Juicy breakfast sausages coated in fluffy pancake batter, golden fried on the griddle, and served with maple syrup — the ultimate sweet and savory breakfast treat!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Combines the best of breakfast in one bite — sausage and pancakes.

• Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.

• Perfect for brunch, weekend mornings, or a special breakfast.

• Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 3½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp sugar

Wet Ingredients

• 1¼ cups milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Protein

• 16 breakfast sausage patties

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 16 pieces

Directions

Step 1: Cook Sausages

Cook sausage patties in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare Dry Mixture

In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Step 3: Prepare Wet Mixture

In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla, melted butter, and maple syrup.

Step 4: Combine Batter

Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

Step 5: Dip Sausages

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Dip each sausage patty into the batter to coat.

Step 6: Cook Pancake-Coated Sausages

Cook on the griddle until bubbles form, flip, and cook until golden brown.

Step 7: Serve

Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.

Tips & Variations

• Use your favorite breakfast sausage flavor — spicy or mild.

• For extra fluff, let the batter rest 5–10 minutes before dipping sausages.

• Serve with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar for a brunch twist.

• Can be made ahead and reheated in a toaster oven for quick mornings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen sausage patties?

Yes, cook them thoroughly before dipping in the pancake batter.

Can I make these smaller or larger?

Absolutely — adjust cooking time accordingly. Mini patties make fun bite-sized treats.

Can I prepare the batter ahead?

Batter can be made 30 minutes in advance and kept at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating as it may thicken.

Final Thoughts

Sausage Dipped Pancakes are a fun and indulgent breakfast that combines savory and sweet in every bite. Perfect for family brunches or special mornings, these treats are sure to be a hit!