Delicious Homemade McGriddle Sandwich

As seen in Rise and Shine with Delicious Breakfast Recipes.

Stack golden maple pancakes stuffed with sausage, cheesy eggs, crispy bacon, and more for a can’t-miss breakfast. First, cook up your favorite sausage and set aside. Next, scramble and fold your eggs into squares, then make those maple pancakes right in your skillet. Build each sandwich by piling on cheese, sausage, a folded egg, plus bacon if you’re feeling extra hungry, sandwiching all that between pancakes. Dig in while it’s hot, or mix it up with your own add-ins—think veggies or hot sauce, or use ham and turkey instead. Perfect for meal prep, quick breakfasts, or lazy brunches—you’ll want seconds!

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Created By Sasha
Last updated on Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:57 GMT
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If you want a cozy sweet and salty breakfast you can hold in your hand, making these easy homemade McGriddle-style sandwiches at home is the way to go. Fluffy pancakes loaded with maple flavor sandwich together sausage, eggs, gooey cheese, and a little bacon. The best part is you can choose how you stack everything and don't have to wait in fast food lines.

Weekends at our house go smoother when I whip these up because everyone wants something tasty but also made from scratch. It’s honestly our favorite breakfast lately. Sundays are never lazy now—they’re just pancake sandwich days!

Tasty Ingredients

  • Salt and pepper: these season both the pancakes and eggs freshly cracked adds more punch
  • Optional bacon: adds smoky crisp texture thick-cut slices work great
  • Cheese: melts between layers to tie it all together cheddar or American are best for melt and flavor
  • Breakfast sausage: gives that classic flavor feel free to use your favorite or a homemade blend
  • Maple syrup: folds signature sweetness into the pancakes real syrup makes a big difference
  • Baking powder: gives pancakes their lift double-check yours is still bubbly and fresh
  • All purpose flour: builds the pancake structure be careful with measuring for max fluffiness
  • Butter: keeps everything from sticking and makes eggs and cakes rich use good-quality unsalted for best results
  • Garlic powder: perks up eggs with a deeper layer of flavor get a fresh jar for boldness
  • Milk: softens eggs and pancakes use whole milk if you want extra creamy results
  • Eggs: are the protein and creamy part go for fresh large ones to step up your sandwich

Easy-To-Follow Steps

Serve It Up:
Enjoy your sandwiches hot so the cheese is nice and melty and pancakes stay fluffy. Throw in your favorite extras or serve with fresh fruit and coffee if you’re feeling fancy.
Make and Stack:
Put one pancake on the plate, lay down a slice of cheese, add a sausage patty, then a square of egg, and some bacon if that’s your jam. Top with a second pancake, gently squish it all together and repeat so you have four sandwiches ready to roll.
Cook The Cakes:
Stir together flour, baking powder, maple syrup, melted butter, milk, one egg, and a little salt. Whisk til smooth. Heat a pan with butter, pour a bit of batter for each pancake (about three heaped tablespoons). Wait for some bubbles, flip, and cook until they're golden. Repeat until you have eight cakes total.
Scramble and Shape the Eggs:
Mix up the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until it's smooth and light. In a non-stick pan, melt some butter over medium low, pour in a quarter of the mix, cook until the sides set, flip once, fold into a square. Do this for all four egg portions.
Sizzle the Sausage Patties:
Form four sausage patties from the mix and toss into a hot skillet. Fry each side for about three minutes until they're nicely browned and cooked through. If you want bacon, add some strips now and finish everything on a plate when done.
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The maple syrup in these pancakes is what does it for me every time. My kids think dipping their sandwiches in more syrup is the best part, so every weekend we end up adding something new and goofy to ours just for fun.

How To Store

Wrap each sandwich up in foil and pop them in the fridge for three days tops. If you want to freeze, keep ’em wrapped up in a freezer bag for about a month. For a quick bite, microwave for a minute or reheat in a low oven to freshen everything up.

Switch-It-Up Ideas

Swap in turkey or fake sausage if you want to go lighter or plant-based. You can use half whole wheat flour or try a high-protein pancake mix to make it extra filling. And don’t worry—nondairy milk or vegan butter will keep things just as tasty.

How To Serve

Serve these with some fresh berries or cut-up fruit on the side for brightness. Or set up a toppings bar with avocado, hot sauce, and more cheese so people can mix it up. Pair with crispy hash browns if you want the real diner vibe.

