Egg Mcmuffin Mcdonald S Copycat Recipe

An Egg McMuffin is one of my favorite breakfasts, but who has the time and money to make McDonald’s runs every morning? This Egg McMuffin recipe is quick and easy and tastes absolutely scrumptious, even better than the fast food version. Fluffy egg, crisp ham or bacon, and melty cheese all melted together on a tender English muffin, so delicious! This is an ideal make-ahead breakfast, too. I make a huge batch at a time, then wrap them in aluminum foil and freeze for breakfast later on. My husband loves to heat it up before work, and my kids adore them for breakfast or even an after school snack.

Ingredients in Homemade Egg McMuffin Sandwiches

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Large egg – one egg per sandwich. Use a mason jar lid or a ring mold to get the perfect circular shape for the sandwich. English muffin – any type works great. I like the traditional white English muffin but you could use whole Canadian bacon – you can use regular ham, as well. Or make a Sausage McMuffin with a sausage patty. American or cheddar cheese – You could also use Monterey jack, mozzarella, any type of cheese you like. Use a round cookie cutter to get the cheese the same shape as your sandwich. Cooking spray Salt and pepper – I like to use a pinch of kosher salt and some ground black pepper, to taste.

When was the McMuffin Invented?

Can you believe this classic breakfast meal was first created fifty years ago? The signature fast food breakfast sandwich was created in 1972 by California McDonald’s franchisee Herb Peterson. He compared the sandwich similar to Eggs Benedict on the go. McDonald’s started selling the sandwich nationwide in 1975 and it has since become a top selling cornerstone of its menu.

Variations to this Egg McMuffin Recipe

Instead of Canadian bacon, try turkey bacon, a sausage patty or ham. Add sliced tomatoes, fresh spinach or other veggies to your breakfast sandwich for extra flavor and nutrition. You can use a fork to scramble up your egg slightly if you don’t like the egg separated into whites and yolks. For extra protein, double up your meat choices. Use a muffin tin to bake eggs individually before adding them to the sandwich.

Tips for Making A Homemade Egg McMuffin

To get that round egg shape that McDonald’s is famous for, use a tuna can or or a Mason jar lid. Spray the inside and place it on a hot skillet and break the egg into the can. Cook it until the desired consistency and slide the egg out of the tuna can. Perfect shape! You can use an egg ring too, or egg mold, or whatever you have on hand. Canadian bacon is the perfect round shape for this breakfast sandwich. Sometimes I’ll use leftover dinner ham or even bacon slices. That’s the beauty of making these McDonald’s Egg McMuffin sandwiches at home: you can make them however you want! Fry up your Canadian bacon or ham in a hot pan using butter or cooking spray. Make sure to toast your English muffin in a toaster oven before assembling the sandwiches. For maximum melting, I like to put a slice of cheese on the bottom half of the English muffin, then place the hot egg on top of that, then the Canadian bacon, and cover with the toasted English Muffin.

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How to Reheat Frozen Egg McMuffin Sandwiches

This Egg homemade Egg McMuffin recipe is so easy to make several ahead of time, wrap tightly, then freeze. They make the quickest and easiest hearty breakfast! Sometimes I will leave a few to thaw out in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight, then microwave for about 30 seconds to one minute then serve! If they’re completely frozen, you’ll need to microwave a little longer, perhaps about 90 seconds. I always remove the plastic wrap or parchment paper first, then wrap the sandwich in a paper towel before microwaving. Read more: 33+ Easy Breakfast Ideas