Sausage And Egg Muffin Sandwich | Copycat Sausage McMuffin

If your family loves breakfast or you want a cheap and easy meal, this Sausage and Egg Muffin Sandwich recipe is guaranteed to be a hit. Say goodbye to overpriced fast food with this family-friendly Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffin recipe!

Why You’ll Love Making These At Home

Ready in under 30 minutes. With minimal prep work and only a few simple steps to follow, this recipe is ready to enjoy in a flash.

Minimal ingredients are needed. Hate the idea of making a special trip to the grocery store just to grab an ingredient for a recipe you’ll never use again? This Sausage and egg muffin sandwich recipe is made with simple kitchen staples that are used in everyday cooking.

Budget-friendly ingredients. If you’re trying to find ways to trim your grocery budget, finding recipes that utilize just a few flavorful ingredients can be a way to save money without sacrificing taste.

Incredibly customizable. This recipe is a dream for a family that has a variety of tastes because it can be easily customized with your favorite breakfast meats, made vegetarian, or made dairy-free or gluten-free with a few specialty ingredients.

Is A Sausage And Egg Sandwich Healthy?

What one person considers healthy can be a completely different story for the next person. While this may not be the most calorie-conscious or low-fat meal option, it is still a high-protein, hearty breakfast.

If you want to make this a healthier option, consider using egg whites only, turkey sausage, and minimal butter or oil to fry the eggs and top your toasted English muffins.

What’s In A Sausage And Egg McMuffin?

• Ground Breakfast Sausage- Use your favorite brand of breakfast sausage, or even premade sausage patties for a flavor-packed meaty bite.
• Eggs- Fried to perfection, these eggs add a creamy punch of protein.
• English Muffins– Toasted to a beautiful golden brown, English muffins are sturdy enough to prevent the sandwich from falling apart while still being a delicate bite.
• Shredded Cheese- Use your favorite cheese blend to add a delightful melty component.
• Butter- Used to fry the eggs and spread over the top of the toasted muffin.
• Salt, Pepper, and Parsley- Used to season and garnish the Sausage and Egg Muffin Sandwich before serving.

How To Make A Sausage And Egg Muffin Sandwich

Prepare the sausage patties and cook. Create sausage patties approximately 1/2″ thick and the same diameter as the English muffin. It is better to err on the larger side than the smaller one because the sausage will shrink while cooking.

Fry the eggs. Place a small amount of butter or nonstick spray in a skillet. Use nonstick spray and spray the egg ring or mason jar lid well. Place the egg rings in the skillet and crack an egg inside of the rings. Pour 2 tbsp of water into the skillet OUTSIDE of the egg ring. Place the lid on the skillet and steam the eggs for 2 minutes, or until the egg whites are set. You may need to cook in batches, depending on how many egg rings you have.

Toast the English muffins. While sausage and eggs are cooking, place the English muffins in the toaster and toast until golden brown. Spread butter on the muffins while they are warm straight out of the toaster.

Assemble the sandwich. Place the cheese on top of the buttered and toasted English muffin. Top the cheese with a cooked piece of sausage. Place a cooked round egg on top of the sausage patty. Season with salt, pepper and parsley.

Serve and enjoy! Serve your Sausage and Egg Muffin Sandwich with your favorite breakfast sides and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

Wondering how to make a super simple recipe even easier? These helpful tips and tricks will guarantee your Sausage and Egg Muffin Sandwiches will turn out perfectly every time:

• Invest in the best equipment. While lids to mason jars will do the trick in a pinch (like I used in the images above) silicone egg rings are much easier to do and are naturally nonstick. If your family loves these, you’ll want to make the purchase to make mealtime even easier.
• Utilize mise en place. This recipe goes QUICK! If you want to assemble the sandwiches while all of the ingredients are still warm, you need to multitask. Having all of the ingredients prepared and readily available on the counter is crucial for success in the recipe.
• Use a meat thermometer. Breakfast sausage can be one of the trickier meats to cook. It has a high amount of sugar, so the outside caramelizes quickly and can give the illusion that the sausage is fully cooked. Make sure you check the internal temperature and that it reaches 160F before enjoying it.

Variations

Not sure how to make such a delicious recipe even better? Trust me, it can be done! Here are a few ways our family likes to adjust these to suit our different tastes:

• Switch up the meat. If you’re not a sausage fan, you can swap out the breakfast meat or eliminate the meat! Use bacon, ham, or saute some veggies to add instead of meat.
• Change the egg cooking style. No egg ring? No problem! You can enjoy a sunnyside-up egg or scrambled eggs instead.
• Add some sauce. English muffins have a bad reputation for being dry. If you find yours is still dry even after adding butter, you can add sour cream, hot sauce, or ketchup before digging in.

What To Enjoy With A Sausage And Egg Muffin Sandwich

Not sure what to serve with your copycat breakfast sandwiches? Here are a few ideas to turn these into a complete meal:

• Hashbrowns
• Grits
• Fruit Salad
• Yogurt
• Sauteed Vegetables

How Long Do They Last?

Copycat Sausage Egg McMuffins are best enjoyed freshly made. If you have leftovers and want to enjoy them later, they’re also delicious when they are reheated!

For the best results, remove the sausage, egg, and cheese from the sandwich and place them in the microwave for 60 seconds. While the filling of the sandwich is warming, place the English muffin back in the toaster for 15 seconds to crisp it back up. Reassemble your sandwich and enjoy!

If you want to make a large batch of these sandwiches to freeze for later, they’re great for meal prep! Simply wrap the sandwiches in parchment paper and then place them inside aluminum foil or a freezer-safe bag.

When it’s time to reheat them, place them in the refrigerator overnight to defrost and then microwave according to the instructions above.

More Brilliant Breakfast Recipes

• Breakfast Quesadillas
• Sausage and Cream Cheese Biscuits
• Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
• Air Fryer French Toast
• Ultimate Breakfast Burritos

If you love this Sausage and Egg Muffin Sandwich, make sure you share the recipe with your friends! They’re going to love it too. Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board so you don’t forget to add it to your dinner rotation.