Recipe
Instant Pot Hotcakes with Sausage Recipe
Published: April 1, 2024
Whipped up some instant pot hotcakes with sausage today. Fluffy, savory, and sweet all in one bite. Perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch. Can't wait to make them again!
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Here comes a dish that's close to my heart - my take on hotcakes with sausage, specially tossed up in an Instant Pot. Imagine waking up to fluffy, buttery cakes crowned with sizzling sausages - talk about a breakfast fit for royalty! Sound tempting? Dive in, because we're about to cook up a storm. Let's get cracking!
Ingredients for Instant Pot Hotcakes with Sausage
- All-purpose flour: Essential for the batter, provides structure and helps the hotcakes rise when combined with other ingredients.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the batter, balancing the flavors and enhancing the overall taste of the hotcakes.
- Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the hotcakes to rise and become light and fluffy in texture.
- Baking soda: Helps the hotcakes to rise and become airy by reacting with the acidic components in the batter.
- Buttermilk: Adds moisture and tanginess to the batter, resulting in tender and flavorful hotcakes.
- Egg: Binds the ingredients together, providing structure and helping the hotcakes to set properly during cooking.
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor to the batter, contributing to the overall deliciousness of the hotcakes.
- Breakfast sausages: Savory addition to the hotcakes, providing a contrast in flavor and texture, making them a satisfying meal.
Did you know that adding a touch of vanilla extract to the hotcake batter can enhance the flavor and give it a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory sausage? It's a simple trick that can take your hotcakes to the next level!
Tools and Equipment Needed
- Instant Pot: Essential for pressure cooking the hotcakes and sausages together efficiently.
- Mixing bowl: To combine the dry and wet ingredients to create the hotcake batter.
Common Questions About This Recipe
Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 breakfast sausages
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased Instant Pot.
- Place sausages on top of the batter.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once done, carefully release the pressure and remove the hotcakes from the Instant Pot.
- Serve hot with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 14 g | Total Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 100 mg | Sodium: 820 mg | Dietary Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g | Calcium: 150 mg | Potassium: 280 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Vitamin A: 200 µg | Vitamin C: 0 mg
Can You Make Instant Pot Hotcakes with Sausage Ahead of Time?
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the hotcake batter as per the recipe.
- Store the batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, follow the cooking instructions from the recipe.
Freezing Instructions
- Cook the hotcakes according to the recipe and allow them to cool completely.
- Place the cooled hotcakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm.
- Transfer the frozen hotcakes to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- To reheat, place the frozen hotcakes in a toaster or oven until heated through.
