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McGriddle Recipe

Published: January 20, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 12 minutes Total Time: About 27 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium Category: Breakfast Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 large eggs, scrambled
  • Butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
  2. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with milk, melted butter, and vanilla
  3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined
  4. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat
  5. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake
  6. Cook until bubbles form on surface, about 3 minutes
  7. Flip and cook until golden brown, about 2 more minutes
  8. Remove pancakes and keep warm
  9. In the same pan, cook scrambled eggs
  10. To assemble: place cheese on one pancake, top with bacon and eggs, then second pancake
  11. Serve immediately while warm

Special Notes

This copycat McGriddle recipe recreates the famous McDonald's breakfast sandwich at home. The key is making fluffy pancakes that can hold the fillings without falling apart. You can customize the fillings with sausage, ham, or different types of cheese. The maple syrup in the batter adds a subtle sweetness that complements the savory fillings. These are perfect for a hearty weekend breakfast.