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Backstory And Fun Facts

This breakfast classic got popular at drive-thrus for that mix of sweet pancake and salty meat. Making it from scratch means you can play with flavors and keep out the weird additives. It’s a fun way to bring a little taste of the diner home to your table.

Common Recipe Questions

→ What's the secret to fluffy pancake buns?

Mix up flour, baking powder, a splash of milk, an egg, and a drizzle of maple syrup for the right batter. Pour onto a buttered skillet, wait for bubbles, flip, and let them get a nice golden color.

→ Can I try meats other than sausage?

You sure can! Swap in bacon, ham, plant-based patties, chicken, or turkey for an easy twist.

→ What cheese should I use here?

Cheddar or American are awesome—they melt easily and taste just right with all the sweet and salty layers.

→ What if I want to pack in some veggies?

Just toss some cooked peppers, spinach, or mushrooms into your eggs before building your sandwich. It adds flavor and a healthy kick.

→ How do I keep leftovers fresh?

Tuck those sandwiches in your fridge or freezer. Heat them up again when you want using your microwave or a toaster oven, and they'll be nice and gooey.

→ Can I make these ahead for crazy mornings?

Definitely! Get them all ready in advance and just heat up before heading out. Breakfast is fast and easy that way.

Quick McGriddle Sandwich

Stack warm maple pancakes, sausage, cheesy eggs, and melty cheese for a super cozy bite to start your day.

Preparation Time
15 Minutes
Cooking Time
25 Minutes
Overall Time
40 Minutes
Created By: Sasha

Recipe Type: Breakfast

Skill Level: Simple

Regional Style: American

Output: 4 Number of Servings (4 breakfast sandwiches)

Special Diets: ~

What You'll Need

→ Egg Prep

01 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 Salt and black pepper, as much as you like
03 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
04 1 cup whole milk
05 6 large eggs

→ Pancake Buns with Maple

06 Pinch of salt
07 2.5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
08 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
09 1 large egg
10 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
11 2/3 cup whole milk
12 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

→ Sausage Patties

13 1 pound ground breakfast sausage

→ Extras (if you want)

14 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
15 8 strips cooked bacon

Steps to Follow

Step 01

Eat these sandwiches while they're warm. If you want, have them with fruit or hash browns on the side. They're best right away.

Step 02

Start with one pancake. Pop on some cheese, then a sausage patty, then your egg square, plus bacon if you want it. Cap it off with another pancake. Do the same for the rest so you end up with 4 of these awesome sandwiches.

Step 03

Put the flour, milk, melted butter, egg, baking powder, maple syrup, and a dash of salt into a bowl and mix it up till it’s nice and smooth. Heat your skillet with a little butter on medium. Scoop about 3 tablespoons per pancake onto the skillet to make a few at a time. Watch for the bubbles (takes about 2 minutes), flip, cook just another minute, and boom—golden pancakes! Set those aside. Keep going till you’ve got 8.

Step 04

Crack your eggs into a big bowl with the milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk it all together so it’s really mixed. Melt a tablespoon of butter in your non-stick skillet over medium-low. Pour in a quarter of your egg mix, let the edges get firm (should be 1–2 minutes), then flip, give it another minute, and fold it into a square. Do this three more times so you end up with 4 egg squares.

Step 05

Take your sausage and make 4 patties about the same size. Warm up a big skillet on medium-high and cook each one for around 3 minutes on each side till they're browned and cooked all the way through. Take them out when done. If you’re adding bacon, cook those strips in the same pan till they're crispy—set them aside too.

Additional Tips

  1. Toss in some sautéed bell pepper or spinach with your eggs if you wanna get a bit of veg in.
  2. Feeling spicy? Add hot sauce or some sliced jalapeño before you stack your sandwich.
  3. Make these in advance and warm them up in the microwave or oven for a speedy grab-and-go breakfast.
  4. Switch up the cheese or swap sausage for bacon, ham, or even a vegan patty for a twist.

Essential Tools

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Allergen Information

Always verify ingredient labels for allergens and consult with a healthcare expert if unsure.
  • This has egg, wheat, milk, and possibly pork depending on your sausage.

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

These details are best used as an estimate and shouldn't replace professional health advice.
  • Calories: 690
  • Fat Content: 43 g
  • Carbohydrates: 47 g
  • Protein: 28 g