Description
Homemade McGriddle Muffins combine the sweet flavors of maple-infused pancake buns with savory breakfast sausage and melted cheddar cheese for a delicious and customizable breakfast sandwich. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with fresh ingredients, ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches.
Ingredients
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Pancake Buns
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Sandwich Filling
- 4 breakfast sausage patties
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancake Buns: In a mixing bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, milk, egg, maple syrup, and optionally vanilla extract until smooth. Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease. Using a spoon or ladle, pour batter into 3-4 inch rounds. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (2-3 minutes), flip and cook until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage Patties: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage patties and cook thoroughly until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place one pancake bun on a clean surface, top with a slice of cheddar cheese, then a hot sausage patty to allow cheese to melt slightly. Cover with another pancake bun to form the sandwich.
- Serve Warm and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm for the best gooey cheese and soft pancake buns experience.
Notes
- Use medium heat to prevent burning pancakes and sausage.
- Don’t skip the maple syrup for authentic McGriddle sweetness.
- Wrap sandwiches in foil and warm briefly in a low oven for perfect melted cheese.
- Use fresh sausage and quality cheese for best flavor.
- Adjust the size of muffins to suit snacks or fuller breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Griddle, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg