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Easy Homemade McGriddle Recipe

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A homemade version of the classic McGriddle sandwich featuring sweet maple-infused pancakes and savory sausage patties, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups (190 g)
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Baking soda – ¼ teaspoon
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon
  • Granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons
  • Buttermilk – 1 cup (240 ml) (or milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • Egg – 1 large (room temperature)
  • Unsalted butter – 2 tablespoons, melted
  • Pure maple syrup – 2 tablespoons
  • Ground pork sausage – ¾ pound (340 g)
  • Maple syrup – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Freshly ground black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika – ¼ teaspoon (optional)
  • Butter or oil for cooking
  • Extra maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the sausage patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork sausage, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix gently until just combined. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a round patty about 3 inches wide and ½ inch thick. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the pancake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a separate small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined, leaving some lumps.
  3. Cook the sausage patties: Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil. Cook sausage patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F). Remove and keep warm.
  4. Cook the pancakes: Wipe skillet clean and lightly butter it. Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto hot griddle. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
  5. Assemble McGriddles: Place a sausage patty between two pancakes, pressing gently to stick. Serve warm with extra maple syrup.

Notes

Use real maple syrup for authentic sweetness. For best sausage flavor, choose fresh pork sausage or substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option. Avoid over-mixing pancake batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use a well-seasoned skillet or griddle to prevent sticking. Pancake batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Leftovers keep 2 days refrigerated or can be frozen.

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