Description
This Homemade McGriddle recipe brings a delicious twist on the classic fast-food favorite, combining sweet maple-flavored pancakes with savory bacon, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these McGriddles are made from scratch using fluffy maple-infused pancakes as buns, with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and eggs cooked to your preference.
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes (McGriddle Buns)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices American cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Maple syrup (for drizzling and serving)
Instructions
- Make the pancake batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, ensuring the mixture is smooth.
- Mix batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Heat skillet or griddle: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes: Pour 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat in batches.
- Keep pancakes warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm oven to keep them heated while preparing the filling.
- Cook bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook eggs: In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook according to your preference—fried with whites set and yolks runny, scrambled, or fully cooked yolks.
- Assemble McGriddles: Place one maple-flavored pancake on a plate, layer with a slice of cheese, a crispy bacon slice, and a cooked egg.
- Complete sandwich: Top with another pancake, then drizzle maple syrup over the assembled McGriddle for that signature sweet-savory flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra maple syrup on the side if desired, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the pancake batter to maintain fluffiness.
- You can customize eggs to your liking—fried, scrambled, or even poached.
- Use your favorite cheese for variations in flavor, such as cheddar or pepper jack.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven to serve all McGriddles hot and fresh.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or plant-based bacon alternatives.
