egg mcmuffin recipe
Craving a classic American breakfast? The Egg McMuffin is an iconic morning sandwich that brings together a perfectly cooked egg, savory Canadian bacon, and melty cheese, all nestled inside a toasted English muffin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (1/2 ounce; 15 g), softened, divided
- 1 good- quality English muffin, split
- 1 slice good- quality Canadian bacon
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 slice American, cheddar, Swiss, or Jack cheese
Instructions
- Butter and toast both muffin halves in a skillet until golden, then set aside.
- Brown Canadian bacon in the same skillet and place on the bottom muffin half.
- Place a greased Mason jar lid in the skillet, crack in the egg, break the yolk, season, add water, cover, and steam until set.
- Remove the egg from the mold, place it on the bacon, top with cheese, and close with the other muffin half.
- Wrap the sandwich in foil, warm in the skillet for 2 minutes, then unwrap and serve.