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Homemade Egg McMuffin Recipe

This homemade Egg McMuffin recipe is one of my go-to meal prep breakfasts! Quick and easy to make, it tastes just like the fast food version but is budget-friendly and a little more nutritious. Plus, you can easily mix and match the ingredients to make it your own. Prep a large batch to keep on hand, and have breakfast ready in minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet with a Lid
  • 1 Ring Mold or Mason Jar Lid
  • 1 Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 6 English muffins
  • 6 large eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices Canadian bacon
  • 6 slices American cheese

Instructions
 

  • Working one at a time, slice the English muffins in half, and toast them in a toaster.
    6 English muffins
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray, and place a ring mold or the top of a mason jar in the center.
  • Crack an egg into a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste, and whisk to combine.
    6 large eggs, Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
  • Pour the egg mixture into the ring mold or lid, add 1/4 cup of water, cover, and cook until the egg is set. Remove from the heat, and repeat with the remaining eggs.
  • In the same skillet, heat the Canadian bacon slices, working in batches if needed.
    6 slices Canadian bacon
  • Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of a toasted English muffin. Add one cooked egg followed by a slice of Canadian bacon. Top with the remaining English muffin half. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
    6 slices American cheese

Notes

Storage: Store leftover Egg McMuffins tightly wrapped or transferred to an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 944mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 468IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 2mg
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