McGriddle Recipe

This homemade McGriddle Recipe recreates the cult-favorite breakfast sandwich by sandwiching savory sausage, folded eggs, and melting cheese between two syrup-infused pancakes. The secret lies in brushing the hot cakes with maple syrup as they cook, creating a sticky, sweet crust that perfectly counterbalances the salty filling. It is the ultimate sweet-and-savory morning indulgence that brings the drive-thru experience straight to your kitchen table.

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McGriddle Recipe Ingredients

The Syrup-Infused Cakes:

• 1 ½ cups pancake mix: Your favorite “just add water” mix works best for that classic fluffy texture.
• 1 cup water: To hydrate the batter.
• 1/3 cup pancake syrup: Not pure maple syrup; the thicker corn-syrup style (like Aunt Jemima or Mrs. Butterworth’s) mimics the fast-food flavor and stickiness better.

The Filling:

• 4 sausage patties: Breakfast pork sausage is the standard.
• 4 slices American cheese: Melts into a gooey layer that binds the sandwich together.
• 4 large eggs: Cooked into folded squares.
• Seasoning: 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
• 2 tbsp olive oil: For cooking the eggs and pancakes.

How To Make McGriddle

1. Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pancake mix and water until combined. A few small lumps are fine; overmixing makes for tough cakes.
2. Form the Cakes: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with a little oil. To get that uniform size, grease a metal round mold (or a Mason jar lid rim). Pour the batter into the mold. When bubbles form on the surface, remove the mold and flip.
3. The Syrup Hack: Cook until golden brown on both sides. While the pancakes are still hot in the pan, brush them generously with the pancake syrup on both sides. This caramelizes slightly, creating that signature sticky, maple-flavored crust. You need 8 small pancakes total (2 per sandwich).
4. Cook the Sausage: In a separate skillet, fry the sausage patties until fully cooked and browned. Place a slice of American cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking so it melts.
5. Fold the Eggs: Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Spray a small square pan or use a round mold in the skillet to cook the eggs. Pour in one egg at a time, cooking gently. As it sets, fold the edges in to create a neat square or round patty that fits the sandwich.
6. Assemble: Lay down a syrup-brushed pancake. Top with the folded egg, then the cheesy sausage patty. Cap it with a second syrup-brushed pancake. Press gently to fuse the layers. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• Maple Crystals: For an even more authentic texture, you can buy “maple sugar crystals” or chop up frozen maple syrup drops and stir them into the batter. This creates those little pockets of syrup inside the cake.
• Mold Substitute: If you don’t have a ring mold, you can free-pour small, thick pancakes. They won’t be perfectly uniform, but they will taste the same.
• Syrup Choice: While pure maple syrup is delicious, it is thinner and soaks in quickly. The thicker “pancake syrup” sits on the surface better, creating the glaze essential to the McGriddle experience.
• Egg Shape: To get the perfect “folded egg” look, pour the whisked egg into a hot pan, let it spread thin, and then fold it into thirds like a letter as it cooks.

What To Serve With McGriddle

• Hash Browns: The crispy potato contrast is a must.
• Orange Juice: A bright acidic drink cuts through the heavy syrup and sausage.
• Fruit Salad: Fresh melon and berries lighten up the meal.
• Coffee: Black coffee balances the intense sweetness of the syrup cakes.

How To Store McGriddle

• Refrigerate: Wrap assembled sandwiches in parchment paper or foil. They keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Unwrap and microwave for 60 seconds on a paper towel. The steam revives the pancake fluffiness.
• Freeze: These are excellent for meal prep. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Microwave from frozen for 90 seconds to 2 minutes.

McGriddle Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 550 kcal
• Fat: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sugar: 18g
• Protein: 22g

Nutrition information is estimated per sandwich.

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