Homemade McGriddle Muffins Recipe
Homemade McGriddle Muffins are a delicious breakfast treat featuring soft maple-infused muffins filled with savory sausage patties, eggs, and melty cheese. This recipe combines sweet and savory flavors in a handheld sandwich perfect for busy mornings or a comforting brunch.
- Author: Amy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the 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
For the Filling:
- 6 sausage patties, cooked and flattened
- 6 eggs, scrambled or fried
- 6 slices American cheese
Optional Add-ins:
- Sharp cheddar cheese for stronger flavor
- Turkey sausage for a lighter option
- Drizzle of hot honey for a sweet-spicy twist
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin to ensure muffins don’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is just combined – avoid overmixing for tender muffins.
- Prepare Sausage Patties: Cook the sausage patties in a skillet until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and flatten slightly for easier layering in the muffins.
- Cook Eggs: Scramble or fry the eggs according to your preference until fully cooked.
- Assemble Muffins: Spoon a small layer of batter into each muffin cup to form the base. Place one sausage patty on top, then add a portion of scrambled or fried egg and half a slice of American cheese.
- Top with Batter: Cover the fillings with more batter until the muffin cup is nearly full, ensuring the fillings are encased within the muffin once baked.
- Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool slightly in the tin before removing. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- For a sharper cheese flavor, swap American cheese with sharp cheddar.
- Add a drizzle of hot honey on the finished muffin for a sweet and spicy kick.
- Do not overmix muffin batter to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- If you prefer, eggs can be cooked in bulk ahead of time to speed up assembly.
Keywords: McGriddle, breakfast muffins, sausage egg cheese muffin, homemade breakfast sandwich, maple muffins, easy breakfast