Easy McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin at Home
This Easy McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin at Home recipe lets you recreate the classic savory breakfast sandwich with simple everyday ingredients. Enjoy juicy homemade sausage patties, melty American cheese, and perfectly toasted English muffins for a quick, customizable, and budget-friendly breakfast that tastes just like the original.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying and Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 4 slices American cheese
- Butter or oil, for toasting and cooking (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage Patties: Season the ground pork sausage with salt and pepper. Form the sausage into small, round patties roughly the size of an English muffin to ensure even cooking and a perfect fit for the sandwich.
- Cook the Sausage Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Cook the sausage patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through. Remove patties and drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
- Toast the English Muffins: Slice the English muffins in half and toast them until golden brown and crispy. Optionally, spread a thin layer of butter before toasting for added flavor and richness.
- Melt the Cheese: Place a slice of American cheese on top of each warm sausage patty. Cover the skillet briefly or put a lid on it to help the cheese melt evenly and become gooey.
- Assemble Your Sandwiches: Place the cheesy sausage patty on the bottom half of each toasted English muffin. Top with the other half of the muffin, press gently, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a round mold or ramekin to shape evenly sized patties that fit your muffins perfectly.
- Cook sausage patties over medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring thorough cooking.
- Butter the English muffins before toasting for a richer taste and a golden crust.
- Use freshly ground sausage meat for better flavor and juiciness.
- Allow cooked sausage to rest a minute to retain juices before assembling sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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