Sausage Dipped Pancakes

Savory sausage patties wrapped in fluffy pancakes, stacked high and dripping with melty goodness!
Ingredients:
* 1 lb breakfast sausage
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
* 2 cups pancake mix
* 1 1/2 cups milk
* 2 eggs
* 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
* Butter or oil for the skillet
* Maple syrup for serving
Instructions:
1. Shape sausage into small, flat patties about 2–3 inches wide. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
4. Dip each cooked sausage patty into the pancake batter, coating it completely.
5. Place coated patties onto the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and pancakes are cooked through.
6. Stack them up with a little shredded cheese between each (optional), and top with butter and syrup!
Pro Tip:
Use pre-cooked frozen sausage patties to save time in the morning—just heat, dip, and griddle for a quick breakfast win!