Pancake Sausage Bens
Fluffy pancakes wrapped around juicy breakfast sausage with a hint of maple, perfect for brunch gatherings. These bites are easy to eat and big on flavor, making them a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
For the pancake batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Alternatively use gluten-free flour if desired
- 1 tbsp sugar For sweetness
- 1 tbsp baking powder For leavening
- 1 cup milk Use dairy-free milk if needed
- 1 large egg Can be substituted with an egg replacement
- 1 tbsp melted butter For added richness
For the sausage
- 12 oz breakfast sausage links Cooked and caramelized before adding to batter
For serving options
- to taste maple syrup For drizzling
- to taste butter For topping
- to taste flaky salt For finishing touch
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the sausage links in a skillet until fully cooked and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
Cooking
- Preheat a nonstick skillet on medium-low heat.
- Dip or roll each sausage link into the pancake batter, ensuring it's well coated.
- Place the coated sausage links in the hot skillet and let cook until light golden, flipping to ensure even cooking.
- Repeat with remaining sausage links and batter until done.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding cinnamon or chocolate chips to the batter. Use a mix of butter and neutral oil for cooking for better flavor.