McGriddle Muffins
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 cups Pancake mix (any “just add water” or complete mix) 🥞
- 1 1/4 cups Water (or milk for extra richness) 🥛
- 1/2 lb Breakfast sausage (browned and crumbled) 🥩
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1/4 cup Real maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling!) 🍯
- Optional: Scrambled egg bits to mix in! 🥚
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a standard muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray. 📝🔥
- The Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together your pancake mix and water (or milk) until just combined. Don’t overmix—a few lumps are okay! 🌪️🥞
- Sweeten the Deal: Stir in the maple syrup to give the batter that signature McGriddle flavor. 🍯✨
- The Filling: Fold in your browned breakfast sausage and shredded cheese. 🥩🧀🌀
- Fill ‘Em Up: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. 📏🥯
- Bake: Pop them in the oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. ⏲️🎯
- The Sticky Finish: While they are hot, brush the tops with a little extra maple syrup for that perfect glisten! 🍯🤤✨
- Serve: Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm! 🍽️🏃♂️
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Syrup Pocket” Trick: For authentic flavor, you can mix a little maple syrup with a pinch of flour to create a thick paste. Drop a tiny dollop into the center of the batter before baking for a “syrup pocket” surprise! 🪄🍯
- Freeze for Later: These are the ultimate meal-prep breakfast! Let them cool completely, freeze them in a bag, and just pop one in the microwave for 45 seconds on busy mornings. ❄️💎
