Make your mornings better with this Homemade Sausage and Egg McMuffin recipe. Juicy sausage, perfectly cooked eggs, and melted cheese sandwiched between toasted English muffins—just like the classic fast-food favorite, but fresh and homemade!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, split and toasted
- 2 sausage patties (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage patties 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked and browned. Remove and keep warm.
- Cook eggs: In the same skillet, lightly butter the pan and cook eggs sunny-side up or over-easy, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble sandwiches: Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each toasted English muffin. Top with a cooked sausage patty, then an egg, and cover with the top muffin half.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm. Optional: wrap in parchment paper for a breakfast-on-the-go style.
Tips & Variations
- Make your own sausage patties with ground pork, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sage.
- Use fried egg rings for perfectly round eggs that fit the muffin.
- Swap cheddar for Swiss or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Add a slice of tomato or avocado for extra freshness.
