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    Meals » Recipes » Breakfast

    Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 7, 2022 by Dee

    Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich on an English muffin is an easy recipe for homemade McDonald's McMuffins. Easy and delicious! via @meamel

    This Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich recipe on an English muffin makes the BEST breakfast sandwiches! Perfect for a busy day or whenever you need a handheld breakfast on the go!

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    egg breakfast sandwich recipe with sausage and cheese on english muffin

    These homemade sausage Mcmuffin breakfast sandwiches are better than takeout and super easy to make.

    Start off with a seasoned sausage patty, add a perfectly cooked fried egg, a slice of melted American cheese and serve on toasted English muffins. What's not to love about that?!

    Whip up a batch of these egg breakfast sandwiches on the weekend and reheat them during the week. You can even freeze them for a quick grab and go meal later!

    We've been making these sausage and egg sandwiches for breakfast since way back when.

    I've just updated the post with new step by step instructions and pictures! You can skip to the full recipe card below.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this breakfast egg sandwich recipe. You should be able to find whatever's not already in your pantry online or in your local grocery store:

    • Butter
    • Sausage patties
    • Eggs
    • Cheese -- sliced
    • English muffins
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste

    How to Make an Egg Breakfast Sandwich

    Since the sausage takes the longest to cook, you'll want to cook them first. You can make air fryer breakfast sausage or fry them on the stove in a large nonstick skillet.

    Next, fry the sunny side up eggs over medium heat, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. My kids hate a runny egg yolk, so we cook the eggs until the yolks are nice and firm. If you prefer a runny yolk, just cook eggs for less time.

    You can also bake the eggs if you're cooking a bunch. Personally, I don't like the texture, so the stovetop method works for me!

    fried egg in a frying pan

    Then, toast the English muffins. You can also toast the muffins in the air fryer or bake them in the oven. Whatever works best for you!

    Now, it's time to assemble the sandwich. Start by placing a slice of cheese on the cooked egg.

    Of course, you can add as much cheese as you like!

    fried egg with a slice of American cheese in a pan

    Then, place the cooked sausage patty on the bottom half of the English muffin. Top it with the fried egg.

    Top the egg with cheese if you haven't done so already. Finally, add the top of the muffin over the cheese. Easy peasy, right?!

    homemade sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on the table

    How to Store

    Store any leftover breakfast sausage patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they'll last for 3 to 4 days.

    You can also freeze the breakfast egg sandwiches for later. Just wrap them in freezer paper or wax paper and store in a freezer bag.

    To reheat, wrap the sandwiches in a paper towel, and heat on the reheat setting or defrost in the microwave.

    Variations

    There are a few easy ways to customize this easy breakfast sandwich recipe.

    Instead of English muffins, use toasted bread slices, such as sourdough bread, sub sandwich bread, or rye bread.

    Use whatever type of cheese you want. We like American cheese, but gouda cheese, pepper jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and Monterey jack cheese are all great options.

    Want more flavor? Top this delicious egg sandwich with a couple dashes of hot sauce, your favorite salsa, ketchup or BBQ sauce. Or, butter the English muffins before assembling the McMuffin.

    Add some crispy bacon or Canadian bacon for extra meat.

    You can also make these breakfast sandwiches meatless! Just leave out the patty, and add some fresh veggies, such as red peppers, red onions, green onions, or tomato slices.

    More Sausage and Egg Recipes

    • Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burritos
    • Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos
    • Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
    • Low Carb Sausage Egg Breakfast Scramble
    • Sausage Sourdough Breakfast Casserole
    sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on English muffin

    Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

    Published by Dee
    This Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich recipe on an English muffin makes the BEST breakfast sandwiches! Perfect for a busy day or whenever you need a handheld breakfast on the go!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 330 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • butter for frying
    • 4 sausage patties
    • 4 eggs
    • 4 slices cheese
    • 4 English muffins
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Form breakfast sausage into patties, and air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway or cook on the stove until done. Internal temperature should be at least 160°.
    • Fry the eggs on medium heat, flipping once, until the yolk is firm.
    • Top with slice of cheese, or add cheese when assembling sandwich
    • Toast the English muffins.
    • Then, layer the sausage patty, egg and cheese on one half of the toasted muffin and top it all off with the other half.

    Notes

    Keep sausage warm in oven until ready to assemble sandwiches.
    You can also use precooked sausage.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 17gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 606mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    This tasty breakfast egg & cheese sandwich is definitely one of my favorite breakfast sandwich recipes ever! I hope you like it as much as we do!

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    Recipe was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2022

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    1. Jim says

      March 06, 2021 at 10:11 am

      Made these this morning. Huge hit with the entire family. Will always keep the ingredients on hand now. Thanks Dee.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 08, 2021 at 12:16 pm

        I'm glad you liked the breakfast sandwiches, Jim. Thanks for the wonderful review!

    2. Erin says

      March 01, 2021 at 10:15 pm

      This Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich tastes amazing! 5 stars

      Reply
    3. Sandra says

      February 27, 2021 at 9:08 am

      This is such an amazing day starter!! My kids always loved this for breakfast!!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      February 26, 2021 at 12:53 am

      These Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich are such a delicious looking breakfast!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      February 24, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Yum! My husband is going to love this recipe! Looks so delicious and so easy for early mornings! Can't wait!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 02, 2021 at 3:17 pm

        We love these breakfast sandwiches -- hope you do too!

    6. Catalina says

      February 24, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      I would like a sandwich like this for breakfast tomorrow! The best ever!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Cathy says

      February 24, 2021 at 11:55 am

      Can't wait to make these for my kids this weekend!

      Reply
    8. Allyson Zea says

      February 24, 2021 at 8:44 am

      Yum! This is my all-time favorite breakfast sandwich!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Amanda Livesay says

      February 24, 2021 at 6:37 am

      Love that I can make mcmuffins at home now! So good and easy!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Miz Helen says

      March 03, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      What a great Breakfast Sandwich! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing

      Reply
    11. bj says

      March 03, 2015 at 5:42 am

      We have these often...with different breads. Your photos are so pretty.

      Reply
    12. Dee M says

      March 03, 2015 at 5:53 am

      Thanks, BJ. That's so sweet of you to say! 🙂

      Reply
    13. Aimee Shilling says

      February 18, 2015 at 6:37 am

      I make these all the time for my kids. They love them & it's easy to throw a handful in the freezer to use on busy mornings. The only thing I do different is I scramble the eggs & then bake them in a muffin tin. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says

      February 18, 2015 at 1:00 am

      I am a breakfast person / need I say more 🙂 Well done.

      Reply
    15. Laurie says

      February 13, 2015 at 11:31 pm

      Love these! My hubby is the weekend breakfast chef and usually makes us bacon & eggs, or pancakes, or muffins . . . gotta love a man that can cook!

      Reply

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