Egg McMuffin
It is exactly as it sounds, and yes, assembly order is important!
Ingredients
- 4 english muffins
- 4-8 eggs
- 4 cheddar slices
- 4 veggie breakfast sausage patties
- oil
- butter
- freshly ground black pepper
- kosher salt
Instructions
- 1 Split The Muffins Using A Fork: Split the muffins using a fork. Set aside.
- 2 In A Pan Large Enough For: In a pan large enough for the ramekins, add 1” of water.
- 3 Lightly Oil 4 Ramekins: Lightly oil 4 ramekins.
- 4 Crack 1 Egg Into Each Ramekin: Crack 1 egg into each ramekin (2 for a more substantial sandwich), top with salt and pepper, then gently whisk until barely mixed (or fully combine if desired).
- 5 Place The Ramekins In The Pot: Place the ramekins in the pot, set the heat to medium, and cover. Adjust the heat: the water should barely simmer.
- 6 While The Eggs Cook, Toast The: While the eggs cook, toast the muffins and then butter their insides.
- 7 Heat The Sausages According To Package: Heat the sausages according to package directions.
- 8 When The Eggs Are Fully Set: When the eggs are fully set, assemble each sandwich:
- 9 Bottom Muffin: bottom muffin
- 10 Cheese: cheese
- 11 Egg: egg
- 12 Sausage: sausage
- 13 Add Mayo, Hot Sauce, Or Other: add mayo, hot sauce, or other favorites here, if desired
- 14 Top Muffin: top muffin
Pro Tips & Delicious Variations
- Pro tip: wrap in parchment paper and keep in the warm pan until ready to serve. This melds the flavors for an authentic McMuffin, and it's easier to eat!
- Serve with fresh fruit to balance out the rich and salty sandwich.