Description
Enjoy a delicious homemade version of the classic McDonald’s McGriddle breakfast sandwich. This recipe features soft maple-flavored pancakes acting as buns, layered with savory cooked sausage patties, melted American cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg. Ideal for a hearty morning meal, these sandwiches are easy to make on the stovetop and can be customized to your taste.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Sandwich Fillings
- ½ cup cooked breakfast sausage patties (4 small patties)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently mix just until the batter is smooth without overmixing.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter at a time into rounds approximately the size of English muffins. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Remove pancakes and keep warm.
- Cook the sausage patties: In the same skillet, brown the sausage patties over medium heat until fully cooked through and nicely caramelized, or reheat pre-cooked patties until warm and lightly crisped.
- Cook the eggs: Use egg rings or cook freestyle in the skillet with a little butter or oil. Cook eggs until the whites are set; flip if you desire fully cooked yolks. Remove from heat once done.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Layer one pancake as the base, then add a slice of American cheese, a cooked sausage patty, and a cooked egg. Top with the second pancake to complete the sandwich. Serve warm with optional maple syrup drizzled on top for added sweetness.
Notes
- To save time, use frozen pancakes or pre-cooked sausage patties.
- Add crispy bacon for extra flavor.
- Swap out American cheese with cheddar or your favorite cheese variety to suit your taste.
