Because I put maple syrup in the batter.

And I used real sausage.

I give you…the Macgirdle:

I’ll wrap the rest up and microwave them for breakfast this week. That’ll keep me away from the drive-thru.

This, I feel, may be my major gastronomic contribution to my immediate family. KidBrother makes killer breakfast sandwiches, a la the mighty Egg McMuffin, except he uses real ingredients. That’s clearly his territory. Here, I have used real food to construct a tasty facsimile of the McGriddle.

Triumph!