In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, egg, vegetable oil, and maple syrup until smooth. Allow the batter to rest for about 5 minutes while you heat your skillet over medium heat.

Generously grease your warmed skillet and using a cookie cutter, pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, approximately 1-2 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another 1-2 minutes.

In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook them sunny side up or scrambled per your preference.

Add your choice of breakfast meat into the skillet and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes for bacon.

To create each McGriddle, layer a slice of cheese on a warm pancake, followed by the cooked egg and breakfast meat. Top with another pancake and serve.

Enjoy your Easy Homemade McGriddle fresh off the skillet, ideally served warm.