Alright, let’s be real—McDonald’s McGriddle is kind of a breakfast legend. It’s that perfect combo of fluffy pancake buns, gooey cheese, a fried egg, and crispy bacon or sausage… all with that hint of maple syrup sweetness baked right in. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to hit the drive-thru to get your fix. You can totally make a homemade McGriddle right in your own kitchen, and honestly? It’s even better.
I tried this copycat McGriddle recipe at home one weekend, and my kitchen smelled like a diner in the best way possible. The first bite? Golden pancake edges, a little maple syrup sweetness, salty bacon, melty cheese—it’s like breakfast had a party. And I promise, you don’t need chef-level skills to whip this up. Just a griddle, a biscuit cutter (or even a mason jar lid), and about 30 minutes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll grab from the pantry and fridge. This makes 4 McGriddle sandwiches—perfect for a family breakfast or meal prep:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup (keep some separate)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices of cheese (American cheese is classic, but cheddar works too)
- 4 cooked bacon slices or sausage patties
Step 1: Mix the Pancake Batter
Start by sifting your flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. (Pro tip: sifting keeps your pancakes extra fluffy instead of dense.)
Next, stir in milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and one egg. Mix until smooth. The batter should be thick, kind of like milkshake consistency—don’t over-mix or you’ll lose that fluff factor.
Alright, let’s be real—McDonald’s McGriddle is kind of a breakfast legend. It’s that perfect combo of fluffy pancake buns, gooey cheese, a fried egg, and crispy bacon or sausage… all with that hint of maple syrup sweetness baked right in. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to hit the drive-thru to get your fix. You can totally make a homemade McGriddle right in your own kitchen, and honestly? It’s even better.
I tried this copycat McGriddle recipe at home one weekend, and my kitchen smelled like a diner in the best way possible. The first bite? Golden pancake edges, a little maple syrup sweetness, salty bacon, melty cheese—it’s like breakfast had a party. And I promise, you don’t need chef-level skills to whip this up. Just a griddle, a biscuit cutter (or even a mason jar lid), and about 30 minutes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll grab from the pantry and fridge. This makes 4 McGriddle sandwiches—perfect for a family breakfast or meal prep:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup (keep some separate)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices of cheese (American cheese is classic, but cheddar works too)
- 4 cooked bacon slices or sausage patties
Step 1: Mix the Pancake Batter
Start by sifting your flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. (Pro tip: sifting keeps your pancakes extra fluffy instead of dense.)
Next, stir in milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and one egg. Mix until smooth. The batter should be thick, kind of like milkshake consistency—don’t over-mix or you’ll lose that fluff factor.
