Homemade McGriddle Recipe

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If you’ve ever craved that irresistible combination of sweet pancakes and savory sausage you get from a McDonald’s McGriddle, you’ll love this homemade version. These DIY McGriddles bring all the classic flavor—with fluffy maple-infused pancake buns, juicy sausage or crispy bacon, and melty cheese—but are made right in your own kitchen.

Below, you’ll find everything you need: ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips to help you create the perfect breakfast sandwich.

🥞 Ingredients

For the Pancake Buns

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup milk (you can use whole milk or 2%)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)

For the Filling

  • 4 breakfast sausage patties (or substitute 4 slices of bacon)
  • 4 slices of American cheese (optional)
  • 4 eggs (optional, if you’d like to add a fried or scrambled egg)

🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Pancake Batter

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients
    In another bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and maple syrup.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry
    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix—lumps are okay.

2️⃣ Cook the Pancake Buns

You can use a non-stick skillet or griddle.

  1. Heat Skillet
    Lightly oil or butter your skillet over medium heat.
  2. Form Pancakes
    Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake to make small rounds roughly the size of an English muffin.
  3. Cook
    Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Keep Warm
    Transfer pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you prepare the filling.

Tip: If you want pockets of syrup inside the pancakes like the real McGriddles, freeze tiny maple syrup “chips” in advance and gently press them into the pancake batter as it cooks.

3️⃣ Cook the Sausage or Bacon

  • For sausage patties: Cook them in a skillet over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  • For bacon: Fry until crispy, then drain on paper towels.

4️⃣ Prepare Eggs (Optional)

If adding eggs:

  • Cook them sunny-side up, over-easy, or scrambled in the same skillet.

5️⃣ Assemble the McGriddles

  1. Layer
    Place one pancake bun on a plate.
  2. Add Filling
    Top with a slice of cheese, a hot sausage patty (or bacon), and an egg if using.
  3. Finish
    Cap with the second pancake.
  4. Drizzle
    Pour a little warm maple syrup over the sandwich before serving if you like them extra sweet.

🌟 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve immediately while warm and melty.
  • Pair with hash browns or fresh fruit.
  • Wrap in foil to keep warm for on-the-go breakfasts.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Make-Ahead: Cook pancakes and sausage in advance, assemble, and freeze. Reheat in the microwave wrapped in a paper towel for 1–2 minutes.
  • Cheese: American cheese melts best, but cheddar, Colby Jack, or pepper jack are great alternatives.
  • Protein Options: Try turkey sausage or plant-based patties.
  • Flavor Boost: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pancake batter.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to prepare with pantry ingredients.
  • No drive-thru required.
  • Customizable to your taste.
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory.

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