Sweet, savory breakfast magic
These homemade McGriddle muffins bring together everything you love about the classic drive-thru breakfast—sweet maple flavor, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese—but in an easy, bake-at-home muffin form. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or weekend brunch, these muffins are freezer-friendly and totally customizable. No standing over the stove, no flipping pancakes—just mix, bake, and enjoy that irresistible sweet-savory combo anytime. They’re kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and ideal for anyone who wants a fast breakfast with serious comfort-food vibes.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 10–12 muffins
📝 Ingredients
- 1½ cups pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¾ cup cooked beef breakfast sausage, crumbled
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
(Pork automatically replaced with beef sausage)
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Muffin tin
- Paper liners or nonstick spray
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Skillet
- Spoon or ladle
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
- Cook sausage. Brown beef sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes. Set aside.
- Make pancake batter. In a bowl, whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, maple syrup, and melted butter until smooth.
- Prepare egg mixture. In another bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
- Assemble muffins. Spoon pancake batter into muffin cups (about halfway). Add sausage, a little egg mixture, and cheese. Top with more batter if needed.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed, golden, and set in the center 🧁✨
- Cool slightly and enjoy warm 😊
💡 Pro Tips
- Meal prep win: Cool completely and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Microwave 30–45 seconds or warm in oven at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- Swap it up: Use chicken breakfast sausage or add a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the pancake batter for that true McGriddle vibe.