Egg McMuffin Recipe Easy Homemade Breakfast for Perfect Mornings
A quick and easy homemade Egg McMuffin recipe that delivers the perfect balance of silky egg, smoky Canadian bacon, melted American cheese, and toasted English muffin for a comforting breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- English muffins (whole wheat or white), split and ready to toast
- Canadian bacon, thinly sliced rounds
- Large eggs, fresh and room temperature
- American cheese slices
- Unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking spray or a little oil
Instructions
- Prepare the English muffins: Split the muffins in half. Lightly butter each cut side. Toast them in a skillet or toaster oven until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside on a warm plate.
- Cook the Canadian bacon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the Canadian bacon slices and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned and heated through. Remove and keep warm.
- Cook the eggs: Lightly grease your skillet with butter or cooking spray and heat over medium-low. Place your egg ring mold in the skillet and crack one egg into it. If you don’t have a ring, just crack the egg into the pan and gently shape it with a spatula.
- Season the egg: Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the egg white is set but the yolk remains slightly runny. For firmer yolks, cook an extra minute or two. Remove the ring carefully.
- Add the cheese: Immediately place a slice of American cheese on the hot egg to melt as you assemble the sandwich.
- Assemble the sandwich: On the bottom half of the toasted muffin, place the Canadian bacon, then the cheesy egg, and top with the muffin’s other half.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy warm for the best melty-cheesy texture and that perfect balance of flavors.
Notes
Use medium-low heat for cooking eggs to keep them tender and custardy. Butter the muffin halves before toasting for extra flavor. Egg ring molds help keep eggs round but are optional. Avoid overcooking Canadian bacon to prevent toughness. For reheating, use a toaster oven or skillet instead of microwave to keep muffin crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
Keywords: Egg McMuffin, breakfast sandwich, homemade breakfast, Canadian bacon, American cheese, English muffin, easy breakfast