Description
Delicious bite-sized pancakes filled with crispy bacon and melted cheese, drizzled with maple syrup for a perfect blend of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pancake mix (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 4 slices bacon or 2 sausage patties
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the pancake batter by mixing pancake mix, maple syrup, and eggs in a bowl until just combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a small amount of butter.
- Pour dollops of batter (1-2 inches in diameter) into the skillet to form mini pancakes.
- Cook pancakes until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Place a small piece of cooked bacon or sausage and a pinch of cheese on each pancake immediately after flipping.
- Stack the McGriddle Bites on a platter and serve warm, drizzling with additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For substitutions, use gluten-free pancake mix or replace eggs with a flaxseed meal mixture for a vegan version. Be patient while cooking for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: breakfast, pancakes, McGriddle, brunch, family recipe