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Posted by Jessica Pinney on September 3, 2017, last updated January 28, 2024

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This breakfast recipe turns the classic flavors of a SausageEgg McMuffin (sausage,egg, cheese, and Englishmuffin) into a delicious breakfast casserole. You can prep the night before and toss in the oven the next morning for an easy breakfast.

The Sausage Egg McMuffin is undoubtedly one of the most iconic fast-food breakfastsof all time.

It’s cost-efficient, has magical hangover-healing properties (allegedly), and the savory blend of flavors never fail to please.

The only thing that could take the Egg McMuffin to the next level is turning it into a breakfast casserole. Good news: I’m on it!

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I made this Egg McMuffin Casserole the first time because some friends had rented a beach house down in Laguna for the weekend. They invited me to come under one condition: that I provide them with a super delicious breakfast.

Not too uncommon of a request when you’re a food blogger.

I’d say it got the job done because there wasn’t a single crumb left!

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Breakfast casseroles are usually best if you prep them the night before, which works out great because in the morning all the work is already done! Just pop it into the oven and lounge on the couch drinking mimosas until it’s ready.

To make the Egg McMuffin Casserole, layer cut English Muffins, cooked breakfast sausage, and cheddar cheese in a deep 8×8 baking dish.

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Then pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the entire casserole.

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At this point, you want to cover the Sausage Egg McMuffin Casserole with saran wrap and store in the refrigeratorfor at least two hours. I prefer to let mine soak up the creamy egg mixture overnight.

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I like to top mine with maple syrup, which sort of turns it into a McGriddle. Janette prefers to douse hers in ketchup. This horrifies me but to each her own.

Whatever condiment you choose to adorn your McMuffin Casserole with, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Sausage Egg McMuffin Casserole Recipe

This breakfast recipe turns the classic flavors of a Sausage Egg McMuffin into a delicious casserole.

Author: Jessica Pinney
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4-6 1x
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

8 English Muffins, cut into sixths
8 oz Breakfast Sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
5 Eggs
1 1/4 Cup Milk
1.5 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray. Place half of your cut English muffins into the bottom of the dish in a single layer.
Cover then English muffins with half of the cooked breakfast sausage, then layer with half of the cheese.
Add one more layer of English muffins, another of sausage, then the cheese.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the casserole.
Bake 40-50 minutes until center is cooked through.
Let cool 5 minutes, then cut and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 583

