Description
Recreate the delicious taste of McDonald’s McGriddle breakfast sandwich at home with this easy copycat recipe. These maple muffin sandwiches are filled with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and gooey American cheese for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
For the maple muffins:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 4 breakfast sausage patties
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices American cheese
- butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the maple muffins: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir just until no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
- Cook the muffins: Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Use a greased 3-inch ring mold or metal biscuit cutter placed on the skillet to form the muffin shape. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the mold and cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form. Flip (with the ring, if using) and cook for another 2 minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining batter to make 8 pancake-style muffins.
- Cook the filling: In the same skillet, cook the sausage patties until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside. Crack eggs into the skillet, cooking until just set (you can shape them in the ring molds for a cleaner sandwich fit).
- Assemble the sandwiches: Layer one maple muffin, a sausage patty, a cooked egg, a slice of cheese, and top with another muffin. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra maple flavor, brush the muffin tops with a little maple syrup.
- You can prepare all components ahead and reheat sandwiches in the oven or microwave for busy mornings.
