Sausage Egg McGriddle
Savor the delightful blend of sweet and savory with the homemade Sausage Egg McGriddle. This breakfast classic features fluffy pancakes enveloping a perfectly spiced sausage patty and a rich egg, all drizzled with pure maple syrup. Whether you’re preparing for a leisurely weekend or a busy weekday, this indulgent dish promises to elevate your breakfast experience and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1/2 pound ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Form ground sausage into round patties and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Remove and let rest.
- Prepare pancake batter according to package instructions. Pour small amounts onto the skillet to form pancakes; cook until bubbles form, then flip.
- In the same skillet, crack eggs and cook sunny-side up or scrambled for about 3-4 minutes until just set.
- Assemble by stacking one pancake, adding sausage, an egg, and topping with another pancake. Drizzle generously with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider mixing cheese into the eggs. Substitute sausage with turkey or veggie alternatives for a different twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.