When my homemade McGriddles went viral on the social media platforms, Instagram and TikTok, I knew I had to share this Homemade McGriddle copycat recipe. When figuring out this recipe, I tapped into nearly thirty years of cooking experience, to figure out how to best make this Mcgriddle recipe.
After several rounds of recipe testing and perfecting the process, I now make this recipe every Saturday morning. This breakfast sandwich is easy to make and is delicious every single time
Why you'll love this copycat McDonald's McGriddle
- Using fresh ingredients to make your sandwich.
- Delicious way to start your day with an easy recipe.
- Good breakfast sandwich that is kid-friendly.
- You can customize your sandwich to your liking.
Tools you'll need to make McGriddles
For this recipe you'll need a metal biscuit cutter, an ice cream scoop and a nonstick pan.
Ingredients needed for this homemade McGriddle recipe
For the full list of ingredients and quantities, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Pure maple syrup – The key ingredient that gives the pancake buns their signature sweet maple flavor. It’s swirled directly into the pancakes as they cook.
- All-purpose flour – Creates the base for the thick, fluffy homemade pancake buns.
- Eggs – Add richness to the pancakes and serve as the hearty breakfast filling inside each sandwich.
- Bacon or sausage – Adds a savory, salty contrast to the sweet maple pancakes. Choose crispy bacon or breakfast sausage patties.
- Cheese – Melts over the warm egg and meat, giving the McGriddle its creamy, cheesy finish. American cheese gives you the most classic fast-food-style result.
How to Make a McGriddle
- Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.Add milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and 1 egg; mix until smooth. It will be a thick pancake batter.
- Heat an electric griddle or pan over medium-low heat and spray cooking spray. Spray the inside of your metal biscuit cutter with non-stick spray and place it in the pan. Using your ice cream scoop, scoop the batter into biscuit cutter.
3. In the center of the pancake add about 1 teaspoon of maple syrup and use a toothpick to lightly mix it the maple syrup into the pancake while it cooks in the pan.
4. Cook until bubbles form and the edges of the cakes are dry, about 2 minutes. Remove the biscuit cutter carefully and gently flip the fluffy pancake and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
5. While your pancakes are cooking, in a separate frying pan cook your bacon slices or sausage patties.
6. Once your pancakes are done cooking, place them on a dish and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
7. Clean your biscuit cutter and spray the inside again with cooking spray. Heat your large skillet to medium heat and drop your egg into the center of the biscuit cutter. top with a pinch of salt. Allow to cook until the sides are slightly cooked, about 2 minutes.
8. Gently remove the biscuit cutter and carefully flip the egg and cook on the other side.
9. Prepare your copycat McDonald’s McGriddle by topping one of the pancakes with a slice of cheese (can be a slice of American cheese or any cheese you prefer), cooked egg, cooked bacon or sausage and top with your other pancake.
Homemade McGriddles Substitutions and Variations
Don't like maple syrup? Simply omit it from the pancakes. You can also use agave or honey.
Want a meatless McGriddle breakfast sandwich? Simply omit the bacon or sausage.
Want a dairy free McGriddle? Replace the milk in the pancake batter with your choice of dairy free milk, replace the butter in the pancake batter with vegetable oil and omit the cheese from the sandwich.
Don't want to use a metal biscuit cutter? You can also use a 4 cup egg frying pan
Don't want a fried egg on your McDonald's copycat McGriddle? Opt for a folded egg by scrambling your eggs and folding them up.
Don't want to make homemade pancakes from scratch? Use your favorite pancake mix instead.
McGriddle Storage
- Refrigerator: Allow the homemade McGriddle breakfast sandwiches to cool completely, then wrap each sandwich tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3–4 days.
- Freezer: For longer storage, wrap each cooled sandwich individually in plastic wrap or foil, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months for the best texture and flavor.
- Reheating from refrigerated: Remove any plastic wrap and microwave for 45–90 seconds, or until the egg, meat, and cheese are heated through. For a better pancake texture, reheat in an air fryer or toaster oven at 350°F for 5–8 minutes.
- Reheating from frozen: For best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. You can also microwave directly from frozen for 1–2 minutes, flipping halfway through, then continue heating in short intervals until hot throughout.
- Meal prep tip: Assemble and freeze the sandwiches individually so you can grab one at a time for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
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Homemade McGriddle
Ingredients
Pancake mix
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup separated
Mcgriddle fillings
- 4 Large eggs
- 4 Slices of cheese
- 4 Cooked Bacon Slices or Sausage Patties
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.Add milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and 1 egg; mix until smooth. It will be a thick pancake batter.
- Heat an electric griddle or pan over medium-low heat and spray cooking spray. Spray the inside of your metal biscuit cutter with non-stick spray and place it in the pan. Using your ice cream scoop, scoop the batter into biscuit cutter.
- In the center of the pancake add about 2 teaspoon of maple syrup and use a toothpick to lightly mix it the maple syrup into the pancake while it cooks in the pan.
- Cook until bubbles form and the edges of the cakes are dry, about 2 minutes. Remove the biscuit cutter carefully and gently flip the fluffy pancake and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
- While your pancakes are cooking, in a separate frying pan cook your bacon slices or sausage patties.
- Once your pancakes are done cooking, place them on a dish and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Clean your biscuit cutter and spray the inside again with cooking spray. Heat your large skillet to medium heat and drop your egg into the center of the biscuit cutter. top with a pinch of salt. Allow to cook until the sides are slightly cooked, about 2 minutes. Repeat until all 4 eggs are fully cooked.
- Gently remove the biscuit cutter and carefully flip the egg and cook on the other side.
- Prepare your copycat McDonald’s McGriddle by topping one of the pancakes with a slice of cheese (can be a slice of American cheese or any cheese you prefer), cooked egg, cooked bacon or sausage and top with your other pancake.
FloridaGirl says
Now THIS THIS is a mcgriddle. I keep seeing recipes that don't feature maple syrup in the pancake and this is not only easy to replicate but true to the original it's copying. Fabulous work dear!!!!
Sarah says
This was so amazing! Whole fam loved it
Bre says
This is actually a really good recipe. I highly recommend trying it. This recipe is very filling.
I like the pancakes so much I want to experiment with adding different ingredients to them (e.g., nuts, berries, spices, purees, etc.). *whispers* I don't really like pancakes.
Notes/My Thoughts:
1. I noticed that the egg for the pancake mix is not listed in the pancake mix ingredient list. You actually would need 5 eggs for this recipe instead of 4.
2. The pancakes are a bit thick. You could probably double the recipe if you use less batter to make each pancake. I did make mine wider by using a mini egg pan that I had on hand.