What ingredients do you need for McGriddle Bites?

You need 6 ingredients: 1 lb Jimmy Dean regular pork breakfast sausage, 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix (just-add-water, not Bisquick), ¾ cup water, 3 tbsp real maple syrup, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (block, grated yourself), Nonstick cooking spray.

Breakfast

McGriddle Bites

Name: McGriddle Bites
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Jimmy Dean regular pork breakfast sausage; 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix (just-add-water, not Bisquick); ¾ cup water; 3 tbsp real maple syrup; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (block, grated yourself); Nonstick cooking spray

All the sweet-savory magic of a McDonald’s McGriddle — sausage, cheddar, and maple syrup baked into poppable mini muffins. Make-ahead, freezer-friendly, and gone in seconds.

Time: 25 minutes

Temp: 400°F

Ingredients

1 lb Jimmy Dean regular pork breakfast sausage
2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix (just-add-water, not Bisquick)
¾ cup water
3 tbsp real maple syrup
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (block, grated yourself)
Nonstick cooking spray

Cook the Sausage

Brown 1 lb Jimmy Dean regular pork breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside to cool slightly.

Make the Batter

Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter or spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix (or any ‘just add water’ mix — not Bisquick), ¾ cup water, and 3 tbsp real maple syrup. Stir until just combined — don’t overmix or the muffins will be tough. A few lumps are fine.

Add the Good Stuff

Fold in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (block cheese grated yourself melts better than pre-shredded) and the cooked sausage crumbles. Stir until evenly combined.

Bake

Spoon batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.

Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30–40 seconds. Freezer: Cool completely, then freeze in a zip-lock bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen for 1–1½ minutes in the microwave, covering with a damp paper towel to keep moist.