Mock Mcgriddle

Name: Mock McGriddle With Maple Sugar Crystals
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup maple sugar (king arthur sells this); 1/4 cup water (approx); maple flavoring (optional); 1 1/4 cups Egg Beaters egg substitute (or 5 beaten eggs); 15 slices bacon (or 5 sausage patties or whatever meat desired); 5 slices cheddar cheese

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A from-scratch McGriddle copycat featuring small pancakes studded with maple sugar crystals, layered with bacon, egg patties, and cheddar cheese. The secret is maple sugar crystals rolled fresh before cooking and pressed into the batter.

🏷️< 30 mins

Total

30 min

Servings

5

Recipe Source

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From Food.com · by Michelle_My_Belle

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Instructions

1
Crystals:.
2
Put small amount of sugar on plate.
3
Add one drop of water (or flavoring), and roll sugar into a tiny, less then pea sized ball. Repeat until you have about 6-8 balls per pancake, depending on what you desire.
4
fry bacon and leave to drain on paper towels.
5
Take egg beaters and make 5 small egg patties in one of two ways : A -Use a coffee mug and cook 1/4 cup beaters in microwave until set or stove top using a small pancake form, set aside.
6
Pancakes:.
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Beat egg until fluffy.
8
Add milk and melted butter.
9
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
10
Heat griddle until a drop of water sizzles and dances.
11
pour 1/5 - 1/4 cup batter into skillet (think coffee mug sized) and press crystals into the top of the batter.
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cook until bubbly and turn. You should get 10 small pancakes.
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When done, arrange as follows:.
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Pancake, egg, 3 slices bacon, 1 piece cheese, pancake to make 5 sandwhiches.
15
Cook on griddle until cheese is melted.
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ENJOY!

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Press maple sugar crystals into the batter immediately after pouring onto the griddle, before they dissolve.
Use a coffee mug as your measure for batter portions to ensure consistent small pancake sizes (1/5 to 1/4 cup per pancake).
Cook the assembled sandwich on the griddle only until the cheese melts; overcooking will dry out the layers.
Make egg patties ahead by cooking the full portion of Egg Beaters (or 5 beaten eggs) at once, then cutting into 5 equal pieces.

Substitutions

maple sugar → regular granulated sugar (crystals will be less distinctly maple-flavored)
Egg Beaters → 5 beaten eggs (same volume and cooking method)
bacon → 5 sausage patties or ground meat of choice (3 pieces per sandwich)
cheddar cheese → American, Swiss, or any melting cheese (5 slices total)

Storage & make-ahead

Pancakes and egg patties can be made ahead and reheated on a griddle or skillet before assembling; assemble and warm the sandwich just before serving for best texture.

Equipment

griddle or skillet · coffee mug (for measuring batter and cooking egg patties)

Common Questions

What are maple sugar crystals and how do I make them?

Tiny marble-sized balls made by mixing a small amount of maple sugar (or regular sugar) with one drop of water or maple flavoring, then rolling into pea-sized balls. Make 6–8 per pancake and press into the batter before flipping.

Can I use regular eggs instead of Egg Beaters?

Yes, the recipe calls for 1¼ cups Egg Beaters or 5 beaten eggs as alternatives. Cook ¼ cup beaten egg in the microwave until set or use a small pancake form on the stovetop to create patties.