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Analida Braeger says
September 12, 2017 at 5:19 am
I love these breakfasts that will feed a crowd or you can take along to a family brunch! Thanks for sharing!
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Michelle says
September 12, 2017 at 9:44 am
Oh my! This looks sooooo good! I love the idea of using English muffins and making it the night before. Sounds great!
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- Tiff says
  August 25, 2019 at 5:01 am
  Would be amazing with breakfast gravy over it also, like the kind for biscuits & gravy! 🤤
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September 12, 2017 at 1:05 pm
My boys will love this for weekend breakfasts. Thanks for such a great recipe. Though, I don’t eat sausages .., but I often cook with it for my kids.
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Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
September 13, 2017 at 2:07 pm
I can so see why this would be an alleged hangover cure. 🙂 Protein and carbs. Perfect. But besides that, this sausage egg mcmuffin casserole looks so delicious!
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dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
September 13, 2017 at 6:24 pm
i love how simple this is…and will work great for serving a crowd.
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Christine Rooney says
September 14, 2017 at 11:22 pm
Magical hangover healing properties – love it! This sounds so tasty. Totally saving this recipe for my next breakfast-y food craving.
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Cheryl says
September 15, 2017 at 8:50 am
This looks so good and I don’t even like eggs! I guess I will have to make this for my son. I know he will love it.
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Anne Murphy says
September 15, 2017 at 10:51 am
Such a good, and super easy, breakfast! I really like the breakfast casserole for a crowd.
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Veena Azmanov says
September 15, 2017 at 1:53 pm
Breakfast that feed a crowd.. Perfect for the weekend brunch. I love English Muffins and Sausages.. This looks like a winner!
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Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
September 17, 2017 at 7:16 pm
This. Is. BRILLIANT! I love the idea of turning my favorite fast food breakfast into a homemade casserole, and I have no doubt this recipe is gonna get some mileage in my kitchen. YUM.
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Amanda Mason says
September 17, 2017 at 7:17 pm
Oh my goodness, this recipe sounds amazing! Love all these ingredients! I’m going to have to give this a go!
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Angie says
October 2, 2017 at 8:19 pm
Would this work go double the recipe and make in a 9×13 pan?
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- Jessica Pinney says
  October 2, 2017 at 8:39 pm
  Yes, that sounds like it would work great Angie. An easy way to feed even more mouths!
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A says
November 8, 2017 at 4:04 pm
Can you make this a freeze it to bake within 2-3 days later
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- Jessica Pinney says
  November 8, 2017 at 4:14 pm
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  I have not tried, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
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gujarat-samachar.com says
December 7, 2017 at 8:04 am
Crockpot Overnight Breakfast Casserole recipe is a classic make ahead breakfast casserole with eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, and cheese, Great for the holidays and a crowd.
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Gina says
February 27, 2018 at 8:01 pm
Looks amazing!! Can’t wait to try it!!
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Cindy says
March 3, 2018 at 7:50 am
I think I might prefer this casserole to the McMuffin itself! My husband love McMuffins, so I’m going to make this for him. Thanks for an awesome recipe
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Ann says
April 3, 2018 at 10:43 am
Can this be made with bacon or ham and biscuits instead of English muffins?
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- Jessica Pinney says
  April 3, 2018 at 3:28 pm
  I don’t see why not, Ann. You’ll have to let me know how it turns out!
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Leslie Haasch says
April 6, 2018 at 11:16 am
I make such a mess when I try to eat these as a sandwich – making it into a casserole instead makes perfect sense!
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Jessica Dowden says
July 18, 2018 at 1:06 am
I make this for my family and friends pretty regularly, and they all looooovvveee it! Thanks so much for this recipe.
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Steve says
August 26, 2018 at 8:27 am
Outstanding Janica! Increased the recipe for a 9 x 13 pan. Everyone was saying it was the best they’ve ever had. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to make it for our office party.
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Sandy B says
September 30, 2018 at 7:47 pm
I made this and I am soooo happy I did! I didnt use as many english muffins tho, I used a single layer twice. I also used 1lb of homemade sausage, (all I had was ground pork). There is only the two of us now but I want more. I will double, or make two next time.
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Debbie Capra says
July 23, 2019 at 2:35 pm
Hi, I’ve never made a casserole like this. Will there be scrambled eggs in there or does it all soak into the muffins?
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- Jessica Pinney says
  July 23, 2019 at 4:38 pm
  Hi Debbie! The egg/milk mixture mostly soaks into the bread.
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Vivian says
March 4, 2020 at 11:03 am
Hi, just checking. Is it 4 whole English Muffins (8 half pieces) or 8 whole English Muffins? Thanks. Sure looks good
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- Jessica Pinney says
  March 5, 2020 at 5:05 pm
  8 whole English muffins.
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Debbie says
April 3, 2020 at 5:51 pm
I’m going to try and toast the english muffins first. See if I can get a little crispness to it. I love Egg McMuffins. Will try this recipe this weekend. Thanks. 🙂
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Laura says
June 28, 2020 at 10:52 am
Any idea about doubling this? Or making in 9×13? Thanks!
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- Candi Kirkegard says
  July 17, 2020 at 3:01 pm
  Making this right now, doubled everything, except only used 12 English muffins. Forgot to let set for 2 hours, so hoping turns out just as good 😉
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  - Brandi Shoemaker says
    February 21, 2024 at 8:53 pm
    Did it work without letting it soak for 2 hours? The recipe doesn’t say to set before cooking but I went back and saw it in the story. Thanks for mentioning it and r I wouldn’t have know, I always skip directly to the recipe!
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    - Candi R Kirkegard says
      February 22, 2024 at 11:31 am
      Honestly, that was quite awhile ago, so can’t remember. I’m sure it was just fine, or I may have commented on my own comment 😂 Think you can’t go wrong anyway you make it.
Momuv3princesses says
September 26, 2020 at 9:08 am
Made this last weekend with bacon and have it in the oven right now with sausage! My family loved it! So easy and yummy! The only change I made was to drizzle a very small amount of melted butter over it to give it that *greasy* McD’s taste. Totally unnecessary though. Yummy both ways!
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Leah says
October 9, 2020 at 1:35 pm
Look amazing. Can you make this the night before?
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Joy says
October 30, 2020 at 8:34 am
This looks so good! I have a question though. I am not a fan of un-toasted English muffins. Do the English muffins toast up at all while it’s cooking?
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- Jessica Pinney says
  November 4, 2020 at 5:25 pm
  Hi, Joy! I would not say that they end up “toasted” – I think you’ll be disappointed if that’s what you want. You could toast your English muffins before baking. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out.
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Marlene says
February 14, 2022 at 12:20 pm
I’m responding to Joy’s comment about toasting the English muffins first. I would like to know if she tried it because I think I am going to toast the muffins as well.
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- Krista Slye says
  March 20, 2023 at 7:44 am
  Great question! Also, can it be made the night before?
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Marlene says
June 13, 2023 at 7:40 pm
This looks delicious! Can I use a 9×13 pan and double the recipe?
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Marlene says
July 21, 2023 at 7:17 am
Should this be covered when baking?
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Kim Rainey says
February 1, 2024 at 10:56 am
I’m excited about making this Sunday morning!
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Sausage Egg McMuffin Casserole Recipe (2024)

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