Sweet & Savory Maple Bacon Pancake Bites

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Gently fold in the crumbled cooked bacon and 1/4 cup of maple syrup into the pancake batter.

Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pancake bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the pancake bites cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm with additional maple syrup for dipping.