Description
This Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe is perfect for quick meal prep mornings, delivering the sweet and savory flavors of the classic McGriddle sandwich at home. Featuring fluffy maple-infused pancakes, savory eggs, melty American cheese, and crispy bacon or sausage, it’s a satisfying breakfast sandwich ready in minutes.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 cup pancake mix (e.g. Bisquick)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar or brown sugar (optional, for extra maple flavor)
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meat and Cheese
- 4 slices American cheese
- 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy OR 4 breakfast sausage patties
Other
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing skillet
- Extra maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Pancake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, 1 egg, and vegetable oil until just combined. Small lumps are okay. Gently fold in 3 tablespoons maple syrup and the optional maple sugar or brown sugar. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. For uniform pancakes, place a 3.5-inch round cookie cutter or mason jar ring on the cooking surface and pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into each ring. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Remove the ring carefully, flip the pancake, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat to make 8 pancakes total. Keep the cooked pancakes warm under a towel.
- Cook Eggs: In the same skillet, use the ring molds if desired to cook eggs uniformly. Crack an egg into each ring, break the yolk gently, and season with salt and pepper. Add a few drops of water to the pan and cover it to steam cook. Cook for 1-2 minutes for set whites or 3-4 minutes for fully cooked yolks according to your preference.
- Prepare Meat: Cook bacon strips over medium heat until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Alternatively, cook breakfast sausage patties according to package instructions until browned and fully cooked through.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place one pancake on a plate, add a slice of American cheese, then a cooked egg, and top with 2 strips of bacon or one sausage patty. Crown with a second pancake and press gently to create a sandwich.
- Add Final Touch: For extra authentic flavor, lightly brush the tops of each assembled sandwich with warm maple syrup before serving.
- Serve or Keep Warm: Serve immediately while warm, or keep the sandwiches warm by placing them in a 200°F oven until ready to eat.
Notes
- Using a ring mold helps create uniformly sized pancakes and eggs for the perfect sandwich shape.
- Maple sugar or brown sugar enhances the maple flavor but is optional.
- You can substitute bacon with sausage patties or any preferred breakfast meat for variety.
- To make the eggs runny, reduce cooking time accordingly.
- Keep assembled sandwiches warm in a low oven if preparing for a group or meal prep.
- Store leftover sandwiches wrapped in foil in the refrigerator and reheat gently for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Griddle and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: McGriddle, breakfast sandwich, maple pancakes, meal prep breakfast, quick breakfast, bacon sandwich, sausage sandwich
