Sausage McGriddle with Egg

Sausage McGriddle with Egg recipe videos

The Sausage McGriddle with Egg is a popular custom breakfast sandwich from McDonald's, featuring a savory sausage patty, a folded egg, and melted American cheese sandwiched between two warm, maple-flavored McGriddle cakes. It's a staple of the McDonald's breakfast menu in the United States and other markets, known for its sweet and savory flavor combination.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is high in calories, fat, and sodium, with the McGriddle cakes contributing a significant amount of carbohydrates and sugar. A typical serving provides a substantial amount of protein from the sausage and egg, but it's an indulgent meal with a rough calorie ballpark of 500-550 calories per sandwich.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	21 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	1280 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg

Per 1 sandwich (157 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The McGriddle cakes are unique for having maple-flavored syrup infused directly into the pancake-like bread, creating a built-in sweetness that eliminates the need for separate syrup. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of the 'sweet and savory' flavor profile that is highly popular in American fast-food breakfast culture.