Easy & Simple Homemade McGriddles
If you’re looking for a fun, filling, kid-approved breakfast that tastes like a sweet and savory fast-food favorite, these Homemade McGriddles are such a good one to make.
They’re made with fluffy mini pancakes, hot sausage patties, melty Kraft cheese slices, and warm eggs stacked together into a soft breakfast sandwich. Every bite has that perfect mix of sweet pancake, salty sausage, creamy cheese, and hearty egg.
They’re easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner, weekend mornings, or a fun family meal when everyone wants something comforting and simple.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pancake mix
- Sausage patties
- Kraft cheese slices
- Eggs, scrambled or fried
- Syrup, optional for dipping
👩🍳 How to Make Homemade McGriddles
⭐ Step 1: Prepare the Pancake Batter
Mix the pancake batter according to the package directions. You want the batter smooth but not too thin, because thicker batter helps make soft, fluffy pancakes that hold the sandwich together.
⭐ Step 2: Make Small Pancakes
Cook small pancakes on a griddle or skillet, about the size of sandwich buns. Try to keep them all close in size so the sandwiches stack neatly.
⭐ Step 3: Cook the Sausage
Cook the sausage patties until they are hot, browned, and fully cooked. If they release extra grease, pat them lightly with a paper towel.
⭐ Step 4: Melt the Cheese
While the sausage patties are still hot, place a Kraft cheese slice on top of each one. Let the cheese soften and melt slightly over the sausage.
⭐ Step 5: Cook the Eggs
Cook the eggs scrambled or fried, depending on what your family likes. Scrambled eggs are easier for kids, while fried eggs give a classic breakfast sandwich feel.
⭐ Step 6: Build the Sandwiches
Place one pancake on the bottom, add the cheesy sausage patty, then add the cooked egg.
⭐ Step 7: Add the Top Pancake
Place another pancake on top to close the sandwich. Press gently so everything holds together.
⭐ Step 8: Serve Warm
Serve immediately while the pancakes are soft, the cheese is melty, and the sausage is hot.
⭐ Step 9: Add Syrup if You Want
Serve syrup on the side for dipping if you want that sweet and savory McGriddle-style flavor without making the sandwich soggy.
✨ Make It Even Better
- Use maple sausage for extra sweet flavor
- Add a little syrup inside the pancake batter
- Add crispy bacon with the sausage
- Use folded eggs for cleaner sandwiches
- Add extra cheese for more melt
- Make mini versions for kids
- Wrap them in foil for grab-and-go breakfasts
- Add hash browns on the side
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Kid-approved and family-friendly
- Sweet and savory flavor
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Great for breakfast or dinner
- Budget-friendly
- Filling and satisfying
- Fun homemade fast-food style meal
- Easy to customize
- Perfect for meal prep
- Great for busy mornings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, they’re great for meal prep. Assemble, wrap, and reheat when ready.
2. Can I freeze homemade McGriddles?
Yes, wrap each sandwich individually and freeze.
3. What eggs work best?
Scrambled eggs or folded eggs are easiest for sandwiches.
4. Can I use bacon instead of sausage?
Yes, bacon works great.
5. Can I use another cheese?
Yes, American, cheddar, or Colby Jack all work.
6. Can I make them smaller?
Yes, mini pancakes make perfect kid-sized sandwiches.
7. How do I keep them from getting soggy?
Serve syrup on the side instead of pouring it inside.
8. Can I reheat them in the microwave?
Yes, but oven or air fryer gives better texture.
9. Can I use homemade pancakes?
Yes, homemade pancakes work perfectly.
10. Are these good for dinner?
Yes, they’re great for breakfast-for-dinner nights.
💡 10 Pro Tips
⭐ Make the pancakes small and even for easy stacking.
⭐ Keep pancakes warm while cooking the sausage and eggs.
⭐ Add cheese while the sausage is still hot so it melts better.
⭐ Pat sausage lightly if it is too greasy.
⭐ Use scrambled eggs for easier kid-friendly sandwiches.
⭐ Serve syrup on the side to keep pancakes fluffy.
⭐ Don’t overfill the sandwich or it may slide apart.
⭐ Wrap leftovers individually for quick reheating.
⭐ Freeze extras for busy mornings.
⭐ Serve warm for the best melty, soft texture.
🧊 Storage Tips
Store leftover sandwiches wrapped tightly in foil, plastic wrap, or an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for 2–3 days. For freezing, wrap each sandwich individually and place them in a freezer bag.
Reheat in the microwave for a quick option, or use the oven or air fryer for a better texture. Add syrup after reheating, not before.
🔐 Why This Recipe Works
The pancakes act like soft sweet sandwich buns, the sausage adds savory flavor, the cheese melts into the warm meat, and the eggs make the sandwich hearty and filling. Serving syrup on the side gives you that sweet McGriddle-style flavor without making the pancakes soggy.
These Homemade McGriddles are soft, cheesy, savory, sweet, and so easy to make — a fun breakfast sandwich that kids and adults will both love.
