Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Easy Sausage Pancake Bites — crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and ready in just 20 minutes. After making these dozens of times, I discovered the trick to perfectly crispy bites is to cook them low and slow. These are better than takeout and perfect for a quick breakfast or appetizer. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Crispy Greek Chicken Bowl.

What You'll Need for Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt

How to Make Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Cook breakfast sausage in a pan over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Step 3: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in milk and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
4. Step 4: Add cooked sausage to the batter and stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Drop batter by the spoonful onto the skillet, flattening each scoop slightly.
6. Step 6: Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve with chopped green onions and sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Storing & Reheating Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the breakfast sausage for cooked bacon or ham.
• Make-ahead: You can make the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancakes are sticking to the pan, try adding a little bit more oil or cooking spray.

Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook breakfast sausage in a pan over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Step 3: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in milk and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
4. Step 4: Add cooked sausage to the batter and stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Drop batter by the spoonful onto the skillet, flattening each scoop slightly.
6. Step 6: Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve with chopped green onions and sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the breakfast sausage for cooked bacon or ham.
• Make-ahead: You can make the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancakes are sticking to the pan, try adding a little bit more oil or cooking spray.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
• Make ahead: You can make the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 16g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!