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Homemade McGriddle Muffins (Sweet & Savory Breakfast)

These McGriddle Muffins are the ultimate sweet-and-savory breakfast hybrid—packed with real maple flavor, savory sausage, and sharp cheddar cheese—all baked into perfectly golden muffins. They’re portable, meal-prep friendly, and kid-approved, making them ideal for busy mornings or cozy weekend brunches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage turkey or pork
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups gluten free protein pancake mix I used King Arthur Baking brand
  • 1.5 cups almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup + more if you like them sweeter!

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cook the breakfast sausage in a pan for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain fat and add it to a large bowl. 
  • Add the pancake mix, eggs, almond milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
  • Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with avocado oil. Divide the mixture between the 12 cups, filling to the top.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.
  • Let them cool for 10 minutes, then remove and enjoy with more maple syrup, if desired!

Notes

    • Want stronger maple flavor? Add maple extract or swirl a little syrup in the center before baking for that signature sausage McGriddle muffin flavor.
    • Avoid dry muffins by not overmixing the batter—stir gently until everything just comes together.
    • Test one muffin early. Gluten-free batters can vary—checking one muffin a few minutes early helps avoid overbaking the full batch.
    • Mini muffin option: Use a mini tin and reduce bake time to about 12 minutes. Great for toddlers, snacks, or brunch buffets.
    • For a lower fat version: Use turkey sausage and fat free cheddar cheese!
  • No sticking, no mess: Use silicone liners or generously grease a prepared muffin pan to avoid sticky bottoms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg