Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups pancake mix (prepared according to package directions)
Instructions:
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in cheese until melted and well combined with the sausage.
- Prepare pancake batter as directed on the box.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour a small circle of pancake batter, then add a spoonful of the sausage mixture in the center.
- Cover with more pancake batter to seal the sausage inside.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup for that sweet & savory win.
Tips & Variations:
- Swap sausage for crispy bacon crumbles.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick .
- Try it with honey butter instead of syrup for a richer flavor.