McDONALD’S SAUSAGE McGRIDDLES

The other day I saw a guy do this on YouTube and just had to give it a try.

They’re easy to make, though require little silicone rings to cook the pancakes and eggs in…at least, to make it uniform. Also, apparently McD’s has figured out how to infuse the little pancakes with maple syrup by using crystallized maple. Substituting a drizzle of real maple syrup when serving does the job.

This recipe for the buttermilk pancakes was enough for about 8 pancakes (4 McGriddles), though we only made 2 McGriddles and saved the batter for tomorrow. Use your favorite ground breakfast sausage but I always recommend Jimmy Dean.

Ingredients:

For the buttermilk pancakes:

• 1 cup flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp Kosher salt

• 1 1/2 tbsp sugar

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted plus more for the griddle and the eggs

For the McGriddles:

• 3 ounces of ground breakfast sausage, divided into 2 patties

• 2 eggs

• 2 slices of American Cheese

• Real maple syrup

Directions:

• Make the buttermilk pancake mix by combining the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. In another small bowl, beat together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and 1 tbsp maple syrup. Stir the buttermilk mix into the dry ingredients using a fork until well combined. Don’t whisk as a few small lumps is alright.

• Heat a griddle over medium low heat. When hot, brush the griddle with butter then place the silicone rings. Spoon in about 1 1/2-2 tbsp of pancake batter into each and let cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Remove the ring and flip the pancakes. Cook another 1 minute or so until golden brown. Remove from the griddle and keep warm in the oven on a plate. Repeat with the remaining pancakes.

• Cook the sausage patties on the same griddle until well browned on both sides. Drain on a paper towel then keep warm while you cook the eggs.

• Place two silicone rings in a non-stick skillet and add about 1 tsp of butter to the each ring. Crack an egg into each and break the yolk, stirring it a little. Let the egg cook until set then remove the right. Flip the egg for about 20 seconds to finish cooking.

• To assemble the McGriddles, place one of the pancakes on a plate. Add the sliced cheese, then the cooked sausage patty, then the egg and the top. Drizzle with a little maple syrup and serve immediately.