Description
This homemade McGriddle recipe recreates the iconic breakfast sandwich featuring soft maple-infused pancake buns layered with savory sausage, egg, and melted cheese. Perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavors make it a delightful morning treat you can prepare from scratch in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Pancake Buns
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Cooking spray or butter, for the pan
Sandwich Fillings
- 4 sausage patties (pork or turkey)
- 4 eggs (scrambled or fried)
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
Optional Additions
- Extra maple syrup for drizzling
- Bacon in place of sausage
- Jalapeños or hot sauce for spice
Instructions
- Make the pancake batter: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup until fully blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until everything is incorporated and no large lumps remain.
- Cook the pancake buns: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter. Pour small circles of the batter either using round molds for uniform shape or free-form onto the hot surface. Cook each pancake for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until bubbles form and edges begin to set, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the sausage patties: In the same skillet, add the sausage patties and cook over medium heat until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain any excess grease as needed, then keep warm.
- Cook the eggs: Prepare the eggs to your preference by scrambling or frying them in a round egg mold if you want a uniform shape suitable for sandwich stacking. Cook until the eggs are set but still moist and flavorful.
- Assemble the McGriddle sandwiches: Start by layering one maple-flavored pancake bun as the base. Add a slice of cheese on top so it melts slightly from the warm sausage patty. Place the cooked sausage patty over the cheese, then add the cooked egg. Top with another pancake bun to close the sandwich. Serve immediately while warm, optionally drizzling extra maple syrup or adding bacon or hot sauce to customize your flavor.
Notes
- Using round molds for pancakes and eggs helps achieve the classic sandwich shape.
- Maple syrup in the pancake batter provides the signature sweet flavor.
- You can substitute bacon for sausage or add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- To keep assembled sandwiches warm, wrap in foil and place in a low oven (around 200°F) for a few minutes before serving.
- For a lighter option, turkey sausage patties can be used instead of pork sausage.
