Homemade Sausage Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Looking for an easy breakfast idea? This homemade sausage egg and cheese mcmuffin recipe is just what you need. Bonus points…you can meal prep these for an easy grab and go breakfast in the morning too!
These copycat sausage egg and cheese mcmuffins are a staple in our house. Not only are the better than the original, this copycat recipe is easy to make and even prep ahead for an easy grab and go breakfast. When my boys were younger, I would prep these at least once a month so they could easily grab breakfast on the go. It made our mornings so much easier knowing they had a fulfilling breakfast and something that was easy to grab.
How To Make Sausage Egg and Cheese McMuffin From Scratch
The ingredients and directions listed below walk you through making this amazing copycat breakfast recipe. If you don't like english muffins, you can easily substitute it with biscuits, Texas toast or even homemade bread. You can also switch up the scrambled egg with a fried egg. The options are endless!
This recipe will makes 1 serving. If you need extra or want to meal prep, simply double or triple the recipe to enjoy these delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Sausage Egg McMuffin Ingredients
- 1 english muffin
- 1 sausage patty
- 1 egg
- 1 cheddar cheese slice
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
How To Make Sausage McMuffin
- Cook sausage patty until done on the inside. Roughly 8 minutes on medium heat.
- Set aside. Toast english muffin.
- Lower skillet heat to low and then add egg ring. Crack egg and scramble with a fork. Top with salt and pepper. Cook for roughly 1 1/2 minute then flip and cook another minute.
- Place cheddar cheese, egg, and sausage patty onto the english muffin. Serve!
How To Meal Prep Sausage Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Meal prepping these sausage mcmuffins for breakfast ahead of time is very easy to do. Simply assemble the sausage egg and cheese mcmuffins using the instructions above. Wrap them up in parchment paper, place them in a gallon size ziplock bag and add them to the freezer. They will freeze well for up to 3 months.
When you are ready to enjoy them at a later date, you can pull them out the night before and microwave in the morning for about 45 seconds to 1 minute. If you are reheating from a frozen state, you will want to microwave for 45 seconds at a time until the mcmuffin is fully heated.
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PrintHomemade Sausage Egg and Cheese McMuffin
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 english muffin
- 1 sausage patty
- 1 egg
- 1 cheddar cheese slice
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook sausage patty until done on the inside. Roughly 8 minutes on medium heat.
- Set aside. Toast english muffin.
- Lower skillet heat to low and then add egg ring. Crack egg and scramble with a fork. Top with salt and pepper. Cook for roughly 1 1/2 minute then flip and cook another minute.
- Place cheddar cheese, egg, and sausage patty onto the english muffin. Serve!
