McDonald’s McGriddle

This homemade McGriddle tastes just like McDonald’s! Soft maple-flavored pancakes, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and a juicy sausage patty make the perfect sweet and savory breakfast sandwich. It’s easy to make and great for meal prep!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 1 ½ cups pancake mix
• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup pancake syrup
• 4 sausage patties
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

How To Make McGriddle?

1. Make the pancake batter: In a medium bowl, mix the pancake mix with water until smooth.
2. Cook the pancakes: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray a 3-inch round cookie cutter or mason jar lid with non-stick spray and place it in the skillet. Fill it halfway with pancake batter. When bubbles form after a minute, remove the cutter, flip the pancake, and cook for another minute. Transfer to a plate and repeat until you have 8 pancakes.
3. Brush with syrup: Use a silicone brush to spread pancake syrup on both sides of the pancakes and set them aside.
4. Cook the sausage patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage patties for about 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and top each patty with a slice of cheese.
5. Prepare the eggs: In a small bowl, beat one egg with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet, pour in the beaten egg, and cook for about a minute. Fold the egg over twice to make a small square. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
6. Assemble the McGriddle: Place a pancake on the bottom, add the folded egg, and a cheesy sausage patty, and top with another pancake. Press gently and serve warm.

Recipe Tips:

• Use the right pancake size: Make sure your pancakes are about the same size as your sausage patties. This helps the sandwich hold together properly and makes every bite balanced.
• Don’t overcook the pancakes: Cook the pancakes just until bubbles form on top, then flip. Overcooking can make them dry instead of soft and fluffy like McDonald’s.
• Melt the cheese properly: After cooking the sausage patties, place the cheese on top while they are still warm. This helps the cheese melt nicely without needing extra heat.
• Fold the eggs for the perfect fit: When cooking the eggs, fold them into a small square so they sit perfectly on the sandwich and don’t spill over the edges.
• Brush the pancakes evenly with syrup: Spread the syrup lightly but evenly on both sides of each pancake. Too much syrup can make them soggy, while too little won’t give that signature McGriddle flavor.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the McGriddle cool down first. Then, wrap each one in foil or put them in an airtight container. Keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap each cooled McGriddle in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
• Reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 320°F. Place the McGriddle inside and heat for 3–4 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 517 kcal
• Total Fat: 33g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 251mg
• Sodium: 1540mg
• Potassium: 298mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 20g