Ingredients and Weight: - 12 ounces breakfast sausage - 1 cup pancake mix - 1/2 cup milk - 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper - 1/2 cup chopped red onion - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley - 32 mini pancake skewers - 1/4 cup butter - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, green bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Stir until just combined. 4. Spray a griddle or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. 5. Pour 1 tablespoon of pancake batter onto the hot griddle or skillet for each pancake. Cook until golden brown on both sides. 6. Roll the cooked pancakes up around the mini pancake skewers. 7. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened. 8. Dip the Mini Sausage Pancake Skewers into the Spicy Syrup and serve.
Nutritional Information: - Serving size: 4 skewers - Calories: 300 - Fat: 15g - Protein: 15g - Carbohydrates: 30g - Fiber: 1g - Sugar: 20g
Dish Characteristics: - Savory and sweet - Bite-sized and easy to eat - Perfect for parties and appetizers
User Comments: - "These are the perfect party food! They're so easy to make and everyone loves them." - "I love the combination of the spicy syrup with the sweet pancake." - "These are so cute and festive. They're a great way to celebrate Pancake Tuesday."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be careful not to overcook the pancakes, or they will become tough. - If you don't have mini pancake skewers, you can use regular skewers cut in half. - The Spicy Syrup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.