Copycat McDonald's Sausage and Egg McMuffin
This copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin stacks a browned sausage patty, a round cooked egg and melted American cheese on a toasted English muffin. The sausage has crisp edges, the egg is tender and the cheese melts into the warm bread.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Skillet Large with Lid
- Egg Rings 3-Inch Heat-Safe or a Stainless Steel Biscuit Cutter
- Baking Sheet Optional
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces breakfast sausage
- 6 eggs large
- 6 English muffins
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 6 Slices American cheese
- nonstick cooking spray as needed
Instructions
Make the Sausage Patties
- Evenly divide the sausage into 6 portions.
- Flatten them into patties and use your thumb to make an indent in the center of each patty.
Cook the Patties
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage patties and cook for 4 or 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked to 165℉.
- Remove sausage from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Cook the Eggs
- Wipe the skillet clean with another paper towel and reduce the heat to medium-low (a reduced heat stops the egg whites going rubbery).
- Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spray a 3-inch heat-safe egg mold with cooking spray and place it in the skillet.
- Add 1 egg to the mold and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the egg is set.
- Transfer onto a baking sheet or large plate and repeat with the remaining eggs.
Prepare English the Muffins
- While the last eggs are cooking, toast your English muffins.
- Butter while they're hot so the butter melts.
Assemble the McMuffins
- While the English muffins are still warm, add a slice of cheese to the bottom of each muffin.
- Place the sausage on top of the cheese, followed by the egg and the top of the muffin.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Flatten the patties well: Press sausage slightly wider than the muffin so it doesn’t shrink smaller during cooking.
Spray egg rings each time: A light coating prevents the egg from sticking to the metal.
Cover the pan while cooking eggs: The lid helps the egg cook evenly and set on top.
Add cheese while the muffin is hot: The residual heat softens the slice before stacking.
In a rush? Use multiple egg molds so you don't have to cook the eggs one at a time.
Spray egg rings each time: A light coating prevents the egg from sticking to the metal.
Cover the pan while cooking eggs: The lid helps the egg cook evenly and set on top.
Add cheese while the muffin is hot: The residual heat softens the slice before stacking.
In a rush? Use multiple egg molds so you don't have to cook the eggs one at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 609IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg
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