Description
These Protein McGriddle Muffins are a savory and sweet breakfast treat combining ground sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of maple syrup folded into a fluffy Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes batter. Baked to golden perfection in muffin form, they offer a portable, protein-packed morning meal with the comforting flavors of a classic McGriddle.
Ingredients
Sausage Mixture
- ½ lb ground breakfast sausage (not in casing)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
Batter
- 1 ¼ cups Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes mix (spooned and leveled)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease it lightly and set aside.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until it is no longer pink and slightly browned and caramelized. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup thoroughly.
- Cool Sausage: Transfer the cooked sausage mixture to a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature, approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine Batter: Once the sausage mixture has cooled, add the Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes mix, eggs, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and milk to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients into a uniform batter.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan using approximately a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop or a spoon. Fill each muffin cup evenly without spilling.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops of the muffins are set and lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure the sausage mixture is cooled before adding the batter ingredients to prevent the eggs from cooking prematurely.
- Use syrup sparingly or substitute with sugar-free maple syrup if preferred for lower sugar content.
- If Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes mix is unavailable, substitute with a high-protein pancake mix for similar results.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat well in the microwave.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cheddar cheese and milk with dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
