Homemade McGriddle Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Pancakes (Maple Syrup Pockets):
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
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1 egg
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Maple syrup (for pockets)
For the Filling:
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2 sausage patties (or breakfast sausage, shaped into patties)
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2 eggs (scrambled or folded)
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2 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
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Butter (for cooking)
Instructions:
1. Make the Pancakes (McGriddle Buns):
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (small lumps are okay).
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Heat a griddle or pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
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Pour small circles of batter (about 4 inches wide) onto the griddle.
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While the pancakes cook, drizzle a small amount of maple syrup directly onto the wet batter (this creates the signature syrup pockets).
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When bubbles form on top, flip and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
2. Cook the Sausage & Eggs:
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Sausage: Shape sausage into thin patties and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (about 3-4 minutes per side).
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Eggs: Scramble or make a small folded egg patty (like McDonald’s style) in the same pan.
3. Assemble the McGriddle:
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Place a slice of cheese on one pancake.
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Add the sausage patty.
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Top with the cooked egg.
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Place the second pancake on top (syrup-side down).
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Press gently to melt the cheese.
4. Serve Warm!
Enjoy your homemade McGriddle with extra maple syrup if desired.
Tips:
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For extra flavor, add a little brown sugar to the pancake batter.
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Use maple extract in the pancake batter for a stronger maple taste.
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Make a batch ahead and freeze (reheat in the microwave or toaster oven).
Would you like any modifications, like using bacon instead of sausage? 😊