Sausage and Cheese Pancake Bites

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the breakfast sausage until browned. Drain any excess grease.

In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, egg, and milk. Whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Stir in the maple syrup, shredded cheddar cheese, and the cooked, crumbled sausage. Mix until everything is evenly distributed in the batter.

Grease two 24-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray. Using a small scoop or spoon, fill each cup about three-quarters full with the batter.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the bites cool for a few minutes in the tin before removing. Serve warm with additional maple syrup for dipping.