Egg White Delight (Copycat McDonald's Recipe) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

This Egg White Delight Recipe is my favorite McDonald’s Copycat Recipe. This delicious breakfast sandwich consists of an English muffin with ham, white cheddar, egg whites, and herbs. I’m so glad I’ve found a healthy and easy breakfast sandwich recipe that I can make at home. Totally delicious!

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Do you love McDonald’s Egg White Delight? Then this easy breakfast sandwich recipe is for you!

I have a confession to make. McDonald’s Egg White Delight breakfast sandwich is one of my secret food addictions. Just ask my husband–though trust me, you don’t want to get him started!

If I could eat one every morning, I really don’t think I would ever get sick of them. I LOVE them. At just 300 calories, these egg white breakfast sandwiches make a good and filling breakfast.

Back in 1972, McDonald’s restaurants introduced the Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich, made from eggs, Canadian bacon, cheese and an English muffin. And as far as breakfast creations go, it wasn’t too bad for you.

From there, McD’s developed the Egg White Delight, a lightened-up version of the McMuffin that clocks in at under 250 calories. And for me, it was love at first bite.

Ever since I learned how to make this delicious copycat McDonald’s breakfast sandwichrecipe at home, I’ve been a new person. And it actually ends up being even fewer calories than the original version!

This healthy breakfast sandwich is our favorite way to start the day and it’s a great breakfast to cook for house guests.

Trademark note: In the spirit of transparency, please note that McDonald’s, Egg McMuffin, and Egg White Delight are proprietary brands that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.

Learn how to make a copycat McDonald’s Egg White Delight at home. This easy breakfast sandwich recipe is both delicious and healthy!

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Why You’ll Love This Healthy Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Healthy: This recipe doesn’t use any packaged mixes or artificial ingredients. It’s just ham, egg whites, cheese, and an English muffin.

Quick: The egg only takes a minute to cook, and the rest is just assembly.

Easy: If you can run a toaster and a microwave oven, you can make this recipe!

Now that I know how quick and easy it is to make this breakfast sandwich at home…I need to stock my kitchen with the ingredients so I can make it every day.

I’m not kidding; I may never eat any other breakfast sandwich again! I could even eat this amazing breakfast sandwich for multiple meals a day if that was socially acceptable.

For me, breakfast has to be fast and fuss free, because I am most definitely not a morning person. My day starts so much better if I have an Egg White Delight and a cup of hot, strong coffee first thing in the morning.

You can speak to me after I’ve had those two things! Luckily, I can make this delicious breakfast in under 5 minutes!

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McDonald’s Egg White Delight Ingredients

Obviously, the reason the Egg White Delights are so good is the ingredients. It’s the basic elements that make this breakfast sandwich recipe so healthy– I actually feel good about eating this regularly.

Egg White Delight Ingredients:

  • Egg whites (You can buy packaged egg whites at the store.)
  • Canadian bacon or ham
  • White Cheddar cheese
  • English muffin
  • Herbs, salt, and pepper for seasoning (to taste)

How to Make Egg White Delights

  1. Microwave or cook egg whites.
  2. Toast an English muffin.
  3. Layer the ham, cheese and egg white on the muffin–and breakfast is served.
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Can I Use a Whole Egg in This Recipe?

You can definitely use a whole egg (yolk and all), but it won’t exactly be an egg WHITE delight; it would be more of a copycat Egg McMuffin at that point. Eggs are healthy for you, either way, so cook your egg however you like, but it will be more calories with the yolk included.

I used All Whites brand 100% egg whites (sold in a carton) instead of a standard egg. We LOVE them, and they’re a quick, easy, and delicious way to make egg white recipes.

To make the egg a good shape, I poured the amount for one egg into the bottom of a bowl and microwaved it for about a minute and a half. That’s it–what an easy way to fix an egg white for your breakfast sandwich!

What Kind of Cheese is on This Sandwich?

