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My kids love these Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches. They’re the same sweet and savory copycat version of the McDonalds meal. Featuring fluffy maple-infused pancakes, savory sausage, melty cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg, this recipe delivers all the flavor made fresh right in your kitchen.
Looking for more copycat recipes, try a fan favorite the In-N-Out Burger, the towering Baconator or this crunchy Crunchwrap.
Table of Contents
- What Is a McGriddle?
- Why You’ll Love This Homemade McGriddle
- Ingredients needed to make Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches
- Prep the ingredients
- Recipe Tip
- Time to Griddle Up
- Recipe Tip
- Assemble the Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches
- Storage and Meal Prep
- Final Thoughts
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- Try more delicious breakfast recipes:
- Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches Recipe
What Is a McGriddle?
A McGriddle is a popular breakfast sandwich made with soft pancake “buns” infused with maple flavor, typically layered with sausage, egg, and cheese. The magic lies in the combo of sweet pancakes paired with salty, savory fillings.
Making it at home means you can control the ingredients, customize flavors, and take it to the next level.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade McGriddle
- Perfect sweet and savory balance
- Fluffy pancakes with maple flavor baked in
- Better than fast food, fresh and customizable
- Easy to meal prep and freeze
- Ready in under 30 minutes
Ingredients needed to make Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches
- Pancake mix: for this recipe I like to use a pancake mix for thin and smooth pancakes.
- Bacon: adds crispy texture and and salty savoriness to break up the sweetness.
- Breakfast sausage: savory, juicy, and slightly spiced, sausage provides the meaty balance that compliments the soft pancakes and crispy bacon.
- Eggs: soft and fluffy, eggs add richness and help balance the sandwich.
- Maple syrup: naturally sweet with rich, caramel-like notes, maple syrup infuses the pancakes with that signature McGriddle flavor.
- Cheese: creamy American cheese wraps the sausage patties for a savory finish.
Prep the ingredients
These easy and delicious Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches come together quickly on the griddle. It’s best to prep all the ingredients ahead.
For the sausage patties, I used Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage roll. Remove it from the wrap and shape 5-6 flat patties.
Recipe Tip
For an extra touch of flavor, season the plain patties with Dad’s Maple Bourbon rub for that perfect combo of sweet and savory that compliment the recipe.
Next, whip up some eggs. Add a tablespoon of milk for each egg and whisk.
Finally for the pancakes, I used my family’s favorite mix. Just add water, maple syrup and shake. They come out fluffy, perfectly shaped and smooth. If you have your own recipe, go ahead and use it here.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Time to Griddle Up
The best approach to cooking the ingredients for the Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches is starting from the ones that take the most to least time.
Instead of pre-heating the griddle, place slices of bacon while the surface is still COLD. This will help render down the fat and get the bacon nice and crispy without burning it.
Recipe Tip
If you don’t have a griddle, you can use a regular grill and cooking everything in a cast iron skillet or in the kitchen.
Once the top is heated, add the sausage patties. Flip them in 5-8 minutes to sear the other side and cook evenly. Final internal temperature on the breakfast sausage patties should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Just before it reaches the final temp, place a slice of American or Cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt wrapping over the top.
Remove the bacon and patties from the griddle and remove the grease. On a clean surface start pouring the maple syrup pancake batter to form small round pancakes in the size of the sausage patties.
Finally, it’s time to cook the fluffy eggs. To get the perfect size eggs start by ladling the whisked egg and milk mixture on the griddle. Wait 1 minute and start folding in the sides to form a small square. Flip, cook for another minute and remove.
Assemble the Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches
It’s finally time to eat and enjoy these Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches!
Assembly is easy. Start with a pancake, add the cheese covered sausage patty, followed by the fluffy egg, bacon, a little drizzle of the maple syrup and close with another pancake.
Serve with a side of hash browns, fruit or another sandwich.
Storage and Meal Prep
These easy McGriddle sandwiches are perfect for meal prepping. Cook all the ingredients, assemble the sandwiches and freeze. Defrost, air fry and enjoy whenever these homemade freezer McGriddles when the mood strikes.
Enjoy them all week for breakfast by storing the ingredients separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Reheat, assemble and enjoy.
Final Thoughts
This Homemade McGriddle Sandwich recipe delivers everything you love about the classic only better. With fluffy maple pancakes, savory fillings, and endless customization options, it’s a breakfast worth waking up for.
Skip the drive-thru and make your own version that’s fresher, tastier, and totally satisfying. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
American cheese melts best and it’s what is used in the original recipe, but a sharp cheddar or pepper jack also work.
Use pure maple syrup instead of the sugary breakfast syrups.
Yes! They’re perfect for meal prep and freeze well.
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Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Breakfast sausage
- 1 tbsp Maple bourbon rub (optional)
- 5 Eggs
- 5 tbsp Milk
- 5 American cheese slices
- 1 pkg Pancake mix
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup
- 5 Bacon strips
Instructions
- Remove the breakfast sausage from the wrap and shape 5-6 flat patties. Season with Maple Bourbon rub.
- In a mixing bowl add eggs and milk and whisk together.
- Mix together the pancake mix per container instructions. Add maple syrup.
- Turn on the griddle to medium heat and place the bacon strips while the surface is still cold. Flip the bacon once the side down has built a nice crust.
- Once the top is heated, add the sausage patties. Flip them in 5-8 minutes to sear the other side and cook evenly.
- Add cheese and let it melt. Remove the patties once the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- On a clean surface start pouring the maple syrup pancake batter to form small round pancakes in the size of the sausage patties.
- To get the perfect size eggs start by ladling the the whisked egg and milk mixture on the griddle. Wait 1 minute and start folding in the sides to form a small square. Flip, cook for another minute and remove.
- Assemble is easy. Start with a pancake, add the cheese covered sausage patty, followed by the fluffy egg, bacon, a little drizzle of the maple syrup and close with another pancake.
