Homemade Egg McMuffins

Skip the drive-thru and save money by making Copycat Egg McMuffin Sandwiches. These ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches come together easily and can be prepared in advance for an easy, wholesome on-the-go breakfast.

These Homemade Egg McMuffins are so much better than McDonald's iconic breakfast sandwich for many reasons.

• Quality Control: When you prepare this copycat breakfast sandwich at home, YOU are in charge of the ingredients. You can use whole grain English Muffins, real eggs, and real cheese.
• Healthier Choice: When using real, wholesome ingredients, Homemade Egg McMuffins are better for you than Mcdonald's. Not to mention they taste better too!
• Cheaper: The cost per homemade Egg McMuffin is a fraction of the cost of purchasing one from the drive-thru--even when purchasing quality ingredients.
• Freezer-Friendly: These Egg McMuffins can be prepped in advance (and it is just as easy to make a double or triple batch) and stored in the freezer for an easy-to-grab-and-go breakfast.

After one bite of these Homemade EggMcMuffins, you will be happy you skipped the drive-thru. Your wallet and your stomach will thank you!

Notes on Ingredients

• English Muffins: Opt for whole wheat muffins for a more wholesome base.
• Candian Bacon: If you can not find, or do not want to use Candian Bacon, replace it with a slice of deli ham, oven-baked bacon, or even a breakfast sausage patty.
• Cheese: Use any sliced cheese you like--American, Cheddar, Colby, and Swiss are all great options. If you do not have sliced cheese. mix ½ cup shredded cheese into the eggs before baking.

How to Make Copycat Egg McMuffins

Step One: Prepare Eggs

I have a HUGE time-saving tip for making eggs for your breakfast sandwiches. I bake them in a parchment-lined baking dish. It is SO much simpler than preparing eggs one by one for the egg sandwiches.

• Mix eggs with a splash of milk and salt and pepper.
• Pour into a silicone baking dish or 7x11 pan lined with parchment paper.
• Bake until the eggs are set and then carefully remove lift the parchment paper out of the pan and let the eggs cool before slicing into 6 squares.

Step Two: Toast English Muffins

Toasting the English Muffins is completely optional, but it does help to give the sandwich more texture and prevents the muffin from getting soggy.

• Place split muffins onto a sheet pan.
• Place into the same oven the eggs are baking in and toast for 5 minutes, or until just beginning to become golden.
• Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before assembling sandwiches.

Step Three: Assemble

• Place a piece of ham or Canadian bacon on each English Muffin.
• Top the ham with an egg square and then a piece of sliced cheese.
• Put the top of each muffin on the egg sandwich and serve.

Preparing in Advance

As I have stated, Homemade Egg McMuffins are a great item to make in batches. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

• When not serving immediately, let the English muffins and eggs cool COMPLETELY before assembling the breakfast sandwiches.
• Assemble the sandwiches and if desired, for further protection from freezer burn, wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap or parchment paper.
• Place the wrapped breakfast sandwiches into a large freezer bag.
• Seal and refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
• To reheat Egg McMuffins unwrap them and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds if refrigerated, or 1-2 minutes if frozen.

Recipe Modifications

• Sausage Egg McMuffins: Replace the Candian Bacon with a store-bought or homemade breakfast sausage patty.
• Using Poached Eggs: If you would prefer poached eggs over baked eggs, use my recipe for Oven Poached Eggs for easy preparation.
• Doubling or Tripling the Recipe: If you would like to make a large batch of Homemade Egg McMuffns, you can double or triple this recipe.
  • To double the recipe, use a 9x13 pan to bake the eggs.
  • To triple the recipe, use a rimmed half-sheet pan to prepare the eggs.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

• Baked Oatmeal Cups
• Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
• Baked Ham and Egg Cups
• Overnight Oats
• Instant Pot Oatmeal

If you enjoyed these Copycat Egg McMuffins, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.