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Sourdough Discard McGriddle Bites

Two halves of a sourdough discard mcgriddle bites sandwich stacked, showing melted cheese, egg, and sausage filling.
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Make these easy, bite-sized breakfast snacks using your leftover sourdough discard. They capture the sweet and savory flavor of a McGriddle in a simple, homemade format.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage
  • 4 slices American cheese, cut into quarters
  • 2 large eggs, scrambled
  • Cooking spray or butter for the griddle

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, flour, milk, maple syrup, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. This is your pancake batter base.
  2. Heat a large non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Pour small circles of batter onto the hot griddle, about 2 inches in diameter, to form the ‘bites’. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. While the bites cook, prepare your fillings. Scramble the two eggs and keep the sausage warm.
  5. To assemble the bites, take one cooked sourdough pancake bite. Place a small piece of scrambled egg, a sprinkle of sausage, and a small piece of cheese on top. Top with a second pancake bite to create a small sandwich.
  6. If the cheese is not melting, place the assembled bites back on the warm griddle for 30 seconds, pressing gently, until the cheese softens.
  7. Serve immediately as quick breakfast prep or brunch finger foods.

Notes

  • For a stronger maple flavor in the pancake, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of pure maple extract for 1 teaspoon of the maple syrup.
  • You can bake these bites instead of griddling. Pour the batter into a greased mini-muffin tin and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • This recipe is excellent for sourdough starter waste reduction, using up unfed starter quickly.
  • If you prefer a different meat, thinly sliced, cooked ham works well in place of sausage.

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