Description
This Easy 5-Minute McGriddle recipe recreates the iconic breakfast sandwich with soft maple-flavored pancakes, savory eggs, crispy bacon or sausage, and melty American cheese. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent morning meal, these homemade McGriddles are delicious, customizable, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancake Batter
- 1 cup pancake mix (like Bisquick)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar or brown sugar (optional, for extra maple flavor)
Eggs and Seasoning
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meat and Cheese
- 4 slices American cheese
- 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy OR 4 breakfast sausage patties
Additional
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing
- Extra maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, 1 egg, and vegetable oil until just combined (small lumps are okay). Gently fold in 3 tablespoons maple syrup and maple sugar if using. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to improve texture.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the pancakes: For uniform pancakes, place a 3.5-inch round cookie cutter or mason jar ring on the cooking surface. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into each ring. Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Carefully remove the ring, flip the pancake, and cook 1-2 more minutes until golden. Repeat to make 8 pancakes total. Keep warm under a towel.
- Cook the eggs: In the same skillet over medium heat, use the ring molds if desired to cook eggs evenly. Crack eggs into rings, break yolks, and season with salt and pepper. Add a few drops of water to the pan, cover, and cook for 1-2 minutes for set whites or 3-4 minutes for fully cooked yolks.
- Prepare the meat: Cook bacon strips until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side, or heat sausage patties according to package instructions until browned and fully cooked.
- Assemble sandwiches: Place one pancake on a plate, add a slice of American cheese, then a cooked egg, followed by 2 strips of bacon or 1 sausage patty. Top with a second pancake.
- Finish and serve: Press sandwiches gently to seal. For an authentic touch, brush the tops lightly with warm maple syrup. Serve immediately while warm, or keep assembled sandwiches warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
Notes
- Using a ring mold ensures uniform shapes for pancakes and eggs, but you can cook freeform if preferred.
- Maple sugar or brown sugar is optional but enhances the rich maple flavor in the pancakes.
- To make fully cooked yolks, cover the eggs while cooking and allow 3-4 minutes after the whites set.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm by covering them with a clean kitchen towel or placing them in a low oven.
- You can substitute turkey bacon or plant-based sausage for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Skillet Cooking, Griddle Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
Keywords: McGriddle, breakfast sandwich, maple syrup, pancakes, bacon, sausage, American cheese, quick breakfast
