Description
Easy Pancake Sausage Balls are a quick breakfast idea that turns simple ingredients into warm, cheesy, savory bites everyone loves. This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast ideas, brunch spreads, meal prep, and even a fun breakfast-for-dinner option when you want satisfying food ideas without a lot of work.
Ingredients
2 cups pancake mix
1 pound breakfast sausage
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the pancake mix, breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, maple syrup, black pepper, and garlic powder to a large bowl.
3. Mix until everything is fully combined and the mixture holds together when pressed.
4. Roll the mixture into evenly sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
6. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Do not overpack the sausage balls when rolling them, or they can turn out dense instead of tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sausage balls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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