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Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg ($0.68)



Our mornings are very busy and unless we plan for our breakfast, we resort to
our local fast food restaurant or school cafeteria food.   Both of the alternatives
are quite expensive.


Paying a daily Stupid Tax is not in this mamma's future.   I always have a well
stocked freezer with breakfast items.  Sausage Mc Muffins is one of my
family’s favorites. Let’s check out the process:


Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg ($0.68)
Ingredients:


English Muffins ($1.19 (6 ct) or $0.20 each)
Eggs (Dozen for $0.99 or $0.08 each)
Cheese ($1.79 (16 ct) or $0.11 each)
Sausage (3.99 (14ct) or $0.29 each)


Cost per sandwich = $0.68
McDonald’s Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg cost $3.59
By making it ourselves we save $2.91.  
Instructions:
Toast English Muffins
Microwave Scrambled eggs for 1 minute on high
Put together Mc Muffin Sandwich
Wrap and freeze individually
To Reheat, select one method from below.
-Unwrap and place in microwave for 1 minute at 50% power.  
-Place in refrigerator the night before for a quicker reheat.   
-My son prefers his food at room temperature, so we place his in the
refrigerator the night before to thaw and then place on counter while
he gets ready for his school day.   
~ Savings ~
Cost Breakdown:
Note:  Prices were calculated using the regular prices from our local Kroger store (June 2019).  

Strategic Shopping:
English Muffins ($0.99 (6 ct) or $0.17 each)
Eggs (Dozen for $0.88 or $0.07 each)
Cheese ($1.79 (16 ct) or $0.11 each)
Sausage (1.00 (10 ct) or $0.10 each)


Total Recipe Cost = $4.66
(NOTE- You will have extra Eggs, Cheese and Sausage.)
Cost per Mc Muffin = $0.45
Regular Shopping
English Muffins ($1.19 (6 ct) or $0.20 each)
Eggs (Dozen for $0.99 or $0.08 each)
Cheese ($1.79 (16 ct) or $0.11 each)
Sausage (3.99 (14 ct) or $0.29 each)


Total Recipe Cost = $6.41
(NOTE- You will have extra Eggs, Cheese and Sausage.)
Cost per Mc Muffin = $0.68


The Contender:
McDonald’s Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg cost $3.59
Savings:
Strategic Shopping= 87%
Regular Shopping=81%
"Over a Year" Scenario:

Strategic Shopping
Homemade Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg (6 Count) 1 X per month or 12 X per year = $32.40
McDonald’s Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg (6 Count) $21.54 X 12 = $258.48
*Money Saved = $226.08
General Shopping
Homemade Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg (6 Count) 1 X per month or 12 X per year = $48.96
McDonald’s Sausage Mc Muffin with Egg (6 Count) $21.54 X 12 = $258.48
*Money Saved = $209.52


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breakfast on a budget.
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  1. P Kay DMay 28, 2021 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks for sharing this with me. I never thought to do this.

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