Dessert

Homemade Sausage and Egg McMuffin Recipe

ByJack Voss April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Introduction

This homemade Sausage and Egg McMuffin recipe brings a delicious breakfast classic right to your kitchen. With juicy sausage patties, perfectly cooked eggs, and melted cheese on toasted English muffins, it’s a satisfying start to any day.

The image shows a close-up of a breakfast sandwich with four clear layers. The bottom layer is a toasted English muffin with a light golden-brown color and slightly crispy texture. On top of it is a thick slice of melted orange cheddar cheese melting down the sides. Above the cheese is a grilled sausage patty, dark brown with a slightly shiny, juicy surface. Next is a perfectly cooked egg, white with a bit of light browning and a gooey, runny yolk dripping down over the sausage. The sandwich is completed with the top half of the toasted English muffin, showing a grainy, toasted surface. The sandwich sits on white parchment paper on a dark rustic wooden board with a white marbled background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb / 500g ground pork (juicier) or ground beef
1/2 tsp dried ground sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp onion powder or garlic powder
3/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar (any kind)
2 tbsp oil
4 eggs
4 English muffins, cut in half
4 slices cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 130°C (275°F). Place the English muffin halves cut side up on a baking tray and top each with a slice of cheese. Set aside.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine the ground pork or beef with dried sage, thyme, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix well with your hands until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Shape the sausage mixture into 4 thick patties, slightly larger than your muffins since they will shrink while cooking.
Step 4: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook the sausage patties in batches if needed. Cook the first side for 2–3 minutes until browned, then flip and cook the other side until browned. Optionally, after flipping, top the patties with cheese and cover with a lid to melt.
Step 5: While the sausage cooks, heat another pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Lightly oil egg rings and place them on the skillet.
Step 6: Crack one egg into each ring. Add about 2 tablespoons of water around the rings in the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 1–2 minutes until the eggs are done to your liking. Runny yolks work wonderfully here.
Step 7: Remove the English muffins from the oven. Assemble each sandwich by placing a sausage patty on the muffin bottom, topping with a cooked egg, then placing the muffin top over it.
Step 8: Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade McMuffins!

Tips & Variations

Use ground pork for juicier sausage or ground beef for a leaner option.
Try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the sausage mix for a spicy kick.
For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage patties with plant-based patties.
Instead of cheese on the muffin, melt your cheese directly on the sausage patties while cooking for extra gooeyness.
If you don’t have egg rings, use a cleaned tuna can or small jar lid to shape eggs.

Storage

Store any leftover sausage patties, eggs, and muffins separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the sausage and egg gently in a skillet or microwave, then toast the muffins before assembling to maintain texture.