This copycat sausage McMuffin recipe features a toasted English muffin topped with a perfectly cooked egg, savory breakfast sausage, and melty cheese. Only 4 ingredients needed!
Unpopular opinion: McDonald’s breakfast menu is far superior to the regular McDonald’s menu, and their sausage McMuffin is the creme de la creme.
Well, that is until you make my healthier version. It has all the same components, except it’s made with good-for-you ingredients and half the calories.Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Ingredients needed
- How to make a McDonald’s sausage McMuffin
- Arman’s recipe tips
- Make ahead and storage
- Frequently asked questions
- More savory breakfasts to try
- Sausage McMuffins (Recipe Card)
Why I love this recipe
- Tastes even better than the original. From the buttery English muffin to the melty cheese and savory sausage, no one will be able to tell the difference.
- Easy to customize. You can use different types of cheese and sausage to make it uniquely yours.
- Quick to make. It’s definitely faster than driving to McDonald’s and waiting in line!
- Cheaper. Is it just me, or is fast food no longer the cheaper option? The last time I went, I spent upwards of 20 bucks for a couple of sandwiches! My recipe is pennies on the dollar.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Omg, thank you for the recipe! These smell and taste like the real deal, except not junk-like. I don’t know if that makes sense, but as a huge fan of the sausage and egg McMuffin, these are a dream!” – Alexandra
Ingredients needed
- Eggs. Use room temperature eggs. If you forget them in the fridge, carefully place them in a bowl of lukewarm water for 5 minutes before cooking them.
- Sausage. I use my turkey sausage or chicken sausage, but you can use any sausage, including frozen breakfast sausage meat. I’ve found that Jimmy Dean Original breakfast patties and Bob Evans ground pork sausage taste exactly like the ones used at McDonald’s.
- American cheese. For an authentic flavor, use Kraft American cheese singles or something similar (there are tons of cheaper brands available).
- English muffins. I used whole wheat English muffins for a fiber boost, but any will work, including microwavable English muffins. For the recipe video and pictures, I used classic buns just so you know you have options!
How to make a McDonald’s sausage McMuffin
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Cook the sausages. Prepare the sausage patties as instructed (frozen, homemade turkey sausage, or chicken sausage).
Step 2- Cook the eggs. Add oil to a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add four egg rings and crack an egg into each one. Break the yolks with a fork and let them fry for 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the eggs from the heat.
Step 3- Toast and assemble. Toast the English muffins in a toaster. Place each egg on top of the sausage. Top each egg with a slice of American cheese and place it on the English muffin.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Lower the calories. Use egg whites, low-fat American cheese, and make my low-calorie English muffin.
- Swap the cheese for cheddar cheese, pepper jack, or even crumbled goat cheese.
- Add some veggies. Wait for the bottom of the egg to set slightly, then sprinkle in finely chopped mushrooms, peppers, or spinach.
- Use different meat. Use other types of sausage, Canadian ham, or bacon.
- Season the eggs. Add a little salt, black pepper, and onion powder for a flavor boost. For a more authentic McDonald’s flavor, you can even add a tiny pinch of sugar (they sweeten the sausage, but this would have the same effect).
Make ahead and storage
Believe it or not, these breakfast sandwiches make excellent meal prep. Here’s how it’s done:
Up to one week: Wrap each breakfast sandwich in parchment paper, place them in individual ziplock bags, and then store them in the refrigerator.
One week or more: Wrap each breakfast sandwich in parchment paper and plastic wrap. Store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Place the sandwich on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 350F for 8-10 minutes or until warm.
Frequently asked questions
Does sausage from McDonald’s have pork?
The American sausage patties use pork in them. However, countries like Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand use beef.
Sausage McMuffin calories
The original McMuffin has 383 calories. The sausage patty has 145 calories, the English muffin has 175 calories, the cheese has 55 calories, and the pat of butter on each muffin has 8 calories. Add the egg and it goes up to 452 calories.
Sausage McMuffins
5 from 84 votes
This copycat sausage McMuffin recipe features a toasted English muffin topped with a perfectly cooked egg, savory breakfast sausage, and melty cheese. Only 4 ingredients needed!
Servings:
Prep:5minutes mins
Cook:10minutes mins
Total:15minutes mins
Ingredients 1x2x3x
- ▢4 English muffins
- ▢4 breakfast sausage patties * See notes
- ▢4 large eggs
- ▢4 slices American cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your sausage breakfast patties as instructed.
- Add some oil to a non-stick pan. Once hot, add four egg rings on top and add an egg to each one. Let it fry for 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the eggs off the heat.
- Toast the English muffins. On one half, add the cheese, followed by a sausage patty, and an egg. Top with the other half of the muffin and enjoy immediately.
Notes
* Turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or your favorite frozen breakfast sausage of choice.
TO STORE: Wrap each prepared sandwich in parchment paper, place them in individual ziplock bags and then store them in the refrigerator.
TO FREEZE: Wrap each breakfast sandwich in parchment paper AND tin foil. Store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSodium: 686mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 468IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 2mgNET CARBS: 25g
Cuisine: American
