Homemade McGriddle Muffins: Easy & Delicious Breakfast at Home
These Homemade McGriddle Muffins taste just like the fast-food favorite — fluffy pancake muffins baked with sausage, egg, and melty cheese. Sweet, savory, and meal-prep friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Muffins: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Filling: 6 sausage patties cooked and flattened, 6 eggs scrambled or fried, 6 slices American cheese
- Optional Add-ins: Sharp cheddar cheese, turkey sausage, drizzle of hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Cook sausage patties until browned, then flatten slightly. Scramble or fry eggs as desired.
- Spoon a layer of batter into each muffin cup. Add sausage patty, a portion of egg, and half a slice of cheese.
- Cover with additional batter until muffin cups are just filled.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until muffins are golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Grease muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- Add diced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese for a Tex-Mex twist.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top for a sweeter version.
- Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze individually for 2 months.