Maple Bacon Pancake Bites

Maple Bacon Pancake Bites

Breakfast meets appetizer in these sweet-savory, bite-sized delights—perfect for brunch or game day!

🥓 Ingredients (Makes 24 bites)

• 1 cup pancake mix (or homemade batter)

• ½ cup milk

• 1 egg

• 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy & chopped

• 3 tbsp maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling

• ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)

• Nonstick spray or butter for greasing

🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Batter

1. Whisk together pancake mix, milk, egg, maple syrup, and cinnamon until smooth.

2. Fold in chopped bacon (reserve some for topping).

2. Bake the Bites

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.

2. Fill each cup ¾ full with batter. Sprinkle reserved bacon on top.

3. Bake 10-12 mins until golden and puffed.

3. Serve

• Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve immediately.

💡 Tips & Variations

✔ Make ahead: Freeze baked bites, then reheat in oven or air fryer.
✔ Extra decadent: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar to the batter.
✔ Dip them! Serve with syrup, whipped cream, or spicy aioli.

Sweet, smoky, and irresistibly poppable—breakfast just got fun! 🥞🔥

(Note: For fluffier bites, let batter rest 5 mins before baking.)