McGriddle Muffins Recipe
This McGriddle muffins recipe has all the flavors of a homemade McDonald’s McGriddle packed into a warm, cheesy breakfast muffin. Made with sausage, pancake mix, cheddar, and real maple syrup, these savory muffins are easy, kid-friendly, and freezer-ready for quick mornings.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- muffin tin
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sausage browned and grease drained
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (or reduce to 375°F if using a dark pan). Grease a 12-cup regular muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine pancake mix and water until just blended.
- Stir in cooked sausage, maple syrup, and cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Use a 3-tablespoon portion scoop to divide batter into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra protein, try using a protein pancake mix.
- Pair with scrambled eggs for a true McGriddle-style breakfast.
- These reheat well. Just store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for meal prep.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 220kcal