This McGriddle breakfast casserole uses pancake mix as a base for a bake loaded with savory sausage, bacon, cheese, and a hint of maple syrup. It’s the perfect McDonald’s inspired recipe for holiday mornings, brunches, or feeding a hungry crowd.

If you’re a fan of McDonald’s McGriddles, you’re going to love this fun breakfast casserole inspired by the popular sandwich.

It has everything that makes the original so irresistible, including fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, melty cheese, and just the right touch of maple sweetness in every bite.

And I love it because I don’t have to stand at the stove making breakfast sandwiches before I’ve had my coffee.

Instead I put it together in one dish and pop it in the oven, sit back, and sip my morning caffeine in peace.

And while it’s perfect as a make it once and enjoy it all week kind of breakfast, it also feeds a hungry crowd on Christmas morning or other special brunch occasions with very little work.

The resulting casserole is a hearty, slightly sweet and savory combination of all the flavors from the McGriddle that you know and love.

It will be an instant hit with anyone who loves the fast food sandwich.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Sausage– Ground breakfast sausage
Bacon– Cooked crisp and crumbled
Pancake mix– You can use Bisquick or our homemade pancake mix.
Water
Cheese– Shredded cheddar.
Maple syrup– I recommend real maple syrup for the best flavor, but our imitation recipe is also a great choice!
Butter– Softened

How to Make

This McGriddle breakfast casserole is so easy to make!

Just cook the sausage, crumbling as it cooks, until it’s completely cooked through.

Strain off the grease and set the sausage aside.

Whisk the pancake mix and water together in a mixing bowl until the batter is smooth.

Stir the crumbled bacon, cooked sausage, cheese, and syrup to the pancake batter until it’s all evenly incorporated.

Pour the batter into a 9×13″ baking dish you’ve sprayed with nonstick spray, spreading the batter out in an even layer.

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Carefully take the casserole out of the oven and spread the butter evenly out overtop.

Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Slice and serve it with extra maple syrup drizzled overtop.

Enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the casserole dish or transfer it to an airtight container.

Refrigerate it for 4 days.

Reheat it in the microwave or a hot oven until warmed through.

Tips and Tricks

Feel free to adjust this to your liking by either using all sausage or all bacon.
Make it really easy on yourself and cook the sausage the night before and refrigerate it until you assemble the casserole.
Don’t skip the resting time! The casserole needs a few minutes to set up.

Other McDonald’s Inspired Breakfasts

This McGriddle breakfast casserole is a winner for groups that love McDonald’s breakfasts and feeding any hungry crowd.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for McDonald’s inspired breakfasts?

Try these:

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McGriddle Breakfast Casserole

This McGriddle breakfast casserole uses pancake mix as a base for a bake loaded with savory sausage, bacon, cheese, and a hint of maple syrup. It's the perfect McDonald's inspired recipe for holiday mornings, brunches, or feeding a hungry crowd.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Southern

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 432kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 lb ground breakfast sausage
6-8 slices bacon cooked crisp & crumbled
3 cups complete pancake mix
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup maple syrup plus more for serving
2 tbsp butter softened

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Instructions

Cook the sausage, crumbling as you do, until it's completely cooked through. Strain of grease, then set it aside.
1 lb ground breakfast sausage
Add the pancake mix and water to a mixing bowl, then whisk together until evenly combined and the batter's smooth.
3 cups complete pancake mix, 2 cups water
Add the bacon, sausage, cheese, and syrup to the pancake batter. Stir everything together just until it's all evenly incorporated.
6-8 slices bacon, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup maple syrup
Spray a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then pour the batter into the dish and spread out in an even layer.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes- just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven, then spread the butter evenly out overtop. Let rest for 5 minutes.
2 tbsp butter
Slice and serve with extra maple syrup drizzled overtop (if desired).

Notes

Feel free to adjust this to your liking by either using all sausage or all bacon.
Make it really easy on yourself and cook the sausage the night before and refrigerate it until you assemble the casserole.
Don't skip the resting time! The casserole needs a few minutes to set up.