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.

This savory breakfast sandwich has just a hint of sweetness with the pancake buns that makes it one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches. This McDonald's copycat recipe is really easy to do and tastes a

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.

Equipment needed

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

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
Salt
Milk
Butter
Large Eggs
Pure Maple Syrup
Vanilla Extract
Crispy bacon or pork sausage
Cheese slices

Instructions for these copycat McGriddles

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 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.

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.

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.

Storage

The pancake buns will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month. Once you've cooked the McGriddle pancakes, allow them to cool completely. Layer pancakes between sheets of waxed paper and place inside a reusable freezer bag or airtight container.

When it's time to reheat your frozen pancakes, place your pancakes in the toaster or toaster oven and heat until warm.

Substitutions/Variations

Don't like maple syrup? Simply omit it from the pancakes.

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 metal mason jar lids or a ring mold

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.