1. Make the Pancake Batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and maple syrup. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth — don’t overmix.
2. Cook the Pancake Buns
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake, keeping them small and uniform in size (similar to an English muffin). Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden. Set aside.
3. Cook the Sausage and Eggs
- Cook sausage patties in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
- For the eggs, lightly beat them and cook in the same skillet. Shape them into round portions using a biscuit cutter or simply fold into squares for a fast-food style look.
4. Assemble the McGriddle
- Place one pancake down as the base.
- Add a sausage patty, a slice of cheese, and an egg.
- Top with another pancake.
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle a little maple syrup between the layers before closing.
Tips for Perfect Homemade McGriddles
- For that signature syrup pocket effect, you can drizzle tiny dots of maple syrup on the pancake as it cooks (they’ll caramelize and give bursts of sweetness).
- If you like it extra cheesy, use two slices of cheese per sandwich.
- You can make the pancakes and sausage ahead of time and freeze them. Just reheat and assemble in minutes for a grab-and-go breakfast.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with hash browns or crispy breakfast potatoes.
- Add a side of fresh fruit for balance.
- Serve with extra maple syrup for dipping.
Final Thoughts
The Homemade McGriddle is everything you want in a breakfast sandwich: sweet, savory, cheesy, and comforting. Once you try making it at home, you’ll realize just how easy it is to bring the magic of this fast-food classic to your own kitchen — fresher, hotter, and even more delicious than the original.