According to Chef Anthony, “A flavorful chicken sausage makes all the difference in an exceptional chicken sausage McMuffin.”

Using fresh, organic chicken and fragrant herbs truly elevates this breakfast sandwich. Ever wanted to easily enjoy this savory flavor at home?

Keep reading for a simple homemade recipe and assembly tips to prepare this satisfying breakfast in 30 minutes—cheaper and better than fast food.

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The chicken sausage McMuffin recipe provides a simple yet tasty way to enjoy homemade chicken sausage sandwiches with eggs and cheese between toasted English muffins for breakfast. This classic breakfast recipe can also be personalized with different variations for the sausage, egg, cheese, or muffin.

Homemade Chicken Sausage McMuffin

Nothing wakes me up better on a Saturday morning than the smell of breakfast cooking. Today I’m excited to share my recipe for a delicious homemade chicken sausage McMuffin.

This satisfying meal is one of my favorites, as it combines fresh sausage I made myself with a sunny side up egg inside a toasted English muffin.

Ingredients for the chicken sausage:

1 lb ground chicken breast
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Ingredients for the rest of the McMuffin:

2 English muffins, split
2 eggs
2 slices cheese (cheddar, swiss or american)
Cooking oil (olive or vegetable) for cooking the egg

Equipment needed:

Mixing bowls
Measuring cups & spoons
Sausage stuffer or your hands (if making patties instead of links)
Skillet
Spatula

Directions:

In a bowl, combine all the sausage ingredients. Mix until well blended. You can do this easily by hand or with a wooden spoon.
Form into 4 sausage patties or links by hand. If using a sausage stuffer, stuff into casings.
In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Set aside.
Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet. Cook until the whites are solid but yolks are still runny, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Toast the English muffin halves. Place the bottom halves on a plate.
Top each muffin half with a slice of cheese, then the cooked sausage patty. Top with the sunny side up egg.
Cover with the muffin top halves. Serve immediately!

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Benefits of Making it at Home

Preparing homemade meals provides optimal nutrition for growing bodies. Cooking is also an engaging hobby that can become a lifelong passion. With creativity and variety, home-cooked foods are sustainable and affordable for any family’s needs (1).

Top 10 Benefits of Preparing Meals at Home:

You control the ingredients: At home you decide what goes into each dish. This allows you to adjust flavors, adjust portion sizes and control what you feed your family.
Fresher food: When cooking at home you aren’t relying on pre-made or pre-processed ingredients. You can use raw, fresh foods at their peak.
Healthier options: It’s easier to incorporate more whole foods like fresh veggies, lean proteins and whole grains when cooking yourself versus going out.
Save money: Grocery shopping and home-cooked meals are significantly cheaper than eating restaurant foods every night. The savings can really add up.
Quick and easy meals: With some planning and preparation you can learn to make simple, satisfying dishes in a 30 minute timeframe or less. Slow cookers and meal prep on weekends also save time.
More flavor: Home-cooked food just tends to taste better! at home you aren’t limited by restricted ingredient lists, temperature controls or mass appeal flavors.
Better portion control: It’s simpler to control serving sizes and not overeat when you are in charge of plating each meal yourself.
Family time: Cooking together is quality bonding time. it also teaches children important life skills.
Leftovers: Homemade meals often result in leftovers for easy lunches or another quick dinner later in the week.
Relaxing activity: For many, cooking is a form of stress relief and creativity. It’s time well spent rather than worrying about money, health or the kids’ schedule.

By planning menus in advance and utilizing smart cooking techniques such as one-pot recipes, meal prep sundays or crockpot concoctions, home cooking becomes easy to maintain even on busy schedules.

Many delicious ingredient combinations can be used across multiple dishes throughout the week. flexibility, family time and financial savings are just some advantages of the do-it-yourself approach in the kitchen.

Variations

I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy my favorite recipes. Tweaking dishes with different flavors or cooking methods helps me stay excited about home cooking. The chicken sausage McMuffin is one meal I’ve had fun experimenting with.

Change the meat: Use ground turkey, pork or a mix instead of chicken in the sausage.
Add vegetables: Mix shredded carrots, diced celery or sautéed onions into the sausage.
Adjust spices: Try Italian herbs, hot pepper blends or dijon mustard to flavor the sausage instead of sage and thyme.
Roll sausage in breadcrumbs: For crunchier links, roll the raw sausage mixture in panko or dried breadcrumbs before cooking.
Broil or grill the sausage: For a caramelized outside, broil or grill the cooked sausage patty instead of pan frying (2).
Use different cheese: Try swapping the cheese for smoked gouda, pepper jack or another favorite variety.
Alternative muffin: If bread bothers your digestion, serve the sausage and egg on an english muffin, bagel thin or breakfast sandwich flatbread.
Change the egg: Instead of sunny side up, the egg can be fried, scrambled or made into an omelette to top the sausage.
Serve as a burrito filling: Crumble the cooked sausage into a breakfast burrito with eggs, cheese and hash browns.
Pizza topping: Slice sausage links thinly for homemade breakfast pizza with eggs, spinach and red pepper flakes.

Getting creative with flavor profiles and cooking methods allows this simple recipe to shine in many variations. The combination of protein, starch and diary is highly satisfying.

Conclusion

Let me tell you that the chicken sausage McMuffin is a simple yet delicious breakfast you can feel good about eating! Personally, I love how making my own sausage gives me control over what ingredients get used.

Between blending fresh herbs into the meat and toasting the muffins to golden brown, the aromas will have your whole family waking up with a smile. While this recipe is easy as can be, I hope it inspires you to get creative in your own kitchen.

Feel free to swap ingredients or try new cooking methods – that’s where lasting mealtime memories are made. So roll up your sleeves and give this one a try.

I bet it’ll become your new favorite way to start the day too. Let me know if you have any other questions! Leave a comment below with your favorite variation on this classic breakfast recipe.

References

https://foodprint.org/cooking-sustainably/
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/284596/grilled-sausage-patties/

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Mary R. Q.

I’m Mary R. Q. , a seasoned professional chef dedicated to elevating home cooking experiences. Through my expertise in the culinary arts, I provide practical cooking tips and insightful reviews of kitchen utensils on my blog, milkwoodrestaurant.com. As a passionate advocate for transforming everyday meals into extraordinary culinary adventures, I aim to empower home cooks with the knowledge and tools they need to create delicious and memorable dishes. I’m also an author of the book “1,001 Kitchen Tips & Tricks: Helpful Hints for Cooking, Baking, and Cleaning (1,001 Tips & Tricks)” which is sold on Amazon. Join me on a flavorful journey as we explore the art of cooking and the essential tools that make it a joy.

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