McDonald’s Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal
Price: $11.29 | Calories: 695 Cal
Sweet meets savory with the taste of a Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles® Meal. This breakfast favorite is made with a hot sausage patty, pasteurized American cheese and folded, fluffy eggs sandwiched between two griddle cakes. This McDonald’s breakfast is complete with a Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles breakfast sandwich, crispy, golden Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee. There are 695 calories in a Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal at McDonald’s with a small Premium Roast coffee and Hash Browns. Order one today from the full menu in the app for pickup or McDelivery®.*
*At participating McDonald’s. McDelivery prices may be higher than at restaurants. Delivery/other fees may apply.
What Is the Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal
This meal centers around the McGriddles® sandwich, which uses two soft, maple-flavored griddle cakes in place of a traditional muffin or biscuit. Between them sits a hot sausage patty, a folded egg, and a slice of American cheese, giving the sandwich its well-known sweet-meets-savory flavor combination. The meal rounds things out with a side of hash browns and a small McCafé Premium Roast Coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition figures can shift slightly by region or over time as recipes get updated, so treat this table as a solid reference point. For the most current official numbers, check McDonald’s nutrition page directly. Note that reported calorie counts for this meal vary slightly by source, landing somewhere between 690 and 695 calories.
| Nutrient | Amount (full meal) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~695 | – |
| Total Fat | ~41g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | ~14g | 72% |
| Cholesterol | ~235mg | 78% |
| Sodium | ~1,610mg | 70% |
| Total Carbohydrates | ~63g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | ~15g | – |
| Added Sugars | ~13g | 25% |
| Protein | ~21g | – |
| Calcium | ~204mg | 15% |
| Iron | ~3.5mg | 17% |
The added sugar figure stands out compared to some of McDonald’s other breakfast meals, largely thanks to the sweetened griddle cakes. Cholesterol and sodium are also both notably high, each covering a large share of a typical daily limit.
Ingredient Overview
Here’s a breakdown of what goes into each part of the meal. Exact recipes can be updated over time or vary slightly by region, so for the complete, current ingredient list, McDonald’s official nutrition and ingredient page is the most reliable source.
| Component | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Griddle Cakes | Water, enriched wheat flour, sugar, dextrose, palm oil, brown sugar, baking powder, modified tapioca starch, rice flour, whey powder, salt, natural flavors, buttermilk powder, soybean oil, caramel color, soy lecithin |
| Folded Egg | Eggs, nonfat milk, modified food starch, salt, citric acid |
| Sausage Patty | Pork, water, salt, spices, dextrose, sugar, rosemary extract, natural flavors |
| American Cheese | Milk, cream, water, sodium citrate, salt, cheese cultures, citric acid, enzymes, soy lecithin, added color |
| Clarified Butter | Pasteurized cream (butterfat) |
| Premium Roast Coffee (Small) | Brewed coffee |
| Hash Browns | Potatoes, vegetable oils, salt, corn flour, dehydrated potato, dextrose, seasonings, and a beef-flavor seasoning derived in part from wheat and milk |
Allergen Information
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles
Griddle Cakes
Ingredients: Water, Enriched Flour (bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Dextrose, Palm Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Brown Sugar, Baking Powder (baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Modified Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Whey Powder, Salt, Natural Flavors, Buttermilk Powder, Soybean Oil, Caramel Color, Soy Lecithin.
Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy.
Folded Egg
Ingredients: Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Citric Acid.
Contains: Egg, Milk.
Sausage Patty
Ingredients: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.
Contains: Milk, Soy.
Clarified Butter
Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (butterfat).
Contains: Milk.
Coffee (Small)
Brewed Coffee
Ingredients: Brewed Coffee
Hash Browns
Hash Browns
Ingredients: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [wheat And Milk Derivatives]*), Salt, Corn Flour, Dehydrated Potato, Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (maintain Color), Extractives Of Black Pepper. *natural Beef Flavor Contains Hydrolyzed Wheat And Hydrolyzed Milk As Starting Ingredients
Contains: Wheat, Milk.
Gluten-Free Breakdown
Not every part of this meal contains gluten, though the meal as a whole isn’t a gluten-free option because of two key components.
| Item | Gluten-Free? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Griddle Cakes | No | Contains wheat flour |
| Folded Egg | Yes | Pure egg, no gluten |
| Sausage Patty | Yes | Contains no wheat ingredients |
| American Cheese & Butter | Yes | Dairy-based only |
| Premium Roast Coffee | Yes | Brewed coffee only |
| Hash Browns | No | Contains wheat from the beef flavoring |
Is It Vegetarian or Vegan
No, on both counts. The sandwich includes a pork sausage patty, and the hash browns contain a beef-derived flavoring, ruling out vegetarian diets. The meal also includes egg, cheese, and other dairy-based ingredients throughout, so it isn’t vegan either.
Are the Griddle Cakes Sweet
Yes. The griddle cakes are pancake-like and carry a maple flavor, which is what gives the McGriddles® sandwich its signature sweet-and-savory combination alongside the salty sausage and cheese.
Popular Pairings from the McDonald’s Breakfast Menu
If you’re looking to round out your order or compare against other breakfast items, here’s how a few popular menu items stack up on price and calories:
| Menu Item | Approximate Price | Approximate Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Hotcakes | ~$5.69 | ~580 |
| Sausage Biscuit | ~$2.43 | ~460 |
| Fruit & Maple Oatmeal | ~$1.99 | ~320 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | ~$9.89 | ~460 |
| Egg McMuffin® | ~$5.43 | ~310 |
| McFlurry® with OREO® Cookies | ~$4.39 | ~510 |
| Small World Famous Fries® | ~$1.89 | ~230 |
| Apple Slices | ~$1.29 | ~15 |
| Premium Roast Coffee (Small) | ~$1.89 | ~5 |
| Minute Maid® Premium Orange Juice | ~$3.79 | ~150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes with the Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal
It includes the McGriddles® sandwich, a small Premium Roast Coffee, and crispy hash browns.
How many calories are in the full meal
Reported figures land between about 690 and 695 calories for the full meal.
Is the sausage made from pork
Yes, McDonald’s uses pork for its sausage patties.
Does the meal come with any sauces
No sauce is included by default, but ketchup, syrup, or hot sauce can usually be requested.
Are the griddle cakes sweet
Yes, they’re pancake-like cakes with a maple flavor.
Is this meal available all day
No, it’s a breakfast-only item, typically available until around 10:30 or 11:00 a.m.
Is it gluten-free
No, both the griddle cakes and the hash browns contain wheat-based ingredients.
Does the cheese contain real dairy
Yes, the American cheese is made with real milk and cream.
Can I get it without the egg
Yes, you can customize your sandwich through the app or at the counter.
Is the coffee regular or decaf
The default is regular Premium Roast coffee, though decaf may be available on request.
Can I swap the hash browns for fries
Most locations don’t offer that as a direct substitution on breakfast combos, but you can usually add fries as a separate item.
Can I earn rewards points on this meal
Yes, purchases are eligible for points through the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program in the app.
Is this meal safe for people with nut allergies
It doesn’t contain nuts as a declared ingredient, though cross-contact risk is always possible in a shared kitchen.
Does the sausage patty contain gluten
No, the sausage patty itself doesn’t contain wheat-based ingredients.
Can I order this meal through McDelivery®
Yes, it’s available at most participating locations.
