Homemade Sausage Egg McMuffin (McDonald’s Copycat Recipe)
on Jul 30, 2021, Updated Nov 19, 2023
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It’s the simple, yet satisfying breakfast sandwich you know and love! The Sausage Egg McMuffin features a fluffy English muffin, seasoned sausage, melted American cheese, and eggs done your way. There’s no need to head out to McDonald’s. This copycat recipe makes it so easy to recreate your own sausage McMuffin at home.
I love to make my favorite restaurant-style sandwich and burger recipes, including Travis Scott Burger, KFC Copycat Chicken Donut Sandwich, and these cheesy and delicious egg sausage McMuffins.
The McMuffin was introduced as a menu item back in 1972 and quickly became a staple of American breakfast culture. When the hustle and bustle of life have you on the move, the McMuffin breakfast sandwich provides a quick, tasty and affordable price tag that allows you to grab and go. With this copycat recipe, you can now prepare these ahead of time at home to make meal planning a breeze!
What is the Sausage Egg McMuffin Made Of?
- Sausage Patties: The sausage patty is the hero of this sandwich! It’s super easy to make your own sausage patties from scratch using ground meat and seasonings. For store-bought options, you can use Jimmy Dean’s fully cooked sausage patties. For plant-based patties, try the MorningStar brand. You can also sub Canadian bacon or a piece of ham.
- English muffins: These small, round rolls are the perfect size and shape for a breakfast slider. Check the bakery of your favorite grocery store for the freshest English muffins.
- Olive Oil: We recommend using olive oil to fry up your eggs and sausage patties. If you prefer, you can use another option such as canola or vegetable oil.
- Eggs: To ensure your eggs will be the perfect shape and size for your sandwich, use mason jar lids or egg rings.
- American Cheese: For a classic McMuffin, use American cheese. If you prefer, you can also use sliced cheddar cheese.
- Cooking Spray: It will hep the egg from sticking to mason jar lids or egg rings.
How to Make Sausage Egg McMuffins at Home?
Step 1: Cook the Eggs
- Add oil to a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat, and place mason jar lid or egg rings in the pan. Spray with cooking spray.
- Crack eggs into the rings and break the yolks with a fork.
- Add water into the skillet and then cover with a lid.
- Cook for about 2 minutes or to your liking. Set aside.
Step 2: Toast English Muffins
- Split open the English Muffins and toast each halves in a toaster.
- Remove from the toaster and spread with butter if prefer.
Step 3: Make Sausage Patties
- Mix together ground pork, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and sugar into a mixing bowl.
- Shape into 4 patties that are slightly larger than the muffins. (The patties will shrink once cooked.)
- Add oil to a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Once hot, place the patties on the skillet. Cook the first side for about 3 minutes or until browned. Flip the patties and cook for about 3 minutes until cooked through.
- Top with cheese and cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
Step 4: Assemble McMuffins
- Place the bottom English Muffin on a plate. Then add the sausage patties with melted cheese.
- Add the egg on top, and then add the top English Muffin. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks for the Best Sausage Egg and Cheese McMuffin
- You can also use breakfast sausage to make the sausage patties. If it’s easier, you can break the pork breakfast sausages and shape them into rounds.
- Use mason jar lids or egg rings to shape the eggs: To ensure your eggs are neat and tidy for your sandwich, use egg rings or a mason jar lid to maintain the shape of your eggs.
- Make it ahead (you can freeze sausage egg muffins): Making meals ahead of time saves you time and money down the line. After making your sandwiches, wrap them individually in wax paper or tinfoil and place in a freezer-safe bag. These can be frozen for up to one month.
What Kind of Sausage Does McDonald’s Use?
McDonald’s uses frozen pork sausage patties for their Sausage Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwiches. Since you’ll be making yours at home, you can opt for turkey, chicken, or plant-based sausage patties
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin Pork, Beef, or Chicken?
McDonald’s uses pre-made sausage patties made with pork, water, spices, and seasonings.
What Bread Does McDonald’s Use for Egg McMuffin?
McDonald’s uses English Muffin for their Egg McMuffins and Sausage McMuffins.
What Bread Does McDonald’s Use for Egg McMuffin?
There are about 450 calories in a sausage egg McMuffin at McDonald’s.
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Easy Sausage McMuffin Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
For Sausage Patties
- 3/4 lb ground pork, or you can use 1 lb if you prefer to have a thicker patty
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
For the McMuffin
- 4 English muffins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices American cheese
- cooking spray
- optional butter
Instructions
Cook the Eggs
- Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil to a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place egg rings (or mason jar lid screw side up) into the skillet. Spray with cooking spray.
- Crack each egg into a mason jar lid (screw-side up) or an egg ring. Break the yolks with a fork.
- Add about 1/4 cup water into the skillet and then cover with a lid.
- Cook for about 2 minutes or to your liking. Set aside.
Toast English Muffins
- Split English Muffins into halves and toast them in a toaster.
- Remove from the toaster and spread with butter if prefer.
Make Sausage Patties
- Add ground pork, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and sugar into a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined using your hands.
- Shape into 4 patties that are slightly larger than the muffins. (The patties will shrink once cooked.)
- Add ½ tablespoon of oil to a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Once hot, place the patties on the skillet. Cook the first side for about 3 minutes or until browned. Flip the patties and cook for about 3 minutes until cooked through. Turn off the heat.
- Top with cheese and cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
Assemble McMuffins
- Place the bottom English Muffin on a plate. Then add the sausage patties with melted cheese.
- Add the egg on top, and then add the top English Muffin. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
