Egg McMuffin Recipe (Copycat)

A person holding an egg mcmuffin copycat that has been wrapped in white wax paper.

Course: Breakfast / Brunch

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Make the English Muffins: 2 30

Total Time: 3 10

Servings:

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Making this classic sandwich at home is actually easier than you might think. Get everything you need to make the English muffins, and the rest comes together in a snap. The English muffin rings can also be used to cook the eggs!

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Equipment

English muffin rings
1 Large skillet such as a cast-iron
1 medium skillet cast-iron works well, this will weigh down the egg holders

Ingredients

8 English muffins
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 ¼-inch sliced Canadian bacon
8 whole eggs
salt and pepper
16 slices American cheese

Instructions

Do Ahead

Prepare the English muffins (click the link in Ingredients for the recipe)
8 English muffins

Make the Egg McMuffins

Heat one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the Canadian bacon and cook, flipping occasionally, until lightly browned on both sides. Set aside.
3 tablespoon unsalted butter, 8 ¼-inch sliced Canadian bacon
In the same large skillet, add the rest of the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Place the rings in the skillet. Pour in about ½ cup of water around the rings. Crack one egg into each ring. Use a fork to break open the yolks. Add a pinch of salt and pepper over each egg. Cover with a large flat object, such as a medium-sized cast-iron skillet. Cook until yolks are fully set, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and gently press the cooked eggs from the rings.
8 whole eggs, salt and pepper
Use a fork and then your fingers to split open each English muffin.
Toast the muffins, cut-side up, until just toasted. Remove and add two slices of cheese to each bottom muffin. If desired, return to the toaster oven (or low-temperature oven) and heat a minute or two longer until the cheese is melty.
16 slices American cheese
Remove the muffins and place the cooked egg on top of the cheese, and then the seared Canadian bacon. Top with the top muffin and serve at once.

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Notes

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While store-bought English muffins are perfectly fine, making them from scratch is fun, and delicious, and can be done 1 to 3 days in advance. Store in an air-tight container or large zipper baggie.

If you don't want to order the Canadian bacon, check with your local deli counter. They often have bulk Canadian bacon. Ask for ¼-inch slices (or thicker, if you prefer!).

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