Homemade McGriddle Muffins
These homemade McGriddle muffins combine sweet maple batter with savory sausage, egg, and cheese for a delicious, hand-held breakfast treat.
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 each egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For the Filling
- 6 each sausage patties (cooked and flattened)
- 6 each eggs (scrambled or fried)
- 6 slices American cheese
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (for stronger flavor)
- 6 each turkey sausage (for a lighter option)
- to taste tbsp drizzle of hot honey (for a sweet-spicy twist)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin well with nonstick spray or butter.
Make the Muffin Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup. Combine wet into dry and stir until just combined.
Cook the Fillings
- Cook sausage patties until browned. Prepare eggs either scrambled or fried.
Assemble the Muffins
- Spoon batter into each greased muffin cup. Add one sausage patty, a portion of egg, and half a slice of cheese. Cover with additional batter.
Bake and Finish
- Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
Notes
Serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.