A fun and easy breakfast idea using just pancake mix, sausage meat, shredded cheese, and milk.
These delicious breakfast sausage bites will impress even your pickiest eaters!
“What am I going to make for breakfast” she says for the 10,000th time. It always seems to be the same. Cereal, oatmeal, toast, repeat. Does this sound familiar? If so, I have the perfect breakfast recipe that will get you out of your breakfast food rut. It’s the most delicious combo of savory sausage and sweet pancakes. This creative breakfast will soon be your family’s favorite Sunday brunch!
Are you ready to get started? You probably already have most of the ingredients at home including pancake mix, breakfast sausage meat, milk, and some shredded cheese. It takes only 5 minuets to prep this easy recipe and 20 minutes to bake the sausage balls. So in less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a happy family with full bellies.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups pancake mix
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I used cheddar)
- 1/4 cup milk
- Plus some syrup or jelly for dipping
How To Make Pancake Sausage Balls
- Add the pancake mix, uncooked breakfast sausage, shredded cheese, and milk into a mixing bowl.
- Use a stand mixer to mix all the ingredient together for about 1 minute. If you don’t have a stand mixer you can use a spoon or your hands, just make sure all the ingredients are mixed evenly.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to make little sausage balls and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. I put about a 1 inch space between all of the sausage balls.
- Preheat oven to 350° F and bake the pancake balls for 20 -25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve with syrup or jelly for dipping!
This really is the best family friendly breakfast! It’s so simple to make and everyone always gobbles them up. I like to make a double or triple batch and freeze the leftovers. This way I always have a few to pop in the microwave on a busy weekday morning.
Are you having a slumber party, overnight guests, or breakfast themed shindig? Well this easy breakfast recipe is the perfect thing to make! Who doesn’t love dipping handheld food into syrup?! Your guest will be blown away at how yummy these pancake sausage bites are. You can even prep the ingredients the night before, scoop the sausage balls onto your baking sheet, and cover with plastic wrap until you’re ready to bake in the morning.
Pancake Sausage Balls
Ingredients
- 2½ cups pancake mix (any brand will work)
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (uncooked)
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- syrup for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the dry pancake mix, uncooked sausage, shredded cheese, and milk into a mixing bowl.
- Mix all ingredients using a stand mixer, spoon, or your hands until mixed evenly.
- Using a cookie dough scoop or spoon, form small balls and place them about an inch apart on your prepared baking sheet. I made 28 total.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with syrup and ENJOY!
Notes
- The pancake mix will be used DRY, no need to make the batter.
- Double the recipe and store uneaten pancake sausage bites in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave for 30 second intervals until warm.
- I like to use a block of cheddar cheese and shred it myself. It tastes so much better than pre-shredded cheese and holds together better when baking.
- If you don't have parchment paper for your baking sheet, make sure to grease the baking sheet with cooking spray before using.
- If you like this creative breakfast idea, your family is going to love these Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket! They are also the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
