McDonald’s Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McMuffin
This recipe recreates the iconic McDonald's Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McMuffin. It involves cooking savory pork sausage patties, preparing perfectly round fried eggs with melted cheddar cheese, and toasting English muffins to golden perfection. Assemble these warm components for a classic, satisfying breakfast sandwich.
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick Skillet Essential for cooking sausage and eggs evenly.
- 4 Egg Rings For perfectly round, uniform eggs, mimicking the classic McMuffin.
- 1 Spatula For flipping sausage patties and removing eggs from the skillet.
- 1 Toaster For achieving perfectly golden and crisp English muffins.
- 1 Whisk For thoroughly beating the eggs for a consistent texture.
Ingredients
Main
- 10 Ounces pork sausage formed into four patties
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 eggs beaten
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 4 slices of Cheddar cheese
- 4 English muffins
Instructions
- If using bulk pork sausage, form into four uniform patties. Season the patties lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until thoroughly cooked through and nicely browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and keep them warm.
- While the sausage cooks, slice the English muffins in half horizontally and toast them until they are golden brown and crisp on the cut sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
- Lightly grease and place the egg rings in the same skillet (or a clean one) over medium-low heat. Pour an equal portion of the beaten egg into each ring.
- Cook the eggs gently for 2-3 minutes, or until the whites are mostly set. You can cover the skillet briefly to help steam the tops if desired.
- Just before the eggs are fully cooked to your preference, place a slice of Cheddar cheese on top of each egg, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
- To assemble the McMuffins, place a warm sausage patty on the bottom half of each toasted English muffin. Top with a cheesed egg.
- Complete the sandwich by placing the top half of the toasted English muffin.
- Serve the homemade Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McMuffins immediately while warm.
Notes
Achieving the signature McMuffin egg requires an egg ring; cook it gently over medium-low heat to ensure it sets without browning too much. For the sausage, don't overcook, as this will dry it out; aim for a nice sear and juicy interior. Placing the cheese on the hot egg or sausage patty directly after cooking helps it melt beautifully. For an elevated touch, lightly butter the English muffins before toasting, and consider a thin spread of Dijon mustard or a dash of hot sauce on the finished sandwich for a subtle kick.