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Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe for Meal Prep Mornings Recipe

Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe for Meal Prep Mornings Recipe
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This Easy 5-Minute McGriddle recipe is perfect for quick meal prep mornings, combining sweet and savory flavors with fluffy maple-infused pancakes, crispy bacon or sausage, melty American cheese, and fluffy eggs. Ready in just minutes, it’s a delicious homemade alternative to the fast-food classic to jumpstart your day.

Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

  • 1 cup pancake mix (like Bisquick)
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoons maple sugar or brown sugar (optional, for extra maple flavor)

Eggs

  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Meat & Cheese

  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy OR 4 breakfast sausage patties

Other

  • Butter or cooking spray for greasing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, 1 egg, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and maple sugar or brown sugar if using. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  2. Cook the Eggs: In a lightly greased skillet, scramble the 4 eggs with salt and pepper until just set but still moist. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  3. Cook the Meat: If using bacon, cook strips until crispy in a skillet or oven. For sausage patties, cook thoroughly until browned and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
  4. Make the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Pour a small amount of batter to form one pancake (about 3-4 inches in diameter). Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat to make 8 pancakes total.
  5. Assemble the McGriddles: On one pancake, layer one slice of cheese, a portion of scrambled eggs, two strips of bacon or one sausage patty, then top with another pancake to form a sandwich. Press gently to combine the flavors.
  6. Serve: Serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side for drizzling. For meal prep, wrap sandwiches individually and refrigerate or freeze for quick reheating.

Notes

  • Using maple sugar or brown sugar enhances the maple flavor in the pancakes but is optional.
  • You can substitute bacon with sausage patties or any cooked breakfast meat of your choice.
  • For a healthier variation, use whole grain pancake mix and turkey bacon.
  • To reheat, microwave for 30-60 seconds or toast in an oven until warm.
  • These McGriddles are best consumed within 3 days if refrigerated or up to 1 month if frozen.

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