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Homemade McGriddle Recipe

Fluffy maple-infused pancakes sandwiching melty cheese, crispy bacon, and perfect eggs - just like McDonald's but better.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast Sandwich, Homemade McGriddle Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Pancake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 4 tbsp pure maple syrup divided

Fillings:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 slices cheese American or cheddar
  • 8 slices bacon or 4 sausage patties

Instructions

Make Pancakes:

  • Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes.

Cook Pancakes:

  • Heat griddle to 325°F.
  • Spray a 3-inch biscuit cutter with oil and place on griddle.
  • Scoop batter into cutter, then swirl 1 tsp maple syrup into each pancake.
  • Cook 2 minutes until bubbly, then flip carefully.

Prepare Fillings:

  • Cook bacon/sausage in a separate pan.
  • Use same biscuit cutter to cook eggs (about 2 minutes per side).

Assemble:

  • Layer: pancake → cheese → egg → bacon → pancake.
  • Serve immediately while warm!

Notes

  • Freezing: Stack cooked pancakes between wax paper and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in toaster.
  • Substitutions:
    • Use honey instead of maple syrup
    • Dairy-free? Try almond milk + vegetable oil
    • Vegetarian? Skip meat or use plant-based sausage
  • Kid-Friendly: Make mini versions using 2-inch cutters.