Homemade Egg McMuffin (Breakfast Sandwich)
Easy make ahead Homemade Egg McMuffin Sandwich that are freezer friendly and ready when you are. This easy Egg McMuffin copycat is so simple to whip up and freeze, you’ll never make a drive-thru run again.
Homemade Egg McMuffin
I love McDonald’s. I do. I know it’s bad but I love everything about it. Feel free to give me the lowdown on how bad their food is for me but I love the Quarter Pounder with Cheese…the Filet o’ Fish, the fries, the apple pies, the milkshakes, the fries, the Double Cheeseburgers, the fries. You get the picture. I, especially, love their breakfast sandwiches. All of them. Every.Single.One.
My favorite is the Egg McMuffin because it’s relatively healthy as far as fast food goes but you can make it even better at home! And it’s so easy to do.
What I love most about these Homemade Egg McMuffins is that they’re the best egg breakfast sandwich to make and freeze for busy mornings on the go. You can make a big batch of egg and cheese sandwiches just the way you like them…with bacon, without bacon or even with a sausage patty.
Freeze them in individual freezer bags and make the entire family happy every day of the week. Doesn’t that sound dreamy?
How To Make Homemade Egg McMuffins
These easy Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are exactly what you get in an Egg McMuffin….perfectly round egg, cheddar cheese, Canadian bacon piled high on an English Muffin.
- Cook the eggs in a jumbo muffin tin or use a round ramekin if you have them.
- Spray the inside with cooking spray and give the eggs a little whisk to break up the yolk a bit.
- Allow the eggs to cool and remove them from the muffin tin or ramekin.
- Assemble the sandwich on an english muffin and wrap individually with plastic wrap.
- Place your individually wrapped sandwiches in a zip-top freezer bag and write the cooking instructions on the outside of the bag.
- Transfer to the freezer and wait for breakfast.
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How To Reheat Breakfast Sandwiches
When you’re ready to eat your egg McMuffin, unwrap the sandwich from the plastic wrap and wrap in a paper towel.
- Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds on a microwave safe plate.
- Flip the sandwich and heat for another 30 seconds or until warmed through.
- Eat immediately.
If you prefer to toast your breakfast sandwich, you can wrap in foil and heat in a toaster oven at 325˚ until warmed through.
These homemade Egg McMuffins are a lifesaver now, I pop one in the microwave while I’m getting my son ready for school and it’s ready when we leave. A great grab and go breakfast that’s healthy and satisfying.
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Get the Recipe: Homemade Egg McMuffin Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 6 english muffins, split in half
- 6 slices canadian bacon
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Equipment
- 1 muffin pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a jumbo muffin tin with cooking spray and crack one egg in each well. Lightly whisk each egg with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.
- ransfer the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the egg is firm. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering the bottom half of the english muffin with a slice of canadian bacon, one egg round, a slice of cheese and top with the other half of the english muffin.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and set aside. Repeat with the remaining muffins, bacon, egg and cheese.
- Once all the sandwiches are assembled and wrapped, place them in a zip-top freezer bag and press out all the air before sealing.
- Write the heating instructions on the outside of the bag. (1-2 minutes on high in the microwave.) Transfer to the freezer.
- When ready to cook, remove one sandwich from the freezer bag and open one end of the plastic wrap. (So the sandwich doesn't steam and become soggy.)
- Heat the sandwich in the microwave for 1-2 minutes (start with 1 minute and then heat at 30 second increments until heated through). Remove from the plastic wrap immediately and serve.
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122 Comments on “Homemade Egg McMuffin (Breakfast Sandwich)”
I tried this, but my egg ended up tough with a really odd texture. Have you experienced this, or know a solution to this problem? I desperately want it to work, especially because of the convenience factor!
How long did you have them in the freezer? I had one that I tried the other day which was a little older than I recommend and the egg did get a little weird. Also, be sure to not overcook the egg, the yolk should be firm but not overly dry.
How long are they good for in the freezer? 1 week? I’m making them for some new parents and want to ensure I write all the info I can on them.
They’re good for up to 3 weeks, be sure to have them open the ends of the wrap before reheating or remove the plastic and wrap in a paper towel.
Do you toast the english muffin before assembling?
I don’t, you can if you prefer but it may become a bit more chewy after you microwave it.
How do you get the enlish muffin from getting all soggy when you microwave the sanwich
Hi Carol! Sometimes if you open one end of the plastic wrap it will keep it from getting soggy…however, I have found that removing the plastic wrap entirely and re-wrapping in a paper towel will guarantee a non-soggy muffin. Please let me know if you’re still having issues and I’ll try to help you figure out a solution. Thank you so much!
Are you concerned about re-heating plastic? There are some nasty chemicals in plastic wrap and I’d hate to think that it’s seeping into the sandwich.
I’m not but you can always unwrap it and heat it in a paper towel.
We reheat ours in a toaster oven at 350F for about 5-7 min when kept in the fridge. Prob 20-25 min if frozen. We also toast our buns first.
Thanks for the tips!
Glad makes a plastic wrap that microwave safe and BPA-free.
Thanks for the tip!
How long do they keep in the freezer?
About a month.
Try wrapping them in a paper towel instead of the plastic wrap. It absorbs the moisture!
We do that sometimes.
I seriously need to do this!! I hate it when we have a busy morning, are starving, and have nothing fast to eat! Definitely adding this to my list.
These look so amazing! Breakfast sandwiches like this are my weakness! I don’t have a microwave, but they would probably be good reheated in the ove, don’t you think?
Definitely! I would wrap them in foil before heating in the oven. Thanks so much for visiting!
How long would they take to heat in the oven? And at what temperature? Thanks!!
I haven’t tried the oven yet but I would bake them wrapped in foil at 325 for 10-15 minutes. Check for doneness and then heat in 3 minute increments until heated through.
I love making sandwiches like this, but I never thought of making them ahead and freezing them. What a great idea!
Such a huge timesaver!
I love that you cooked the eggs in a muffin tin, such a great idea! My kids have actually never had an egg mcmuffin but I think they’d love to try one!
Thanks, Sara! It’s my favorite sandwich but I don’t always have time to whip one up in the morning.
Anyone who says they don’t love McDonald’s is a liar. Deep down inside, you can’t NOT love it. Doesn’t mean you have to like it or even eat it often, but everyone freakin’ loves McDonalds! haha And I LOVE these copycat McMuffins!
I agree!
What a great idea! Perfect for last minute breakfasts!
They’re so handy to have in a rush!
what a fantastic idea! my kids love egg sandwiches for breakast
I love McDonald’s as well and had a quarter pounder with cheese yesterday! Their breakfast is so good and I love your version of the McMuffin. Yum!
i love having make ahead breakfasts frozen for busy mornings! these sound great. 🙂 and btw- i love mcdonald’s too. i’ve tried to hide it, but it’s true, ha! we went for breakfast on new year’s eve!
I love having breakfast sandwiches stashed in the freezer. I need to whip these up.
These are perfect for my husband–he loves egg mcmuffins and needs quick, easy things to grab and go on his way to work.
I make them every single week!
Do you toast your English muffins first?
I do not but lots of other readers have with great success!