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Homemade McGriddle

This homemade McGriddle recipe brings that iconic fast food breakfast right to your kitchen with sweet maple pancake buns, savory seasoned sausage patties, and melted American cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Maple Pancake Buns
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
Sausage Patties
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
Assembly
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 eggs optional
  • Cooking spray or butter for the pan

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl for sausage seasoning
  • Paper towels
  • Baking sheet for keeping warm

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, egg, maple syrup, and melted butter, then whisk until just combined with a few small lumps remaining.
  2. Combine ground pork with sage, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Mix with your hands until the seasonings distribute evenly throughout the meat.
  3. Divide the seasoned pork into 4 equal portions and shape into thin patties about 3 inches wide. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the sausage patties. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 160°F.
  5. Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium low heat with a light coating of butter or cooking spray. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake, making 8 small pancakes total.
  6. When bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, drizzle a small amount of maple syrup directly onto each pancake. Flip immediately and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. If adding eggs, crack them into the buttered skillet and cook over medium low heat until the whites set but yolks remain runny. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  8. Place one pancake maple side up, then layer with a sausage patty and a slice of American cheese. Add an egg if using, then top with another pancake maple side down. Serve immediately.

Notes

Drizzle the maple syrup on the pancakes right before flipping for maximum caramelization and those signature sweet pockets. Store assembled McGriddles in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave for 60-90 seconds from refrigerated or 2-3 minutes from frozen.