Homemade Mcgriddle Recipe

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Here’s a simple and delicious Homemade McGriddle Recipe that you can easily make at home! It combines fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, egg, and cheese for a breakfast sandwich that tastes just like the fast-food favorite.

Ingredients

For the Pancake Buns:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup crystals or granulated sugar (optional, for syrup pockets)

For the Filling:

  • 4 sausage patties (pre-made or homemade from ground pork)
  • 4 slices of American cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Butter or oil (for cooking)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Pancake Buns

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  4. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the skillet to make small pancakes. If you want the signature McGriddle syrup pockets, sprinkle a few crystals of sugar or drizzle a tiny amount of maple syrup into the batter while it cooks.
  5. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Repeat for all pancakes.

Step 2: Prepare the Sausage Patties

  1. Cook the sausage patties in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C). Set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Eggs

  1. Grease the skillet lightly and cook the eggs in your preferred style (fried, scrambled, or folded). Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Assemble the McGriddle

  1. Place a pancake bun on a plate.
  2. Add a cooked sausage patty, followed by a slice of cheese, and then the cooked egg.
  3. Top with another pancake bun.

Tips for the Best Homemade McGriddle

  • Buttermilk Substitute: Use regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Custom Fillings: Add bacon, ham, or your favorite breakfast protein.
  • Make-Ahead: These sandwiches can be made ahead and frozen for up to a month. Just reheat in the microwave!

Enjoy your homemade McGriddle with a side of hash browns or fresh fruit for a complete breakfast!

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