Description
A delightful twist on classic pancakes, these muffins combine fluffy pancake batter with savory sausage and cheese, making them perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Mix the pancake mix, milk, and egg in a large bowl until just combined.
- Add the crumbled sausage and shredded cheese, folding them gently into the batter.
- Sweeten it up by stirring in the maple syrup, if desired.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy them warm, with fresh fruit or syrup for dipping.
Notes
Customize your muffins by swapping in different proteins or adding spices. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage. Muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pancake muffins, easy breakfast, meal prep, family-friendly, savory muffins