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New York Post
21-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
How McDonald's transformed the Egg McMuffin sandwich forever with just one ingredient
There's a reason McMuffins have been egg-stra tasty in recent years. McDonald's beloved Egg McMuffin has stayed pretty consistent in its recipe since its debut 50 years ago — but one ingredient swap changed the breakfast sandwich for the better. If you order an Egg McMuffin, you'll receive a sandwich consisting of a freshly cracked Grade A egg, melted American cheese, a slice of Canadian bacon, placed on a toasted English Muffin, topped with real butter. 3 McDonald's Egg McMuffin consists of egg, American cheese, Canadian bacon, all on a buttery English Muffin. McDonald's But the beloved menu item didn't always feature real butter. If you've been a McDonald's customer for over a decade, you might notice a slight change in taste, most believe a better taste, thanks to a small alteration in ingredients. 3 McDonald's celebrated the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich this 2015, the fast food chain stopped using liquid margarine and switched to real dairy butter. The swap came as Americans began to realize that margarine isn't as healthy as everyone once thought it was, and the artificial product doesn't compare in quality or flavor to dairy-based butter. But such a seemingly small modification was actually a supersized venture for the chain. According to The Takeout, the process of phasing out margarine and bringing in real butter to breakfast items took about six months — though many customers are lovin' it and believe it was worth it. 3 In 2015, McDonald's stopped using liquid margarine and switched to real dairy butter. Christopher Sadowski McDonald's celebrated the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich this year, which debuted in 1975. According to McDonald's, the Egg McMuffin was first invented in 1971 by Herb Peterson, who presented it to Ray Krock, who is widely regarded as the 'Founder of McDonald's,' as the concept of putting a diner classic, Eggs Benedict, in the palm of your hand. 'When I watched my father introduce this idea to Ray Kroc, we could not have anticipated it would become the foundation for the renowned McDonald's breakfast menu,' Peterson's son and McDonald's owner/operator David Peterson, said in a statement. 'It's been remarkable to see people embrace this innovation over the last five decades, and now we get to share that heritage with a new generation of breakfast fans.'
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's is selling Egg McMuffins for $1 — but only for one day
Customers can save big at McDonald's this March as a classic menu item turns the big 5-0. The fast-food chain is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Egg McMuffin, which debuted in 1975, with a series of specials on breakfast items all month long. Don't want to miss out on the deals? We're rounding them all up below and also sharing some details on the origins of the famous breakfast special. On Sunday, March 2, McDonald's will mark National Egg McMuffin Day with a deal available exclusively in the chain's app. Rewards members can enjoy an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1. Yes, even amid skyrocketing egg prices, after Denny's and Waffle House both announced egg surcharges. Per McDonald's, the breakfast menu item was first invented in 1971 when Santa Barbara, California franchisee Herb Peterson came up with the idea of making a handheld eggs Benedict. 'When I watched my father introduce this idea to Ray Kroc, we could not have anticipated it would become the foundation for the renowned McDonald's breakfast menu,' Peterson's son and McDonald's owner/operator David Peterson told the chain. 'It's been remarkable to see people embrace this innovation over the last five decades, and now we get to share that heritage with a new generation of breakfast fans.' From March 3 — 30, rewards members can enjoy a buy-one, get-one-free deal on the Sausage McMuffin with Egg while placing a McDelivery order in the chain's app. The offer is valid at participating restaurants. The McMuffin will always hold the honor of being the first McDonald's breakfast sandwich, but there's always room for more. Lucky for breakfast lovers, the chain just announced that its bagel sandwiches are now available nationwide. Previously, the menu item was only available at select locations, but many customers have been hoping McDonald's would make them more widely available. In March 2024, McDonald's announced it would soon start selling fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts at its restaurants nationwide. As part of the chain's phased market rollout, participating New York McDonald's locations are now serving up the doughy delight. The doughnuts are also available in the following markets: Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Louisville. McDonald's projects that 'more than half' of all its restaurants in the U.S. will have the doughnuts by the end of 2025 followed by nationwide availability by the end of 2026. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Egg McMuffin celebrating 50th anniversary with a special sandwich deal
Egg prices might be skyrocketing, but national fast-food chain McDonald's has a deal on its iconic egg sandwich. It was 50 years ago that the fast-food giant entered the breakfast market introducing its famed sandwich, the Egg McMuffin. And McDonald's is celebrating its breakfast sandwich in a big way. In honor of its 50th, McDonald's has an exclusive offer on Sunday's National Egg McMuffin Day. On Sunday, you can get an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg sandwich for a $1 each. The offer is exclusively through its App. Eggs too pricey, but you still want to bake? Michigan chefs can try these substitutes "At McDonald's, breakfast isn't just a meal; it's a cherished tradition and cornerstone of our brand," said McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger in a news release. "Our fans know they can always count on us for a one-of-a-kind breakfast experience, anchored in great value and high-quality ingredients." Another deal starts Monday and runs through March 30 offering its McDonald's Sausage McMuffin with Egg buy-one-get-one free when ordered for McDelivery through the McDonald's App. McDonald's also announced its Bagel Sandwiches are now available at locations nationwide and by the end of 2026, more than half of its U.S. restaurants will offer Krispy Kreme doughnuts. More: Denny's is the latest restaurant to add egg surcharge at some locations McDonald's Egg McMuffin sandwich got its first start in 1971 as a concept invented by Herb Peterson, a Santa Barbara California McDonald's franchisee. Peterson presented the sandwich to McDonald's founder Ray Kroc as a take on Eggs Benedict in the palm of your hand. Decades later the Egg McMuffin became a grab-and-go option, fueling morning appetites with its sandwich of a fully cooked egg in a circle shape between a slice of Canadian bacon and a slice of American cheese served on toasted and buttered English muffin. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: McDonald's Egg McMuffin anniversary: What to know
