There is no need to make store bought sausages and pancakes on a stick when you can make them simply at home. They will be a huge hit for those lucky enough to partake.
18 favorite breakfast sausage links
1 1/2 c. pancake mix
1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
sprinkle of cinnamon
1 whole egg, slightly beaten
1/4 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. water
canola oil, for frying
warm pancake syrup or favorite syrup, for serving
Cook breakfast sausage links in a cast-iron skillet, turning occasionally until done.
In a tall container/bowl, combine pancake mix, cornmeal and cinnamon; stir to combine. Add egg, vanilla and water, adding more water as needed for the batter to become slightly thick.
Heat canola oil in a tall pot with a small circumference over medium-high heat to about 350 degrees F. Drop in a little batter to check if it's ready. The batter should immediately start to sizzle but should not immediately brown/burn.
Insert wooden chopsticks or wooden skewers into the cooked breakfast sausages until they're two-thirds of the way through. Dip sausages into the batter, allowing excess to drip off for several seconds. Carefully drop stick and all into the oil, using tongs or a spoon to make sure it doesn't hit the bottom of the pan and stick. Flip to ensure even browning; remove from oil when outside is a deep, golden brown after 2 - 3 minutes.
Serve with your favorite individual servings of warm syrup.
Makes 18.