Sausage Dipped Pancakes

Sausage Dipped Pancakes 🥞🍳

Sweet, savory, and ultra-indulgent! Fluffy pancake stacks with crispy sausage and melted cheese—perfect for brunch or a hearty breakfast.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

• 2 cups pancake mix (+ ingredients listed on box, usually water & egg)

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for batter)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional, savory boost)

• Butter or oil (for cooking)

For Serving (Optional)

• Extra maple syrup

• Fried eggs

• Hot sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage

   • Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess grease.

   • Stir in cheese while warm and set aside.

2. Make the Pancake Batter

   • Prepare pancake mix as directed (usually mix + water + egg).

   • For extra flavor, add 1 tbsp maple syrup (sweet) or garlic powder (savory).

3. Assemble & Cook

   • Heat a griddle or pan over medium-low. Lightly grease with butter/oil.

   • Pour ¼ cup pancake batter onto the griddle. Immediately press 1 tbsp sausage-cheese mix into the center.

   • Cover with another ¼ cup batter to encase the sausage.

   • Cook until bubbles form (2-3 mins), flip, and cook until golden.

4. Serve

   • Stack pancakes and drizzle with maple syrup or top with a fried egg.

Tips & Variations

🔥 Spicy Kick – Use hot sausage or add cayenne to the batter.
🧀 Extra Cheesy – Sprinkle extra cheese on top while cooking.
🍯 Sweet-Savory Balance – Serve with syrup and hot sauce.
⏳ Meal Prep – Freeze cooked pancakes & reheat in a toaster.

Breakfast just got a major upgrade! Let me know if you want adjustments. 😋