Stuffed Pancakes

Directions

1. 1

   Zone 1: Medium heat (350°F) for pancakes

2. 2

   Zone 2: Medium-high heat (375–400°F) for sausage

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix and Sprite until smooth. Add the melted butter, if using. The batter should be slightly thick but still pourable. Let the batter rest for 2–3 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat your Blackstone and set up the cooking zones.

5. 5

   Cook the sausage patties on the medium-high heat zone for 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and fully cooked. Move them to a warm area of the griddle.

6. 6

   Place Blackstone egg rings on the medium-heat zone and lightly butter the inside of each ring.

7. 7

   Pour pancake batter into each ring, filling it about halfway.

8. 8

   Once the batter begins to set on the bottom, about 30–45 seconds, place a sausage patty in the center of each pancake. Gently press it into the batter.

9. 9

   Spoon a little more batter over the top until the sausage is completely covered.

10. 10

    Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.

11. 11

    Carefully remove the egg rings, flip the pancakes, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Lightly press with a spatula if needed to ensure even cooking.

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    Top each pancake with a small pat of butter while still hot.

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    Serve warm with maple syrup. For presentation, slice the pancakes in half to reveal the sausage-stuffed center.