Delicious Sausage Pancakes: The Ultimate Easy Breakfast or Brunch Recipe
Sausage Pancakes – Elevate your breakfast experience by combining the savory goodness of sausage with the fluffy delight of pancakes! This super easy recipe ensures you get a perfect bite of sausage and pancake every single time, making mornings more exciting and meals more satisfying.
What does your ideal breakfast look like? For many, the morning meal is a cherished ritual, a moment to savor before the day truly begins. While some prefer a hearty, savory start with eggs and bacon, others gravitate towards the sweet side, dreaming of syrupy pancakes or waffles. I often find myself leaning towards the latter, not being the biggest fan of eggs, but present me with a towering stack of golden pancakes, a generous side of savory sausage, and perhaps some crispy hash browns, and you’ll find one happy person!
These delightful sausage pancakes offer a brilliant compromise and an incredibly fun twist on traditional breakfast fare. Imagine biting into a light, fluffy pancake, only to discover a perfectly cooked, savory sausage patty nestled right inside! It’s an ingenious concept that eliminates the need to eat your breakfast components separately, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures in every mouthful. This recipe is not only incredibly easy to prepare, but it’s also guaranteed to be a huge hit with everyone at your table, from picky eaters to gourmet enthusiasts.
Crafting Your Perfect Sausage Pancakes
The journey to these incredible sausage pancakes begins with a foundational buttermilk pancake batter. This is where you can truly make the recipe your own! Feel free to use your trusted, tried-and-true homemade pancake recipe that always yields perfect results. Alternatively, for those busier mornings or when you simply want to simplify the process, a high-quality box mix works wonderfully here too. The beauty of this recipe lies in its flexibility; whether you follow our specific pancake batter recipe or opt for what works best for you, rest assured, there’s no judgment, only deliciousness!
When it comes to the sausage component, I highly recommend using sausage patties. Their flat, round shape makes them ideal for dipping and encapsulating within the pancake batter, ensuring a neat and even coating. This results in a beautifully integrated sausage pancake where the patty is fully encased. However, if all you have on hand are sausage links, don’t despair! You can absolutely make them work. It might just be a bit trickier to get the batter to completely wrap around the elongated shape, but with a little patience, you’ll still achieve a delicious result. Simply ensure your links are cut to a manageable size if they are very long, or try to flatten them slightly if possible before dipping.
These savory-sweet pancakes are more than just a morning meal; they are an excellent “breakfast for dinner” idea! They are incredibly hearty, packed with flavor, and thanks to a delicious sausage patty tucked into each pancake, they are wonderfully filling. Imagine serving these on a chilly evening, drizzled with warm maple syrup, offering a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will adore. They’re a fantastic way to shake up your dinner routine and bring a little breakfast joy to any time of day!
Expert Tips for Perfect Sausage Pancakes
Achieving the perfect sausage pancake is simple, but a few key tips can elevate your results from good to absolutely outstanding. Pay attention to these details to ensure your pancakes are fluffy, your sausage is cooked perfectly, and your overall experience is delightful:
- Achieve the Right Batter Consistency: This is crucial. You want your pancake batter to be on the thicker side, not too runny. A thick batter ensures it clings effectively to the sausage patty, creating a uniform coating. If the batter is too thin, it will spread out excessively when it hits the hot pan, leaving your sausage exposed or making it difficult to form a cohesive pancake around it. If your batter seems too thin, try adding a tablespoon or two of extra flour until it reaches a consistency that can coat the sausage without dripping off too quickly.
- Always Pre-Cook Your Sausage: Before you even think about dipping that sausage into the batter, ensure it is fully cooked according to the package directions. This is a non-negotiable step for food safety and flavor. Pancakes cook relatively quickly, typically only a few minutes per side. This short cooking time is insufficient to thoroughly cook raw sausage or even properly heat up frozen sausage. Cooking your sausage beforehand guarantees it’s safe to eat and perfectly tender when combined with the pancake.