McDonald’s uses white Cheddar and I think that’s a delicious option. If you’d like to make a copycat Egg McMuffin recipe, you can use sharp Cheddar instead.

Little changes in ingredients make a big flavor change in this recipe, so I like sticking to the original ingredients to make sure it tastes exactly like the ones I used to get every morning–maybe even a little better!

What About Herbs?

I used Herbs of Provence on this sandwich, but simply adding salt and pepper works fine, too. If you like other seasonings, feel free to sprinkle on some garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, or whatever appeals.

Any seasonings you use should be added to the egg white before it’s cooked, for even distribution.

This breakfast sandwich recipe just couldn’t be easier. Get ready to meet your new daily breakfast! And if you want another fun McDonald’s copycat recipe, try these Strawberry Cream Pies!

More Breakfast Recipes

If you’re looking for other easy breakfast recipes, be sure to check these out:

  • Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
  • Strawberry and Cream Mini Pies
  • Freezer Breakfast Burritos
  • Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Bacon Pancakes
  • Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
  • Cheesy Baked Breakfast Sliders

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Recipe

Egg White Delight Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 3 minutes minutes

Cook: 2 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

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Make your own Egg White Delight at home by combining egg whites, Canadian bacon, and cheese on an English muffin, for a healthy and quick breakfast sandwich.

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Ingredients

  • 1 English muffin whole wheat or regular
  • 1 egg white
  • herbs, salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 slice Canadian bacon or ham
  • 1 slice white Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Slice the English muffin in half and toast in a toaster.

    1 English muffin

  • Pour the egg white into a microwave-safe bowl (approximately the size of your muffin) and microwave for approximately 1:20 or cook to desired consistency on the stovetop.(If using herbs, salt, and pepper, sprinkle them into the egg before cooking. I used Herbs of Provence)

    1 egg white, herbs, salt and pepper to taste

  • Assemble the sandwich by laying the cooked egg white, Canadian bacon, and cheese on the bottom half of the English muffin. Top with the other muffin half. For an extra-tasty sandwich wrap in foil and broil for an additional 3 minutes right before serving. Handle with care.

    1 slice Canadian bacon, 1 slice white Cheddar cheese

  • Enjoy!

Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Becky’s tips

  • You can buy egg whites in a carton and measure out one egg’s worth if you’d rather not separate the egg from the white.
  • I used Herbs of Province for my sandwich, but you might like other blends. Try Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, or single herbs like basil, thyme, or rosemary.
  • I like a whole-wheat English muffin in this recipe, but you can also use regular English muffins.
  • For the whole McDonald’s experience, wrap the finished Egg White Delight in wax paper or parchment paper for serving!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) Protein: 21g (42%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Cholesterol: 44mg (15%) Sodium: 746mg (32%) Potassium: 222mg (6%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 281IU (6%) Calcium: 232mg (23%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

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FAQs

What's in McDonald's egg white delight? ›

The McDonald's Egg White Delight is the lighter version of the McDonald's Egg McMuffin. Made with egg whites, a lite cheese, and a hearty English muffin. You can prepare these in less time than you will spend at your local drive-through.

Why was the Egg White Delight discontinued? ›

As for why the Egg White Delight is no longer on McDonald's breakfast menus, the chef claimed that it simply did not meet the chain's sales expectations.

How to make eggs like McDonald's at home? ›

Crack an egg into the egg ring and let it cook. If you want a classic McDonald's egg, break the yolk. Add a bit of water to the pan and cover the egg to steam it a bit. When it's done to your liking, remove from the pan and use a offset spatula or butter knife to release it from the ring.

What are the ingredients in McDonald's eggs? ›

The rest of McDonald's egg dishes are made from liquid eggs that contain additional ingredients for texture, flavor, and preservative properties. The scrambled eggs are cooked in restaurants from liquid eggs containing sodium acid pyrophosophate, citric acid, monosodium phosphate, and nisin, according to the company.

Does McDonald's use egg mayonnaise? ›

All the sauces and mayonnaise except Tartar sauce, that we use are a 100% vegetarian. Tartar Sauce, which contains egg, is used in File-O-Fish burger.

What is egg white substitute made from? ›

Aquafaba

That's right, you can make an impressive egg white substitute using the water from a drained can of chickpeas. Simply set the chickpeas aside and whip the liquid until foamy or soft peaks start to form, just like you would with regular egg whites.

What is the healthiest fast food breakfast? ›

Fast Food Breakfast: 8 Healthiest Options in 2024
  • 1) Starbucks Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich.
  • 2) McDonald's Sausage McMuffin with Egg.
  • 3) Starbucks Egg White & Roasted Bell Pepper Sous Vide Egg Bites.
  • 4) Jamba Juice Steel Cut Oatmeal.
  • 5) Sonic: Jr. ...
  • 6) Chick-Fil-A Egg White Grill.
Feb 13, 2024

What has McDonald's removed from the breakfast menu? ›

McDonald's removed its bagel sandwiches from nationwide menus in 2020 when it decided to pare down its offerings — and get rid of all-day breakfast — at the start of the pandemic.

Can you order scrambled eggs and bacon at McDonald's? ›

Looking to start your day with a smile? Try our scrambled eggs, also available with a side of mouth-watering crispy bacon.

Does McDonald's use real eggs for their scrambled eggs? ›

Our breakfast menu items are all made with real eggs—they're just prepared a little differently for each sandwich. We use a USDA Grade A cracked into an 'egg ring' to get that iconic round shape for our Egg McMuffin®. Our scrambled eggs are made with liquid eggs that are cooked on our grill with real butter.

Why are McDonald's eggs not runny? ›

According to Chef Mike Haracz, McDonald's former Manager of Culinary Innovation who spoke out on TikTok, the chain insists on fully cooking eggs to reduce the chance of foodborne illness. Over-easy eggs feature a yolk that's not completely cooked, which the USDA confirms poses a risk for salmonella.

Why do McDonald's eggs taste so good? ›

McDonald's website reports that its "scrambled eggs are made with liquid eggs that are cooked fresh on our grill with real butter," and the folded eggs that you might find on a biscuit sandwich are also "prepared on the grill with real butter." Basically, if it's not a fresh-cracked egg or egg white, butter is involved ...

What is the healthiest breakfast at McDonald's? ›

The Bottom Line

The Sausage or Egg McMuffin, a Sausage Burrito, or the Maple Fruit & Oatmeal are among the healthier options available on the McDonald's breakfast menu. Avoid sugary drinks like orange juice, and opt for black coffee, hot tea, or water.

Who supplies McDonald's with eggs? ›

"Our journey to move to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs in the U.S. was a huge undertaking — made uniquely possible by our owner/operators, Cargill and their egg producers, and our supply chain working together as one team," said Bob Stewart, SVP, North America Chief Supply Chain Officer for McDonald's.

What is the round egg at McDonald's breakfast? ›

Round Egg: We use a USDA Grade A cracked into an 'egg ring' to get that iconic round shape for our Egg McMuffin®.

What food is egg white foam? ›

Egg white foam is a type of foam (a colloid in which a gas is dispersed or spread throughout a liquid) used in meringues, soufflés, and angel food cake to make them light and porous (airy). To prepare an egg white foam, egg whites are initially beaten (with a wire wisk or electric mixer) until they become frothy.

What is in a white cream egg? ›

Vegetarian friendly.
  • Ingredients. Sugar, MILK, glucose syrup, cocoa butter, invert sugar syrup, whey powder (from MILK), cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (E442), dried EGG white, flavourings, colour (paprika extract).
  • Nutritional Information. Per egg (40g) Energy 742kJ 8.8% Energy 177kcal 8.8%

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