If you and your family are craving satisfying breakfast sandwiches, then learning how to make a Copycat McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffin Recipe will save you a trip to the drive-thru!
This homemade sausage egg McMuffin recipe delivers all the comfort, flavor, and nostalgia of the original McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin with a delicious homemade twist. With this easy recipe, you can finally re-create the fast-food favorite right at home.
A McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Classic, Made in Your Own Kitchen
We all know that McDonald’s breakfasts are iconic. It has great-tasting menu items. But let’s be real, a lot of us want to enjoy these fast food favorites without the drive-thru or mystery ingredients. Which is why this homemade version of McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin is going to be your new best friend. I created this homemade Egg Mcmuffin recipe with sausage with great care. I wanted not only to capture the classic taste but to elevate it with homemade sausage patties that are juicy, flavorful, and completely customizable.
My copycat recipe brings together buttery toasted English Muffins, perfectly cooked fried eggs, melty American cheese, and savory sausage patties for the ultimate breakfast experience. This McDonald's Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin recipe is going to be a total win when it comes to feeding your family or meal prep for the week.
The best thing about this recipe is the homemade sausage patty recipe that takes this from just another copycat to being crave-worthy. You’ll taste the difference in every bite, and once you’ve made your own sausage, you’ll never have it any other way. A great condiment that goes so well with this McDonald's Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin recipe is Homemade Mcdonald's breakfast sauce.
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make McDonald’s Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this McDonald’s Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- English muffins: that are split in half and toasted for that crisp-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-side bite.
- Sausage patties: make this breakfast sandwich a substantial one. Feel free to use your favorite store-bought patties, or go for homemade (my recipe is below).
- Large eggs: That are cooked using an egg ring will help achieve that signature shape, that’s just like the real thing.
- American cheese: adds a satisfyingly creamy flavor that’s just like the classic.
- Butter: is what adds richness to the toasted egg muffin.
- Salt and pepper: are the seasonings that will go a long way in flavoring the eggs.
How to Make McDonald’s Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin
Here’s how to make McDonald’s Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin at home. Make sure to scroll at the end of this post for the full detailed instructions in the recipe card!
Toast your English muffins. Firstly, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Spread a teaspoon of butter on each bottom half of the English muffins. Then lower the heat and toast for 1-2 minutes or until they’re golden brown.
Cook your sausage patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
Fry the eggs. Grease the egg rings lightly and place them in the same pan where the sausages were cooked. Crack an egg into each ring, then season with salt and pepper. Break the yolk if you want a uniform texture.
Steam the eggs. Add a tablespoon of water, cover the pan, and steam the eggs for 2–3 minutes until they’re set.
Assemble the sandwich: Finally, assemble the sandwich by starting from the bottom, add a slice of cheese, hot pork sausage patty, cooked egg, then top with the other half of the toasted muffin.
Serve and enjoy immediately while the sausage patty is still hot, and the cheese melty.
How to Make Homemade Sausage Patties
Skip the store-bought stuff and whip up your own sausage patties in minutes. These patties are juicy, packed with flavor, and totally customizable to your preferences. Here’s how easy it is to make it:
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork (or turkey, beef, and even chicken), salt, black pepper, sage and a pinch of garlic powder.
- Mix everything thoroughly and form into 4 patties.
- Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until fully browned and cooked through.
Tips & Tricks for the Best Copycat McMuffin
- Use egg rings to get that perfect circular egg shape: It makes the sandwich easier to pack and hold when you’re on the go.
- Don’t skip the steaming process for the eggs: It helps the egg set just right without overcooking.
- Melt the cheese: You can get the cheese to melt without burning them by placing it on the hot muffin bottom while the egg finishes cooking.
- Make-ahead tip: For a grab-and-go breakfast sandwich, wrap each assembled sandwich in a foil, then refrigerate.
- Go healthy: Lighten it up with turkey sausage and whole wheat muffins.
- Double the batch: These McDonald's Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffins are freeze well and reheat like a dream.
Why You Need to Make This Recipe
When you know how to make McDonald's Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin, you get the taste of the real thing without having to make another trip to McDonald’s. Although Mcdonald’s food products indicate the nutrition information now, there’s definitely more sense of ease knowing you made your own recipe at home.You know what’s in it, and you’re sure it’s prepared well.
What’s more, this recipe is for you if you’re someone with food allergies or special dietary needs. Consequently, you can follow this recipe for the preparation techniques, but you can definitely make some tweaks to what ingredients you’ll use to suit your preferences and requirements.
On the whole, this McDonald's Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin is super easy and fast to make, customizable, and perfect for a big batch of breakfast on weekends. It’s so good and family-approved!
Want a more satisfying breakfast? Serve it with hash browns and Caramel Iced Coffee for the ultimate breakfast treat!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, you can. Wrap them individually in foil to freeze, or kitchen towels and plastic wrap if you’re keeping them in the middle part of your fridge. To reheat, microwave for 60–90 seconds or until hot.
Absolutely. Although American cheese melts best, you can use Swiss or cheddar cheese slices alternatively.
You can use a mason jar lid, or cook the eggs freestyle, making sure you maintain its edges are about the size of a muffin. Additionally, you can make egg muffins with some chopped vegetables of your choice in it.
Yes, you can use pre-cooked sausage if that’s what you have on hand. But if you can, I highly recommend you try making your own homemade sausage because it adds a ton of fresh flavor.
Simply use gluten-free English muffins and ensure your sausage ingredients are gluten-free.
Yes! Alternatively, use a cheese substitute or dairy-free butter if you’re sensitive to regular dairy products.
Pork renders the most classic flavor to this McDonald's Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin. But, turkey or chicken are great lean options.
If you want variety to this McMuffin copycat recipe, you can make cheese McMuffins (basically a fried egg with a cheese slice sandwiched between English muffins). You can also add a slice or two of perfectly cooked Canadian bacon for a more savory flavor.
How to Make a Copycat McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffin Recipe
Copycat McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffin Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 English muffins split and toasted
- 4 sausage patties see notes for homemade version
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 teaspoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the English muffin halves until golden brown. Spread 1 teaspoon of butter on each bottom half.4 English muffins, 4 teaspoons butter
- Cook the sausage over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked. For homemade sausage, see notes below.4 sausage patties
- Lightly grease 4 egg rings and crack an egg into each ring over medium-low heat, season with salt and pepper. Break the yolks for a uniform texture if desired.4 large eggs, Salt and pepper
- Add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes until set.
- Place a slice of American cheese on each bottom muffin half.4 slices American cheese
- Top with a hot sausage patty, then a cooked egg. Cover with the top muffin half and serve immediately.
Notes
• Meal Prep: Assemble sandwiches, wrap in foil, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-40 seconds before serving.
• Make It Healthier: Use whole wheat English muffins and turkey sausage.
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