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Business Insider
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
McDonald's launched a new Spicy McMuffin menu. It's good, but the best breakfast item is still a classic.
McDonald's has always been the exception to my rule about making healthy choices for my first meal of the day. On days I'm awake and ready to eat before their breakfast hours end, I will never say no to a McMuffin. So when the golden-arched giant on Tuesday launched its new Spicy McMuffin menu — featuring a dollop of spicy pepper sauce on its classic Egg McMuffin, Sausage McMuffin, and Sausage McMuffin with Egg — I knew I wanted to try one, whether my editors greenlit this story or not. The limited-time spicy offerings celebrate the 50th anniversary of McDonald's original breakfast sandwich, made up of melty cheese, an egg (or not), and your choice of ham or sausage on a toasted English muffin. Like most offerings from the global burger giant, the new spicy McMuffin menu items are not gourmet, but they hit the spot. A slightly spicy twist on a classic My McMuffin adventure began before my shift did. After agreeing to taste-test the new menu items for you, dear reader, I was faced with a classic McDonald's breakfast dilemma: I had to reach the restaurant before breakfast hours ended — between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., depending on the location. Looking at the McDonald's app, I was surprised to see that the Spicy McMuffin options read as "unavailable" at my local store. Thankfully, when I arrived in person, I was able to order the limited-time items at one of the kiosks in the lobby, and upon checking the app again, they reappeared as available. Perhaps a glitch related to the new release, I faced no other complications with ordering. After I ordered via touchscreen, a friendly McDonald's employee brought both the Spicy Egg McMuffin and the Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg to my table, along with an iced coffee and an order of hash browns. The Spicy McMuffin menu items are priced the same as their classic counterparts, and they add 50 calories of pepper sauce per serving. I paid a total of $18.60 for the meal. The sandwiches look very much the same as the classics — in fact, I split mine open searching for pepper sauce because at first I wasn't convinced there was any — but the sauce adds a nice, almost smoky flavor to complement the already tasty treat. As a Southern California resident whose homemade salsas feature at least three serranos and four jalapeños per batch, I don't know that I would describe the sauce as particularly spicy in the traditional sense, but it was certainly an enhancement to the original version. The exact recipe for the spicy pepper sauce is unclear, but its ingredients list posted on the McDonald's website indicates it contains habanero peppers, red bell peppers, paprika, and turmeric. And market research shows that consumers are increasingly seeking out spicy foods. A 2024 report from Innova Market Insights found that there has been a 4% increase in global launches of chili-flavored packaged foods and beverages over the last five years, with consumers most likely to seek spicy flavors in sauces and seasonings, savory snacks, ready meals, meal kits, and soups. McDonald's spicy menu items would appear to capitalize on the trend. A popular, limited-edition treat I'd ordered decidedly too much food for one sitting, so I ended up finishing both the Canadian bacon and the sausage McMuffin for lunch. I threw away my half-empty coffee — I'm not the only Business Insider reporter who has found McDonald's coffee watery. I did, however, finish the hash browns in-store. Looking around the dining room as I departed, I saw at least one other person enjoying the spicy version of the breakfast sandwich. However, since a majority of this location's business appears to be done through its curbside service, I couldn't get a better visual assessment of the outgoing spicy-to-classic ratio. The National Restaurant Association reported in April that nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises in takeout, drive-thru, and delivery transactions. A spokesperson for McDonald's declined to comment on how first-day sales have gone, how many restaurants participated in the promotion, or how long customers can expect to see the spicy pepper sauce as an option for their morning meals. A McDonald's employee at the location I visited, who was not authorized to speak on the record, said the spicy McMuffin items had been extremely popular the morning of their launch. While the employee couldn't specify how many had been sold by the time breakfast hours ended at 10:30 a.m., they said there had been "tons" of orders for them. Ultimately, I left thinking I'd happily eat a spicy McMuffin again, though the old classic — the humble hash brown — remains the top dog on the McDonald's breakfast menu.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
McDonald's Is Turning The Heat Up On Its Breakfast Menu With A New Twist On McMuffins
