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A comforting and nostalgic breakfast classic featuring a savory pork sausage patty, a perfectly cooked egg, and melted cheese on a buttery toasted English muffin. Better and fresher than the drive-thru!
Ingredients
Main
- 8 ounces Ground breakfast sausage — Or 2 pre-formed fresh sausage patties
- 2 whole Large eggs — Cold or room temperature
- 2 slices American cheese — Can substitute mild cheddar
- 2 whole English muffins — Split with a fork
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter — Softened, for spreading
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt — To taste
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper — Freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Water — For steaming the eggs
Instructions
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Divide the ground sausage into two equal portions. Form them into round patties slightly wider than the English muffins, pressing a small dimple in the center of each to prevent them from puffing up like meatballs.
~2 minSausage shrinks as it cooks, so making the patties slightly larger than the muffin ensures a perfect bite every time. -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
~8 minDo not press down on the patties while cooking; this squeezes out the flavorful juices. -
While the sausage is cooking, toast the English muffins to your desired crispness. Lightly butter the insides of each half.
~3 minAlways split English muffins with a fork rather than a knife to preserve their nooks and crannies. -
Wipe the skillet clean or leave a tiny bit of sausage fat for flavor. Reduce heat to medium-low. Crack the eggs into the skillet (use a greased mason jar ring if you want perfectly round eggs). Season with salt and pepper.
~1 minBreak the yolks slightly if you prefer a solid yolk for a less messy sandwich. -
Add the tablespoon of water to the edge of the hot skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Let the eggs steam for 1-2 minutes until the whites are set and yolks are cooked to your preference.
~2 minSteaming cooks the top of the egg gently without flipping. -
Remove the lid and immediately place a slice of American cheese over each egg. Turn off the heat and let the residual heat melt the cheese for about 30 seconds.
~1 min -
Assemble the sandwiches: Place the sausage patty on the bottom half of the buttered English muffin, top with the cheesy egg, and finish with the top muffin half.
~1 min
Nutrition
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Toaster
- Small bowl or mason jar ring (optional, for shaping eggs)
Tips & Storage
- For meal prep, you can assemble the sandwiches, let them cool completely, wrap them tightly in foil or parchment paper, and freeze them in a zip-top bag.
- To reheat a frozen sandwich, unwrap it, wrap loosely in a damp paper towel, and microwave on the defrost setting for 1 minute, then on high for 30-60 seconds.
- Swap out the pork sausage for turkey sausage or a plant-based alternative to reduce saturated fat.
- Storage: Store leftover assembled sandwiches in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a toaster oven until warmed through.
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