Pancake Sausage Bites

Pancake Sausage Bites canola oil for frying 8 ct Jimmy Dean Original Sausage Patties Batter 1½ cups bisquick 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg ½ cup milk + 2 tablespoons Syrup 1/2 cups maple syrup 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream Place about 2″ oil in a sauce pan and heat Place the sausage patties in a medium bowl Break them up so they are no longer formed Form into small balls (I made 18) Place the sausage balls in a large skillet over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes, turning often Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels In a medium bowl, mix together the bisquick ,sugar and cinnamon Whisk in the vanilla, egg and milk until smooth Pick up each cooked sausage ball with a toothpick and dip into the batter, completely covering the sausage with batter Carefully lower them into the oil and fry for about 1- 1½ minutes or until golden brown Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate Maple Dipping Sauce Pour the maple syrup into a small bowl and add the butter Microwave for about 45 seconds Remove and stir to incorporate the syrup and butter Add the heavy whipping cream and stir