These homemade McGriddle Muffins are the perfect blend of sweet and savory in every bite. Made with fluffy flour-based pancake mix, savory breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and a hint of maple syrup, they bring all the flavors of a classic McGriddle sandwich int a convenient, portable form. Packed with protein-rich eggs and sausage, these muffins make and ideal make-ahead breakfast or freezer-friendly meal prep option for busy mornings. Whether you’re’ craving a McDonald’s-inspired breakfast or looking for a fun weekend brunch idea, these maple sausage muffins are sure to hit the spot!
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McGriddle Breakfast Muffins
These sweet and savory McGriddle muffins are loaded with pancake batter, sausage, cheese, eggs, and a touch of maple syrup for the ultimate homemade breakfast-on-the-go.
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- .5 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cup whole milk
- 4 oz freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- In a frying pan, brown the breakfast sausage until no longer pink. Then shut off the heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, shredded cheese, and maple syrup until combined.
- Stir in the breakfast sausage into the batter mixture.
- Grab a 12 count muffin tin (or 18 count, I had extra batter), line it with muffin liners and spray with cooking spray.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin liners until full.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. May be shorter or longer depending on your oven. Just check them at 20 minutes. You don't want to over cook them and dry them out.
- Note: I had a little extra batter so I made them into pancakes on a pan.
- Ready to serve. Top the muffins with a little maple syrup or pancake syrup and enjoy!