Homemade McGriddle Muffins
If you love the sweet and savory combo of a McGriddle, you’re going to love these Homemade McGriddle Muffins! They have all the flavors of your favorite breakfast sandwich—fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, melty cheese, and eggs—baked into a convenient grab-and-go muffin. Plus, a drizzle of maple syrup takes them to the next level!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra fluffiness)
1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 12-18 muffins
For the Filling:
1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
4 eggs, scrambled
For Serving:
Additional maple syrup for drizzling or dipping
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: Make the Pancake Batter
In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes (this makes a quick buttermilk substitute).
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
Add the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract (if using), and buttermilk mixture. Stir until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
Gently fold in the maple syrup for that signature McGriddle flavor.
Step 3: Assemble the Muffins
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pancake batter into the bottom of each muffin cup.
Add a layer of crumbled Italian sausage, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese.
Top with another tablespoon of pancake batter to cover the fillings.
Step 4: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
Let the muffins cool for a couple of minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side for dipping.
These McGriddle Muffins are perfect for meal prepping—just store leftovers in the fridge or freezer and reheat them for a quick breakfast on busy mornings!
