Description
Enjoy a fun breakfast treat with these McGriddle Muffins, combining the sweet and savory flavors of pancakes, bacon, and maple syrup in a delicious muffin form!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (for the maple flavor)
- 6 slices of cooked bacon or sausage patties, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and maple syrup.
- Combine the Ingredients:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add the Bacon or Sausage:
- Gently fold in the cooked and chopped bacon or sausage patties. If using, you can also fold in the shredded cheese at this stage.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve:
- Let the muffins cool slightly before serving. For extra maple flavor, drizzle a bit of syrup on top before eating.
Notes
These muffins are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg