McDonalds Steak Egg & Cheese Copycat
This McDonalds Steak Egg & Cheese Copycat recipe allows you to recreate the iconic savory breakfast sandwich at home with simple ingredients and easy steps. Enjoy a juicy steak, fluffy eggs, and melty American cheese on toasted English muffins or buttery buns for a quick, customizable, and cost-effective morning meal that rivals the fast-food favorite.
- Author: Maria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying and Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be adapted for Gluten Free if using gluten-free bread
Protein
- 4 oz ground steak or sliced ribeye
- 2 large eggs
Cheese & Bread
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 English muffins or buttery buns, split
Cooking Essentials
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil (for steak and eggs)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder
- Prepare the Steak: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Season the ground steak or ribeye slices with salt, pepper, and optional onion or garlic powder. Cook ribeye slices for 3-4 minutes per side or brown ground steak fully until cooked through. Set aside.
- Toast the Bread: Split the English muffins or buns and toast them until golden brown and crispy. Optionally, butter the bread lightly before toasting for extra flavor.
- Cook the Eggs: Using the same skillet, add butter or oil and cook your eggs. For fried eggs, cook until whites are set and yolks reach preferred doneness. For scrambled eggs, whisk eggs and cook gently until fluffy but moist.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the cooked steak on the bottom half of the toasted muffin, layer with a slice of American cheese, then add the cooked egg on top. Cap with the toasted muffin top while warm so the cheese melts slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your McDonalds Steak Egg & Cheese Copycat sandwich immediately, optionally pairing with your favorite breakfast beverage or sides.
Notes
- Cut ribeye steaks evenly for consistent cooking.
- Cook eggs on medium-low heat to keep them tender.
- Place cheese on steak immediately after cooking to help it melt.
- Toast bread right before assembling to maintain crunch.
- Use fresh eggs and quality beef for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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