Pancake Sausage Muffin Cups

Ingredients:

For the Pancake Batter:

1. Pancake mix (2 cups, prepared according to package instructions)
2. Maple syrup (optional, for serving)

For the Sausage Patties:

1. Breakfast sausage patties (6-8, cooked according to package instructions and crumbled)

For Assembly:

1. Eggs (6-8, scrambled)
2. Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
3. Salt and pepper (to taste)
4. Cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing muffin cups)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Pancake Batter:
   • Prepare pancake batter according to the package instructions. Set aside.
3. Cook Sausage Patties:
   • Cook the breakfast sausage patties according to the package instructions. Once cooked, crumble them into smaller pieces.
4. Scramble Eggs:
   • Scramble the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the scrambled eggs in a skillet until just set.
5. Grease Muffin Cups:
   • Grease the cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
6. Assemble Muffin Cups:
   • Spoon a small amount of pancake batter into each muffin cup, covering the bottom. Add a layer of crumbled sausage, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Repeat Layers:
   • Repeat the layers, finishing with a dollop of pancake batter on top.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the pancake is cooked through and golden brown.
9. Serve:
   • Allow the Pancake Sausage Muffin Cups to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

Tips:

• Customize by adding diced vegetables or other favorite breakfast ingredients to the scrambled eggs.
• Ensure not to overfill the muffin cups to prevent overflow during baking.