Prepare the bacon:

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1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Make the pancake batter:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (it’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy).

Cook the pancake muffins:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
2. Pour the pancake batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them about halfway.
3. Bake the muffins for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prepare the eggs:

1. While the muffins are baking, cook the eggs to your liking (scrambled, fried, or cooked in a muffin tin for perfectly shaped eggs).

Assemble the McGriddle Muffins:

1. Once the muffins are baked, cut them in half.
2. Place a cooked egg, a slice of bacon, and a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each muffin.
3. Top with the other half of the muffin, and drizzle with a little maple syrup if desired.

Serve:

1. Serve the McGriddle Muffins warm and enjoy with a side of fruit or hashbrowns!