Description
Delight in these Easy Breakfast Pancake & Beef Sausage Skewers Bites, a fun and flavorful breakfast treat perfect for gatherings or a family-friendly brunch. Mini fluffy pancakes alternate with savory beef breakfast sausage pieces on skewers, accented with fresh berries and served alongside warm maple syrup for dipping.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter
Sausage
- 8 beef breakfast sausage links (pre-cooked or raw)
Additional Ingredients
- Pure maple syrup, for serving
- Small fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries), optional
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Small wooden skewers (cocktail-sized, 4-6 inches long)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Sausage: If using pre-cooked beef breakfast sausage links, reheat them in a microwave for 30-60 seconds or sauté in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. If using raw beef sausage links, cook thoroughly according to package instructions until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Let the sausages cool slightly, then slice them into bite-sized pieces, roughly ½ to ¾ inch thick.
- Make Your Mini Pancakes: Prepare pancake batter according to package directions or your favorite from-scratch recipe. Heat a non-stick griddle or large frying pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease it. Use a tablespoon measure or small cookie scoop to drop about 1-1½ tablespoons of batter for each pancake, creating pancakes about 2-3 inches in diameter. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Keep cooked pancakes warm while cooking the rest.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread a mini pancake onto a skewer, followed by a piece of sausage, another mini pancake, another piece of sausage, and finally, a third mini pancake. Optionally, add small pieces of fruit between the pancake and sausage pieces for extra flavor and color.
- Serve Immediately: Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter and serve with a small bowl of warm maple syrup on the side for dipping. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked sausage to reduce cooking time.
- Mini pancakes can be made ahead and kept warm in a low oven (around 200°F) if preparing for a crowd.
- Substitute fruits based on seasonality or preference; strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries all work beautifully.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour blend in the pancake batter.
- Be careful not to overcook pancakes to keep them tender and fluffy.
