Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddle

Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddle recipe videos

The Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddle is a popular breakfast sandwich from McDonald's, featuring a savory combination of crispy bacon, a folded egg, and melted American cheese, all nestled between two warm, sweet McGriddle cakes. The cakes are infused with maple-flavored syrup, creating a unique sweet-and-savory flavor profile that distinguishes it from standard breakfast sandwiches.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is high in both fat and carbohydrates, with the McGriddle cakes contributing significant sugar and refined carbs, while the bacon, egg, and cheese provide protein and saturated fat. A single serving typically contains around 550-600 calories, making it a dense, energy-rich meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	17 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	33 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	1290 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg

Per 1 sandwich (136 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The McGriddle cakes are a culinary innovation, using a baking process that embeds pockets of sweet syrup directly into the pancake-like bread, which melt when heated. This design cleverly combines the functions of a pancake and a sandwich bun, creating a signature sweet-salty experience that has become a cultural staple of American fast-food breakfasts.