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Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe

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Start your day right with our Easy 5-Minute McGriddle Recipe! This delightful breakfast sandwich features fluffy, maple-infused pancakes that cradle eggs, cheese, and your choice of protein for a sweet-and-savory experience. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this recipe is quick to prepare and entirely customizable based on your preferences. With a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can create a delicious meal that the whole family will love. Enjoy this homemade take on a classic favorite—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pancake mix
  • 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)
  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 8 strips Turkey Bacon, cooked until crispy OR 4 breakfast sausage patties
  • Butter or cooking spray for greasing

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, vegetable oil, and maple syrup until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Use a cookie cutter to shape pancakes; pour batter into molds and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook until golden.
  3. In the same skillet, cook eggs seasoned with salt and pepper until desired doneness.
  4. Prepare turkey bacon or sausage according to package instructions until crispy.
  5. Assemble by layering pancake, cheese, egg, protein of choice, and another pancake on top.

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