High Protein Sausage Egg and Cheese McGriddle
Upgrade your breakfast game with this High Protein Sausage Egg and Cheese McGriddle – a hearty, homemade version of the beloved fast-food favorite, packed with protein and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender ground chicken or turkey sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy cheddar cheese, and golden buttermilk pancakes with a touch of maple syrup, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal prep time, these delicious breakfast sandwiches are ideal for fueling your mornings or even as a satisfying post-workout snack. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors without leaving your kitchen. Whether you’re craving a high-protein start to your day or a comforting brunch option, these homemade McGriddles are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground chicken or turkey sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Break it into small pieces using a spatula. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, and maple syrup. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. A few lumps are okay, do not overmix.
Lightly grease a large non-stick skillet or griddle with olive oil cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
Pour 1/4 cup portions of the batter onto the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the pancakes and cook until golden on the other side, about 1-2 minutes more. Keep the pancakes warm in a preheated oven at 200°F if necessary.
In the same skillet used for the sausage, pour any remaining cooking grease over medium heat and add the beaten eggs and egg whites. Scramble them gently until cooked through but still moist.
Assemble each McGriddle by stacking a pancake, followed by a quarter of the cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, 1 ounce of cheddar cheese, and another pancake on top.
Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.3 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1113 mg | 371% | |
| Sodium | 5006 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 124.0 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.3 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 1275 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1415 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
