Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe for Meal Prep Mornings Recipe
This Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe is perfect for quick meal prep mornings, combining fluffy maple-flavored pancakes with savory eggs, crispy bacon or sausage, and melty American cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious homemade twist on the classic McGriddle sandwich that you can enjoy fresh or keep warm for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Breakfast Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Maple Pancakes
- 1 cup pancake mix (like Bisquick)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar or brown sugar (optional, for extra maple flavor)
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meat and Cheese
- 4 slices American cheese
- 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy OR 4 breakfast sausage patties
Cooking Aids
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing skillet
Instructions
- Prepare Pancake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, 1 egg, and vegetable oil until just combined, allowing for small lumps. Gently fold in 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and maple sugar if using. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate and develop flavor.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Use a 3.5-inch round cookie cutter or mason jar ring to shape pancakes. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into each ring. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then remove the ring carefully, flip, and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden. Repeat until you have 8 pancakes. Keep warm under a towel.
- Cook Eggs: In the same skillet over medium heat, use the ring molds if desired to keep eggs uniform. Crack eggs into the rings, gently break yolks, and season with salt and pepper. Add a few drops of water to the pan, cover, and cook for 1-2 minutes for set whites or 3-4 minutes for fully cooked yolks.
- Prepare Meat: Cook bacon strips in a skillet until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side, or heat sausage patties according to package instructions until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place one pancake down, then a slice of American cheese, followed by one cooked egg, and 2 bacon strips or 1 sausage patty. Top with a second pancake and press gently to form a sandwich.
- Finish and Serve: For extra authenticity, brush the sandwich tops lightly with warm maple syrup. Serve immediately while warm, or keep sandwiches warm in a 200°F oven until ready to eat.
Notes
- Using a ring mold helps make uniform pancakes and eggs for a professional look.
- Maple sugar is optional but enhances the maple flavor in pancakes.
- Bacon can be substituted with sausage patties based on preference.
- Keep cooked components warm under a towel or in a low oven to maintain temperature when preparing multiple sandwiches.
- Adjust egg cook time to your preferred doneness.
Keywords: McGriddle, Breakfast Sandwich, Maple Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Quick Breakfast, Meal Prep
