Homemade McGriddle

🧾 Ingredients

For the Pancake Buns:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• Optional: 2–3 tbsp maple syrup crystals (for authentic flavor) OR a swirl of maple syrup while cooking

For the Filling:

• 2 eggs

• 2 slices American cheese (or your favorite melty cheese)

• 2 sausage patties (store-bought or homemade*)

• Butter or oil for cooking

🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Pancake Buns

You’ll need to make small, round pancakes about the size of an English muffin.

1. In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt.

2. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients—don’t overmix.

4. Optional but recommended: sprinkle maple syrup crystals into the batter or onto the pancake as it cooks.

5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly butter it.

6. Use a greased ring mold or mason jar lid to make evenly shaped pancakes (about 3–4 inches wide).

7. Pour in 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges are set, flip, and cook the other side.

📝 You’ll need two pancakes per McGriddle.

2. Cook the Sausage Patties

If using store-bought, cook as directed.
Homemade Sausage Patty Tip: Mix ground pork with salt, pepper, brown sugar, sage, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. Shape and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.

3. Cook the Eggs

Scramble or cook the eggs in a round mold for that McDonald’s-style shape. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Assemble

1. Pancake bun (bottom)

2. Sausage patty

3. Egg

4. Slice of cheese

5. Pancake bun (top)

Let it sit for a minute so the cheese melts into the warm egg and sausage.