- Resist the Urge to Fiddle: Once your batter-coated sausage is in the hot pan or griddle, try your best to leave it alone. Constant poking, prodding, or moving the pancakes around can interfere with their rise and prevent them from cooking evenly and developing a beautiful golden crust. You can peek after a couple of minutes to check for readiness to flip, but otherwise, let them do their thing.
- Never Press Down on Pancakes: This is a common mistake many home cooks make. After flipping pancakes, there’s a tendency to press down on them with a spatula. Please resist this urge! Pressing down on your pancakes forces out the air bubbles that are crucial for their light and fluffy texture. It results in dense, flat pancakes that are far less enjoyable. Let them rise naturally and cook undisturbed to achieve that airy, tender interior everyone loves.
- Maintain Consistent Griddle Temperature: A consistent medium-high heat is ideal. If your griddle is too hot, the outside of the pancake will burn before the inside cooks through, and the sausage won’t heat up properly within the pancake. If it’s too cool, the pancakes will take too long to cook, absorb too much oil, and won’t achieve that lovely golden-brown exterior. Test with a small drop of water; it should sizzle and evaporate within a second or two.
- Don’t Overmix the Batter: When combining your wet and dry ingredients, mix just until they are combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine! Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, leading to tough, chewy pancakes rather than light and tender ones.
How To Masterfully Prepare Sausage Pancakes
Creating these delightful sausage pancakes is a straightforward process, but following these steps will ensure a smooth and delicious outcome every time:
- Prepare Your Pancake Batter: Begin by mixing up your chosen pancake batter. Whether you’re using a homemade recipe (like the one provided below) or a convenient box mix, pay close attention to the consistency. As mentioned in our tips, it should be a little on the thicker side to properly coat the sausage. If using a mix, you might need slightly less liquid than directed or a touch more flour to achieve this.
- Cook the Sausage Patties Thoroughly: Next, cook your sausage patties (or links) according to the package instructions. This step is vital! Ensure they are fully cooked through and are not frozen when you begin the pancake assembly. You want them warm and ready to go into the batter.
- Dip and Coat the Sausage: Once your sausage patties are cooked, gently submerge them one by one into the pancake batter. Make sure each patty is thoroughly coated on all sides. You want a good, even layer of batter adhering to the sausage.
- Cook to Golden Perfection: Place the well-coated sausage patties onto a preheated, lightly oiled skillet or griddle set to medium-high heat. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until you see bubbles begin to form on the surface of the pancake and the edges look set. Then, carefully flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes on the second side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer the cooked sausage pancakes to plates and serve them warm, ideally with a generous drizzle of maple syrup, a pat of butter, or any of your favorite pancake toppings.
The result of your efforts will be a light, incredibly fluffy pancake with a perfectly cooked, savory sausage patty at its heart. When you slice into it, each bite delivers that ideal combination of sweet pancake and savory sausage – a true breakfast delight! Don’t forget to explore a variety of other fantastic Breakfast for Dinner ideas over at Jones Dairy Farm, where you might even discover a few more of my creative culinary contributions!
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- Chocolate Waffle: Double the chocolate, double the deliciousness!
Sausage Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 2 boxes Jones Dairy Farm Chicken Sausage Patties
Pancakes
- 3/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cups Buttermilk
Instructions
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Cook sausage patties according to package directions until thoroughly cooked and warmed through.
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While the sausage cooks, preheat your griddle or a large non-stick pan to a medium-high heat. Lightly grease if necessary.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined. In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk until smooth. Gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring just until everything is moistened. A few lumps are fine; avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy pancakes.
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Once the sausage patties are fully cooked and the griddle is hot, submerge each patty into the pancake batter (working with 2-3 at a time to prevent the batter from cooling down too much). Ensure each patty is completely coated in the thick batter. Quickly and carefully place the batter-coated sausage patties onto the hot cooking surface that has been sprayed with non-stick spray or lightly oiled. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown, bubbles begin to form on the surface, and the edges look set. Flip once and cook for another 2 minutes until the second side is also golden. Remember not to press down on the pancakes!
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Serve your delicious sausage pancakes immediately, accompanied by your favorite maple syrup, a dollop of butter, or fresh fruit for a complete and satisfying meal.
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