (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Maple syrup
• Honey
• Hot sauce
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix, eggs, milk, oil, salt, and pepper. If using, add garlic powder.
3. Step 3: Stir in the cooked sausage until evenly distributed.
4. Step 4: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil.
5. Step 5: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop batter onto skillet to form small pancakes. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some diced jalapeños to the batter.
• Best substitution: If you don't have pancake mix, you can use a box of biscuit mix instead.
• Make-ahead: You can cook the sausage ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancake bites are burning on the outside but still doughy on the inside, try reducing the heat and cooking them a little longer on each side.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover pancake bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked pancake bites for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, about 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful as they may become soggy.
• Make ahead: You can make the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!