Johnny Mcgriddle Sandwich Recipe

Name: Johnny Mcgriddle Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 tablespoons maple sugar (or sub brown sugar); 1 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 5 eggs; 1 pound spicy chorizo (the Mexican kind not the cured Spanish kind) or other spicy sausage; 4 slices of sharp cheddar or monterrey jack cheese; salted butter as needed for the pan; pepper

Servings: persons

1
Place a baking sheet in the oven and heat to the very lowest - 180 or 200. Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium. Form the sausage into 4 patties (1/4 lb seems like a lot but chorizo releases a LOT of fat) and cook them until they are nice and brown on both sides - 4-5 minutes per side.
2
While the sausage cooks, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, and maple sugar. Pour the boiling water into the bowl and mix, then whisk in the buttermilk and 1 egg until it's all just uniformly mixed.
3
When the sausage patties are cooked put them on a paper towel to drain and onto the sheet in the oven. Drain off most of the fat and add a pat of butter to the pan.
4
Cook the johnny cakes - scoop 1/4 cup batter into the pan for each one and cook until golden on each side - 3-4 minutes per side. As they finish cooking, move the to the oven. Ypu need 8 johnny cakes, and you may have a bit of batter left over.
5
Add a bit more butter to the pan. Fry the remaining eggs - we cooked them over medium because much as we love a runny yolk, that's not the best thing for on-the-go possibly eating and driving and doing several other things at the same time. Pepper the eggs to suit your taste. When you flip the eggs, lay a slice of cheese on top of each one.
6
Assembly - lay a sausage patty on top of each of 4 johnny cakes. Top each of those with an egg, then another cake. Wrap in parchment or foil to-go, and dash out the door to your busy day!

1028

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 tablespoons maple sugar (or sub brown sugar), 1 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Johnny Mcgriddle Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Johnny Mcgriddle Sandwich

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Variations & substitutions

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