These tiny savory skewers are perfect for breakfast or a great addition to a brunch buffet. The spicy maple syrup drizzle kicks up the flavor and adds some zest to pancakes and sausage.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
235 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Melt butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Stir in maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove syrup from heat and set aside, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes for flavor to fully develop.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare pancakes: whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk buttermilk, egg, sour cream, melted butter, and maple syrup together in a separate bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined but slightly lumpy; do not overmix. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter onto the hot skillet to form 1-inch diameter pancakes. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, flip, and continue cooking until golden brown, about 1 more minute. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Form tablespoonfuls of sausage into 1-inch patties, the same size as the mini pancakes. Cook until patties are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 5
Thread 3 pancakes and 2 sausage patties onto each skewer, starting and ending with a pancake. Repeat to make remaining skewers. Serve drizzled with spicy syrup.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons maple syrup
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pound bulk regular pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean®)
