In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, egg, vegetable oil, and maple syrup. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing; let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it if needed. Use round molds to pour the pancake batter and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and brown the other side for 1-2 minutes.

In the same skillet, clean it lightly and crack an egg into a round mold. Cover to steam, cooking for 1-4 minutes depending on your preferred doneness.

While the eggs cook, add your choice of breakfast meat to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy.

Assemble the McGriddles by layering one pancake bun with cheese, fried egg, and breakfast meat, then topping with another pancake bun.

Serve your 5-Minute McGriddle warm, drizzling with extra maple syrup if desired.