Pancake Sausage Bites

Ingredients

• canola oil for frying
• 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean Original Sausage Patties (8 count)
• Batter:
• 1½ c. Bisquick
• 1 T. sugar
• ¼ t. cinnamon
• ½ t. vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• ½ c. milk + 2 T.
• Syrup:
• 1 /2 c. maple syrup
• 1 T. butter
• 2 T. heavy whipping cream

Steps

1. Place about 2 inches oil in a sauce pan and heat. Place sausage patties in a medium bowl and break them up so they are no longer patties. Form into small balls (about 18) Place sausage balls in a large skillet over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes, turning often. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the Bisquick, sugar and cinnamon. Whisk in the vanilla, egg and milk until smooth.
3. Pick up each cooked sausage ball with a toothpick and dip into the batter, completely covering the sausage with batter. Carefully lower them into the oil and fry for about 1 to 1½ minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
4. Maple Dipping Sauce:
5. Pour maple syrup into a small bowl and add the butter. Microwave for about 45 seconds. Remove and stir to incorporate the syrup and butter. Add the heavy whipping cream and stir.