Description
This Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe recreates the classic fast-food favorite at home, combining sweet maple-flavored pancakes with savory eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon or sausage for a quick and delicious breakfast sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancake Batter
- 1 cup pancake mix (like Bisquick)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus extra for serving
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar or brown sugar (optional, for extra maple flavor)
Eggs
- 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
Other
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 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 thicken slightly.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Maple 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 pancakes, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat to make 8 pancakes total, keeping them warm under a towel.
- Cook the Eggs: Using the same skillet over medium heat and the ring molds if desired, crack 4 eggs into the rings. Break the yolks gently, season with salt and pepper. Add a few drops of water to the pan, cover it, and cook for 1-2 minutes for set whites, or 3-4 minutes for fully cooked yolks depending on your preference.
- Prepare the Meat: Cook the bacon strips until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Alternatively, heat the breakfast sausage patties according to package directions until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the McGriddles: Place one pancake down, add a slice of American cheese, then the cooked egg, followed by 2 strips of bacon or 1 sausage patty. Top with a second pancake and press gently to create a sandwich.
- Add Maple Syrup and Serve: For extra authenticity, brush the tops lightly with warm maple syrup before serving. Serve immediately while warm, or keep assembled sandwiches warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a ring mold to ensure evenly shaped pancakes and eggs for authentic McGriddle look.
- Optionally add maple sugar or brown sugar to the batter for enhanced maple flavor.
- Adjust egg cooking time to achieve your preferred doneness.
- Keep pancakes warm under a towel or in a low oven to maintain texture until assembly.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or sausage and substitute with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
Keywords: McGriddle, Breakfast Sandwich, Maple Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Quick Breakfast
