Description
Enjoy a delicious homemade take on the classic McGriddle Muffins, combining savory sausage, sweet maple syrup, fluffy pancake batter, and melted cheddar cheese all baked into convenient muffin form. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch that’s easy to make and serve warm.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 lb. ground sausage, browned and grease drained
Batter
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (reduce to 375°F if using a dark pan). Grease a 12-cup regular muffin tin thoroughly with nonstick spray to ensure easy removal of the muffins.
- Make Pancake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix with water. Stir gently until the ingredients are just blended to avoid overmixing, which can toughen pancakes.
- Incorporate Sausage and Flavors: Add the browned and drained sausage, maple syrup, and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter. Stir carefully until evenly distributed throughout the mixture, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Portion the Batter: Use a 3-tablespoon portion scoop or measuring spoon to evenly divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin cups. Fill each about 3/4 full for best rising and texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean. The tops should be nicely golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm, so the cheese is melty and the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- Using real maple syrup provides the best authentic flavor, but you can substitute with pancake syrup in a pinch.
- For a lower-fat version, use turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
- You can prepare the sausage ahead of time to save cooking time in the morning.
- These muffins freeze well—store cooled muffins in an airtight bag and reheat in the microwave or oven.
- If you have a dark muffin pan, lower the baking temperature to 375°F to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: McGriddle muffins, breakfast muffins, sausage muffins, maple syrup pancakes, cheddar cheese breakfast, savory breakfast muffins
