These McGriddle Muffins pack everything you love about a sweet-and-savory breakfast sandwich into a grab-and-go muffin that’s perfect for busy mornings.
Loaded with maple sausage, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and fluffy pancake batter, they’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to become a family favorite for breakfast or brunch.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings.
- Great for meal prep since you can make a big batch ahead of time.
- Freezer-friendly for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
- Grab-and-go convenience with no need to assemble breakfast sandwiches.
- Made with simple pantry staples and easy-to-find ingredients.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Yield:
24 muffins
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 lb sausage meat ( I used maple flavoured )
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3 cups complete pancake mix ( the just add water kind )
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1:
I started by cooking and crumbling some sausage meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
STEP 2:
I added some crumbled bacon to the skillet with the sausage meat and continued cooking for a couple minutes to crisp it up.
STEP 3:
I poured some pancake mix, water, maple syrup, salt and pepper into a large mixing bowl.
STEP 4:
I whisked until all of the ingredients were well combined.
STEP 5:
I added the cooked sausage and bacon to the bowl along with some shredded cheddar cheese.
STEP 6:
I stirred the meat and cheese into the pancake batter.
STEP 7:
I scooped the batter into greased muffin pans.
STEP 8:
I placed the muffin pans in the oven and baked them until a toothpick inserted in the center came up clean.
STEP 9:
I allowed the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then carefully popped them out.
Biting into one of these McGriddle Muffins is the perfect mix of fluffy pancake, savory sausage, crispy bacon, gooey cheddar, and just the right touch of sweet maple in every mouthful.
They’re warm, hearty, and comforting enough to make even the busiest mornings feel like a leisurely weekend breakfast.
If you are looking for a family friendly breakfast recipe that you can prep ahead for busy mornings, then you need to try these McGriddle Muffins!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make McGriddle Muffins ahead of time?
- Yes! These muffins are perfect for meal prep. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
How do I reheat McGriddle Muffins?
- Microwave refrigerated muffins for 20–30 seconds or frozen muffins for 60–90 seconds. You can also warm them in a 350°F oven or air fryer for a few minutes.
Can I use regular breakfast sausage instead of maple sausage?
- Yes. Regular pork sausage, spicy sausage, turkey sausage, or even chicken sausage all work well. If you’re using plain sausage, you can add an extra drizzle of maple syrup for that classic McGriddle flavor.
What type of pancake mix should I use?
- A complete pancake mix that only requires water works best for this recipe. If you’re using a traditional mix, prepare it according to the package directions before adding it to the recipe.
McGriddle Muffins
These McGriddle Muffins pack everything you love about a sweet-and-savory breakfast sandwich into a grab-and-go muffin that's perfect for busy mornings.
Loaded with maple sausage, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and fluffy pancake batter, they're easy to make, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to become a family favorite for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage meat ( I used maple flavoured )
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3 cups complete pancake mix ( the just add water kind )
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Drop the sausage meat into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sausage until it is fully browned and crumble it well.
- Add the crumbled bacon to the skillet and continue cooking for a couple minutes to crisp it up and then set the skillet aside.
- Pour the pancake mix, water, maple syup, salt and pepper into a large mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined.
- Add the crumbled sausage and bacon mixture to the bowl.
- Add the shredded cheddar to the bowl.
- Stir until the meat and cheese are well combined with the pancake batter.
- Spray your muffin tins well with cooking spray.
- Scoop about ¼ cup of the mixture into each muffin well.
- Place the muffin tins in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes up clean. 13 - 15 minutes.
- Remove the muffin tins from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes carefully remove the muffins from the pan. Using silicone muffin pans makes it really easy to pop them out.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 695mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 11g
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