Homemade Egg McMuffin

This homemade Egg McMuffin recipe is a McDonald’s copycat with eggs, Canadian bacon, cheese and toasted English muffins. A breakfast favorite that’s quick to make!

Want more breakfast recipes? Don’t miss my eggs benedict, breakfast casserole with crescent rolls and egg white muffins.

Why I Love These Homemade Egg McMuffins

• Breakfast sandwich favorite: Skip the drive through, this recipe is way more fresh and tastes better than the fast food version!
• Simple to make: All you need are 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make an egg Mcmuffin sandwich at home! Plus egg McMuffins are freezer friendly for meal prep.
• Easy to customize: Double the cheese, make the English muffins extra toasty or use bacon, sausage or skip the meat altogether.

Egg McMuffin Recipe Ingredients

• English muffins: You need one whole English muffin per breakfast sandwich. White is traditional but you can use whole wheat.
• Eggs: One egg per sandwich.
• Canadian bacon: I love this breakfast meat as it’s round and perfectly shaped for a McMuffin.
• American cheese: For a McDonald’s copycat use American cheese. Cheddar is good, too!
• Butter: Unsalted butter or salted butter can be used.
• Salt and black pepper: To enhance taste if needed.

How to Make an Egg McMuffin

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Canadian bacon slices until they are heated through and slightly browned. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

Add one Tablespoon butter to skillet. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until your desired level of doneness, flipping half way through cooking.

Place a slice of cheese unto a buttered and toasted English muffin. Layer with cooked egg, then Canadian bacon on top. Place back in the pan for a minute to melt cheese over low heat. Top each sandwich with the other half of the English muffin. Serve while warm with hash browns if desired!

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions

Allow to cool completely and then wrap each egg McMuffin sandwich tightly in plastic wrap, wax paper or aluminum foil. Store the Egg McMuffins in an airtight freezer-safe container or a resealable freezer bag up to 2 months. 

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, remove wrapping, wrap sandwich in paper towel and microwave 30 seconds or until heated. If heating from frozen, heat for 90 seconds.

Recipe Variations

• Cheese: Double the cheese or use a different cheese slice altogether. Instead of American sliced cheese try cheddar cheese, Monterey jack or mozzarella.
• Meat: Replace Canadian bacon with regular bacon or even turkey bacon. Easily make a sausage egg McMuffin with egg by using breakfast sausage.
• English muffin: Use white, whole wheat or even change it to a different bread like a croissant, homemade bagel or toasted bread roll instead!
• Extras: Add sliced avocado, fresh baby spinach, or a dollop of hot sauce or salsa for an extra kick of flavor.
• Make a round egg: Replicate a classic McDonald’s egg McMuffin by creating their signature round egg. All you need to do is make your egg inside a round cookie cutter or mason jar lid. Just be sure to spray it so the egg doesn’t stick.

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