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Macro photo of a Sausage Pancake Muffin showing the light-beige porous interior and grey-brown sausage pieces.

Sausage Pancake Muffins with a Glistening Maple Syrup Glaze

These fluffy Sausage Pancake Muffins feature savory pork sausage crumbles baked into a golden-brown pancake batter, finished with a sticky maple glaze. Perfect for portable, sweet-and-savory breakfast meal prep that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder 12g
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 3g
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk 300ml
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 45g, melted and cooled
Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup breakfast sausage crumbles 150g, cooked pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 60ml, for glazing

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin Standard size
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Skillet For browning sausage

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the pork sausage until fully cooked and grey-brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
Mixing and Baking
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate jug, whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (lumps are okay).
  3. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter. Sprinkle sausage crumbles into each cup, then top with remaining batter until 3/4 full.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden-brown and the tops spring back when lightly touched.
  5. Immediately brush the warm muffin tops with maple syrup to create a glistening, sticky glaze.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb porous and light.
Use a silicone brush for the maple glaze to ensure even, glistening coverage.