Description
Mini pancake sausage bites are a fun and easy breakfast made by dipping cooked sausage pieces in pancake batter and frying them until golden brown.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 12 oz breakfast sausage links (e.g., Johnsonville or preferred brand)
- 1.5 to 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then cut each link into three pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be lumpy.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F).
- Dip each sausage piece into the batter to coat completely, then carefully place into the hot oil.
- Fry a few at a time until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps help create fluffier bites.
- Only fry a few pieces at a time to maintain oil temperature.
- Make sure sausage is fully cooked before battering; frying is just to cook the batter.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 406mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 38mg