This McGriddle-Inspired Homemade 'Uncrustable' Rivals The McDonald's Breakfast Sandwich

The early 2000s were a big year for sandwiches. First, the J.M. Smucker Company released Uncrustables nationally in 2000, and in 2003, McDonald's released its now-iconic McGriddle breakfast sandwiches. But today, in 2026, we are asking the question: What if we combined the best elements of these two irresistible sandwiches to create one show-stopping breakfast to rule them all? 

Picture it: The tenderness of an Uncrustable sandwich together with the sweet, savory perfection of a homemade sausage McGriddle. It's a handheld revelation that will banish boring breakfast sandwiches from your rotation. To make it, you will need eggs, cheese, sausage, and a sandwich cutter-and-sealer to create perfect Uncrustable-style crimps on your bread.

Soft, white sandwich bread works best for this sandwich. You can fry or bake your eggs, then cut them with a biscuit cutter for perfect McGriddle-esque circular egg slices. For cheese, use American, cheddar, or another melty cheese that will give your homemade breakfast sandwich a lovely ooey-gooey texture.

Use cooked bacon or sausage in your McGriddle-style Uncrustable breakfast sandwich (or both if you're feeling extravagant!). You can also use your preferred plant-based meat substitutes. Sandwich your eggs, meat, and cheese between the bread, and crimp it with the cutter-and-sealer. Dredge the handheld treat through prepared pancake batter, and then grill your homemade Uncrustable-style sandwich on both sides.

The result is a pancake-flavored sandwich stuffed with breakfast sausage or crispy bacon, creamy eggs, and melty cheese. Serve with a dipping cup of maple syrup if desired. For busy mornings on the go, assemble these ahead of time, freeze them, and microwave them before you race out the door.

You can scramble your eggs instead of frying them, or skip the meat altogether and add sautéed veggies like mushrooms and peppers. Or, instead of cooking your bacon or sausage separately, sprinkle bacon bits or sausage crumbles on your eggs before making your sandwich. For a foolproof way to make these Uncrustable-style McGriddles, watch this preparation video on TikTok below: