Easy Homemade McGriddle Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe
These Easy Homemade McGriddle Breakfast Sandwiches offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, combining fluffy maple-infused pancakes with savory sausage patties, creamy folded eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch that’s easy to make and delightful to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Eggs:
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
For the Pancakes:
- 1 and 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2.5 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
For the Breakfast Patties:
- 1-pound ground breakfast sausage (or homemade breakfast sausage—see notes)
Optional Sandwich Items:
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices cheese (American or cheddar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage Patties: Form 4 patties with the ground sausage. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 3 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. If using bacon, cook it in the same skillet until crispy and set aside.
- Make the Scrambled Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Pour ¼ of the egg mixture into the skillet, letting it cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes to set flat like an omelet. Season lightly with salt and pepper, flip and cook for another minute. Fold the omelet into thirds and then fold the top and bottom toward the center to create a square. Remove and repeat with remaining egg mixture to make 4 omelet squares.
- Prepare the Pancakes: In a large bowl, mix flour, milk, melted butter, egg, baking powder, maple syrup, and salt until smooth. Coat a skillet with butter and cook 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake for about 2 minutes on the first side until bubbles form, then flip and cook another minute until golden brown. Make 8 pancakes in total and set aside.
- Assemble the McGriddles: Place one pancake on a plate, layer with a slice of cheese, then a sausage patty, followed by an egg omelet square, and crispy bacon if using. Top with another pancake. Repeat for all 4 sandwiches. Customize with extra toppings like avocado or hot sauce if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm with sides like fresh fruit, hash browns, or coffee for a hearty and delicious breakfast experience.
Notes
- You can use store-bought breakfast sausage or make homemade by seasoning ground pork with fennel, sage, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Cooking the eggs like a folded omelet helps keep them neat and compact for assembly.
- Adding maple syrup to the pancake batter infuses sweetness that complements the savory fillings perfectly.
- These sandwiches can be customized with additional toppings such as avocado slices, hot sauce, or extra cheese.
- Leftover patties and eggs can be refrigerated and used for quick breakfast sandwiches later.
