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Homemade McDonald's McGriddles

McGriddles are a McDonald’s breakfast classic, and now you can make them at home with my homemade McDonald’s McGriddles recipe!

The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this sandwich an absolute treat. Plus, it’s easy to whip up in minutes!

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Homemade McDonald's McGriddles

Whether you’re making them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these homemade McGriddles are sure to hit the spot!

Homemade McDonald's McGriddles

Fluffy pancakes with drizzles of maple syrup, crispy strips of bacon, and a soft omelet blanketed in American cheese. SOLD! Flavor as you like.

Homemade McDonald's McGriddles

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Why We Love the Homemade Version of McDonald’s McGriddles?

A healthy and yummy breakfast is just the right way to start a day. It keeps your energy bars high, your mood good, and your tummy happy. The homemade version of McDonald’s McGriddles packs in a lot more nutrition and taste than the original.

Plus, no unknown ingredients or preservatives upset your digestion.

I know I love the fact that my homemade McGriddles have no added sugar, and instead, I can treat myself to a generous dose of maple syrup.

And I’m sure you know how I enjoy pairing pantry staples in mere minutes to come up with some mind-boggling-ly good!

Homemade McDonald's McGriddles

What Can I Serve These Copycat McDonald’s Sandwiches With?

Your choices are open to whatever you like. I love pairing it with a fresh and chilled bowl of seasonal fruits. Or some yogurt parfaits with walnuts and dark chocolate chips. You can also serve it with a veggie smoothie or a bowl of overnight oats. Yum!

What Substitutions Can I Make?

This copycat McDonald’s sandwich is super customizable, and you can choose different ingredients or toppings. Some of the things you can use instead are chicken sausage patties, whole wheat pancake batter, wheat buns, honey mustard, or garlic mayo. You can also go with vegan cheese slices instead of American cheese. It’s all on you, my friend!

Homemade McDonald's McGriddles

Ingredients For Homemade McDonald’s McGriddles:

  • Pancake batter
  • Maple syrup
  • Large eggs
  • Slices of bacon
  • Slices American cheese

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How To Make Homemade McDonald’s McGriddles:

Step 1. Place the maple syrup in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a low boil. Whisk often until the maple syrup darkens, thickens, and reaches a temperature of 265 degrees.

Place the maple syrup in a saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a low boil. Whisk often until the maple syrup darkens, thickens and reaches a temperature of 265 degrees.

Step 2. Pour the maple syrup mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cool until it can be crumbled into pieces.

Step 3. Prepare the pancake mix, and use it to make 8 smaller pancakes.

Prepare the pancake mix, and use it to make 8 smaller pancakes.

Sprinkle some of the crushed maple syrup mixtures into the pancakes as they cook.

Sprinkle some of the crushed maple syrup mixtures into the pancakes as they cook.

Step 4. Cook the eggs, dividing them into 4 pieces when finished.

Cook the eggs, dividing them into 4 pieces when finished.

Step 5. Cook the bacon until crispy and then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Cook the bacon until crispy and then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 6. Top four of the pancakes with a slice of American cheese.

Top four of the pancakes with a slice of American cheese.

Then one portion of egg.

Then one portion of egg.

Then a slice of bacon broken in half.

Then a slice of bacon broken in half.

Step 7. Add another pancake on top of each sandwich and serve.

Homemade McDonald’s McGriddles

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Homemade McDonalds McGriddles

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
McGriddles are a McDonald's breakfast classic, and now you can make them at home with my homemade McDonald's McGriddles recipe! The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this sandwich an absolute treat. Plus, it's easy to whip up in minutes!
4.75 from 4 votes

Ingredients 

  • 1 Batch Pancake batter
  • ½ C. Maple syrup
  • 4 Eggs, Large
  • 4 Slices Bacon
  • 4 Slices American cheese

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Instructions

  • Place the maple syrup in a saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a low boil. Whisk often until the maple syrup darkens, thickens and reaches a temperature of 265 degrees.
  • Pour the maple syrup mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet and cool until it can be crumbled into pieces.
  • Prepare the pancake mix, and use it to make 8 smaller pancakes. Sprinkle some of the crushed maple syrup mixture into the pancakes as they cook.
  • Cook the eggs, dividing them into 4 pieces when finished.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy and then drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Top four of the pancakes with a slice of American cheese, then one portion of egg and a slice of the bacon broken in half.
  • Add another pancake on top of each sandwich and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 575mg | Sugar: 25g
Author: Marta

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How to Store McGriddles?

The recipe makes 4 McGriddles at once. So, you can refrigerate these for grab-on-the-go kinda mornings later. Just put each item in a separate airtight box and assemble it when you’re ready to chow down! Everything will stay good for four days at least!

How to Reheat McGriddles?

Oh, it’s so easy! Take everything out of the fridge. Assemble as usual. And heat your bacon-lined fluffy sandwich in the microwave for 20-40 minutes. You can also heat it in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes.

How Can I Increase the Protein Content?

The recipe is already oozing protein. But if you’re all about “gimme more muscle,” use egg whites alone! You can also switch bacon for turkey sausage. Or maybe switch the American cheese with feta, and you’d be good to go!

Homemade McDonald’s McGriddles

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