I love a good egg McMuffin but it’s so inconvenient waiting in the long drive-thru lines on busy mornings. It turns out that it’s super easy to whip up a McMuffin that rivals the golden arches with just a few simple ingredients. This is a recipe I love to prep on Sundays to enjoy the whole week long, and it freezes well, too! Such an easy heat-and-go recipe!
McDonald’s Egg McMuffins
Who can say no to gooey cheese, fried eggs, and juicy Canadian bacon encased in a buttery English muffin? Not me! With my simple recipe, I can easily prep 6 egg McMuffins at once– plenty for the whole week. There are only 5 ingredients, and cooking the eggs is the hardest part.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover egg McMuffins tightly wrapped in foil or parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.
How to Freeze
Freeze egg McMuffins wrapped 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave.
Notes and Tips
- If you’re not sure whether your eggs have expired, do the float test. Drop an egg into a full glass of water. If it sinks, it is safe to eat. If it floats, it has gone bad.
- So that the eggs fit nicely into the muffins, you need to cook them in a mason jar lid or metal ring mold. As the eggs cook, they remain perfectly round.
- You can leave the egg whole or scramble it.
- Try a bagel, roll, or croissant instead of an English muffin.
- Try breakfast sausage, turkey sausage, deli turkey or ham, bacon, or turkey bacon instead of Canadian bacon.
- For that authentic taste, use American sliced cheese. You can of course use other cheese slices like cheddar, Jack, or mozzarella if you prefer.
- Add chopped tomatoes, spinach, basil, or steamed veggies. Add the veggies to the jar lid with the egg before you cook it.
Egg McMuffin Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 English muffins
- ¼ cup unsalted butter divided (½ stick); plus more for muffins
- 6 slices Canadian bacon
- 6 large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup water divided
- 6 slices American cheese
Instructions
- Toast the English muffins in the oven or a toaster. Spread each with butter if desired.6 English muffins
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet set over medium heat. Sear the slices of Canadian bacon slices for about 1-2 minutes on each side; set aside.¼ cup unsalted butter, 6 slices Canadian bacon
- In the center of a separate skillet set over medium heat, place 3 mason jar lid or metal/silicone ring molds. Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in each cavity. While holding the rings securely against the skillet, crack 1 egg into them and gently break the yolks with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.6 large eggs, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pour ¼ cup of water into the pan around the ring, cover the pan, and cook for about 1 minute until the eggs are cooked through. Carefully remove the eggs from the rings and set them aside on a plate. Empty the water from the skillet, wipe it dry, then repeat the process with the remaining 3 eggs.½ cup water
- Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each English muffin. Top each with an egg round, then a slice of Canadian bacon, followed by the other half of the muffin.6 slices American cheese
Notes
How to Make an Egg McMuffin Step by Step
Sear the Bacon: Toast 6 English muffins in the oven or a toaster. Spread each with butter if desired. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a skillet set over medium heat. Sear 6 slices of Canadian bacon slices for about 1-2 minutes on each side; set aside.
Cook the Eggs: In the center of a separate skillet set over medium heat, place 3 mason jar lids or metal/silicone ring molds. Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in each cavity. While holding the rings securely against the skillet, crack 1 egg into them and gently break the yolks with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Repeat: Pour ¼ cup of water into the pan around the ring, cover the pan, and cook for about 1 minute until the eggs are cooked through. Carefully remove the eggs from the rings and set them aside on a plate. Empty the water from the skillet, wipe it dry, then repeat the process with the remaining 3 eggs.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Place 1 slice of cheese on the bottom half of each English muffin (6 slices total). Top each with an egg round, then a slice of Canadian bacon, followed by the other half of the muffin.
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