Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles (Meal Prep)
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles (Meal Prep)
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 raw sausage patties
- 1 1/2 cups protein pancake mix, prepared according to package directions for batter
- 4 American cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or other high-heat cooking oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large griddle or flat-top pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the griddle with a small amount of oil if it's not non-stick. Place 4 metal egg rings onto the heated griddle.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour about 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil into each egg ring. Crack one egg into each oiled egg ring. Season the eggs lightly with salt. Cook until the whites are set, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Carefully remove the egg rings. Using a spatula, flip the cooked eggs to brown the other side slightly, about 1 minute. Remove the cooked eggs from the griddle and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the raw sausage patties onto the heated griddle. Using a spatula and a piece of paper towel, press down on each sausage patty to flatten it and ensure even cooking. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Flip the sausage patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked through and browned on the other side. Remove the cooked sausage patties from the griddle and set aside with the eggs.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Clean the griddle surface if necessary. Place the 4 egg rings back onto the heated griddle. Pour the prepared protein pancake batter into each egg ring, filling them to a desired thickness (about 1/4 cup per ring). Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Carefully remove the egg rings. Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on the other side. Remove the cooked pancakes from the griddle and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
To assemble the sandwiches, place the 4 cooked sausage patties on a baking sheet or tray. Top each sausage patty with one cooked egg, then one slice of American cheese. Finally, place one cooked pancake on top of each cheese slice to complete the sandwich.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Allow the sandwiches to cool slightly. Individually wrap each assembled sandwich in wax paper or other food-safe paper. These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat in a microwave or oven when ready to eat.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles (Meal Prep)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 raw sausage patties
- 1 1/2 cups protein pancake mix, prepared according to package directions for batter
- 4 American cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or other high-heat cooking oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large griddle or flat-top pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the griddle with a small amount of oil if it's not non-stick. Place 4 metal egg rings onto the heated griddle.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour about 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil into each egg ring. Crack one egg into each oiled egg ring. Season the eggs lightly with salt. Cook until the whites are set, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Carefully remove the egg rings. Using a spatula, flip the cooked eggs to brown the other side slightly, about 1 minute. Remove the cooked eggs from the griddle and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the raw sausage patties onto the heated griddle. Using a spatula and a piece of paper towel, press down on each sausage patty to flatten it and ensure even cooking. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Flip the sausage patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked through and browned on the other side. Remove the cooked sausage patties from the griddle and set aside with the eggs.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Clean the griddle surface if necessary. Place the 4 egg rings back onto the heated griddle. Pour the prepared protein pancake batter into each egg ring, filling them to a desired thickness (about 1/4 cup per ring). Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Carefully remove the egg rings. Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on the other side. Remove the cooked pancakes from the griddle and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
To assemble the sandwiches, place the 4 cooked sausage patties on a baking sheet or tray. Top each sausage patty with one cooked egg, then one slice of American cheese. Finally, place one cooked pancake on top of each cheese slice to complete the sandwich.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Allow the sandwiches to cool slightly. Individually wrap each assembled sandwich in wax paper or other food-safe paper. These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat in a microwave or oven when ready to eat.