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Pancake Sausage Balls
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Pancake Sausage Balls

These Pancake Sausage Balls combine savory breakfast sausage, fluffy pancake mix, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of maple syrup into delicious bite-sized breakfast treats. Perfect for brunch, holiday mornings, meal prep, or an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast appetizer, breakfast sausage balls, brunch recipe, easy breakfast recipe, freezer breakfast, pancake bites, pancake sausage balls, sausage pancake bites
Servings: 24
Calories: 295kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage mild or spicy
  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Cooked crumbled bacon
  • Hot honey for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Add the breakfast sausage, pancake mix, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined and a thick, cohesive mixture forms.
  • Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop or your hands to roll the mixture into 24 evenly sized balls (about 1½ inches each).
  • Arrange the sausage balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the sausage balls cool for 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, hot honey, honey butter, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
  • If the mixture feels dry, add an extra tablespoon or two of milk.
  • Use spicy breakfast sausage for extra flavor.
  • Roll all sausage balls the same size for even baking.
  • Do not overmix the ingredients to keep the texture tender.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 295 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Potassium: 180 mg
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Vitamin A: 320 IU
  • Vitamin C: 1 mg
  • Calcium: 180 mg
  • Iron: 1.4 mg