Sausage McMuffin Recipe

This homemade Sausage McMuffin Recipe is a breakfast powerhouse, stacking a juicy, savory sausage patty and a perfectly round steamed egg on a toasted English muffin. Finished with a slice of melting American cheese, it delivers a hot, satisfying morning meal that is fresher, tastier, and faster than any drive-thru run.

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Sausage McMuffin Ingredients

The Core Components:

• 4 English Muffins: Classic plain or sourdough; split with a fork for maximum texture.
• 4 Breakfast Sausage Patties: Use your favorite brand or form your own from bulk pork sausage.
• 4 Large Eggs: The protein-packed center.
• 4 Slices American Cheese: Essential for the authentic creamy melt.
• Oil or Butter: For greasing the pan and egg rings.

How To Make Sausage McMuffin

1. Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
2. Prep the Eggs: Wipe the skillet clean or use a separate nonstick pan. Grease egg rings (or mason jar lid bands) with oil or butter and place them in the pan over medium heat. Crack an egg into each ring.
3. Steam the Eggs: For a perfectly cooked egg, pour a small amount of water into the pan around the rings (not on the eggs) and cover immediately with a lid. Steam for 2-3 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking. Remove the rings and set the eggs aside.
4. Toast the Muffins: Split the English muffins and toast them until golden brown. You can butter them if you like, but the cheese and sausage add plenty of richness.
5. Assemble: Place a slice of American cheese on the bottom half of each muffin. Top with a hot sausage patty, then a cooked egg round. Cap with the top muffin half.
6. Serve: Enjoy immediately while hot and melty.

Recipe Tips

• Egg Ring Alternatives: If you don’t have egg rings, you can cook the eggs in a greased muffin tin in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
• Cheese Placement: Placing the cheese on the bottom muffin half allows it to melt from the heat of the sausage patty without getting messy.
• Make Ahead: You can cook the sausage and eggs ahead of time and store them in the fridge. Assemble the sandwiches and microwave for 30-60 seconds when ready to eat.
• Toasting: For extra crispness, toast the English muffins in a toaster oven or under the broiler.

What To Serve With Sausage McMuffin

• Hash Browns: A crispy potato side is a classic pairing.
• Fresh Fruit: A bowl of berries or melon adds a refreshing touch.
• Coffee: A hot cup of coffee is the perfect beverage companion.
• Orange Juice: A glass of juice brightens up the savory meal.

How To Store Sausage McMuffin

• Refrigerate: Wrap assembled sandwiches in foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Unwrap and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or reheat in a toaster oven.
• Freeze: Wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Sausage McMuffin Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Protein: 20g
• Sodium: 850mg

Nutrition information is estimated per sandwich.

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