It's not often McDonald's releases a new variation on its famous breakfast sandwiches, but starting July 8 you'll be able to order two of its McMuffin sandwiches with some spice. That's right, the burger joint is releasing a spicy version of the Egg McMuffin and the Sausage McMuffin (including the one with egg) for a limited time only. That spice will come in the form of McDonald's Spicy Pepper Sauce which already graces the daytime menu on the Spicy McCrispy sandwich. The Spicy Pepper Sauce is a mayo-based one which gets its kick from habanero peppers, so it really does pack a punch. I recently ordered a side of it just to try it and was pleasantly surprised that it does have some burn. During our initial review of McDonald's McCrispy chicken sandwiches, our taste tester wrote that the sauce wasn't just spicy by name. They wrote, "Most fast food restaurants serve a PG-rated version of spicy, but McDonald's dares to be bold and is pushing PG-13 levels of burn." Read more: Fast Food Egg Sandwiches, Ranked Worst To Best McDonald's has been working the spicy angle for years now, with releases like Spicy McNuggets and limited time sauces like Nether Flame sauce, which was genuinely spicy for a fast food product. It might be an easy twist on existing menu items, but spicy does sell when it comes to fast food, so this limited-time-only option of McDonald's classic breakfast sandwiches does make a whole lot of sense in the scheme of things. McMuffins don't come with any condiments by default, so maybe the mayo boost will make a positive difference (or a potential messy eating experience). Either way, McDonald's breakfast menu doesn't typically get much of a glow-up. In fact, it got a bit of a glow-down with its recent breakup with Krispy Kreme. That little bit of extra fire on a classic McMuffin does sound like a welcome distraction. I wonder what Herb Peterson, the original inventor of the Egg McMuffin, would think about the idea of a spicy version of his revolutionary fast food breakfast sandwich. I have a feeling he'd just be glad we're still enjoying versions of it today, whether it be a classic or spicy one. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Overpriced McDonald's Meals Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 2025
McDonald's used to be a place where you could pick up a cheap and filling meal, but fast food prices have jumped significantly in recent years. Between 2019 and 2024, the price of an Egg McMuffin rose by 23%, the Filet-O-Fish by 20%, the Big Mac by 21% and the Big Mac Meal by 27%. While the chain has had reason to raise its prices, it's made it harder on everyday consumers to eat affordably. And it's impacted some menu items more than others. When you stop by McDonald's, think twice about ordering the following overpriced items. Read Next: Find Out: Price: $5.60 Ten of anything seems like a lot, but if you buy the big box of Chicken McNuggets, it's likely you won't be full when you finish it. Unlike other options, chicken nuggets just have breading and some sauce and lack the bun, vegetables, cheese and other ingredients. For a more filling chicken meal at McDonald's, opt for a Chicken Big Mac. This sandwich has two chicken patties that amount to more protein than all 10 chicken nuggets combined. It also only costs around $0.30 more. Discover More: Price: $4.59 McDonald's Filet-O-Fish consists only of a bun, a fish patty and one piece of cheese. The combination mimics the cheeseburger, which is priced much lower at $2.39. If you're OK with straying away from fish, a great alternative is a double cheeseburger. This sandwich is cheaper at $4.19, and you'll get double the amount of food with two beef patties and two slices of cheese. Price: $7.89 If you're looking for a big burger, a Quarter Pounder with cheese and bacon has a lot of ingredients and plenty of beef, which is a meal in itself. However, heading to Wendy's gets you a bacon, beef and cheese sandwich for less than half the price. Wendy's Son of Baconator is the exact same 630 calories but only costs $3. Price: $7.59 The Sausage McMuffin with egg can be a filling way to start your day, but paying over $7 for a sandwich isn't ideal. Choosing a different sandwich, like an Egg McMuffin for $5.43, is financially savvier. If you really crave that sausage, egg and cheese combination, head to Dunkin', where the Dunkin' Donut Sausage, Egg and Cheese is a more filling roll, offering 680 calories compared to the Sausage McMuffin with egg's 480. Also, it is only $5.59. Price: $2.20 McDonald's has several dessert options, but if you want value, you're better off going somewhere else. For example, the vanilla cone is 200 calories and costs $2.20. Burger King has a soft-serve ice cream cone that is also 200 calories but only costs $2. Editor's note: Prices are accurate as of May 12, 2025, and may vary by location. More From GOBankingRates Here's How Much Cars Made in the US Cost Compared to Mexico, Canada and China 3 Reasons Retired Boomers Shouldn't Give Their Kids a Living Inheritance 4 Grocery Items To Buy Now Before Tariffs Raise Prices This Summer 4 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 Sources McDonalds, 'Providing meaningful value to our fans, with a side of facts.' This article originally appeared on 5 Overpriced McDonald's Meals Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Overpriced McDonald's Meals Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 2025
McDonald's used to be a place where you could pick up a cheap and filling meal, but fast food prices have jumped significantly in recent years. Between 2019 and 2024, the price of an Egg McMuffin rose by 23%, the Filet-O-Fish by 20%, the Big Mac by 21% and the Big Mac Meal by 27%. While the chain has had reason to raise its prices, it's made it harder on everyday consumers to eat affordably. And it's impacted some menu items more than others. When you stop by McDonald's, think twice about ordering the following overpriced items. Read Next: Find Out: Price: $5.60 Ten of anything seems like a lot, but if you buy the big box of Chicken McNuggets, it's likely you won't be full when you finish it. Unlike other options, chicken nuggets just have breading and some sauce and lack the bun, vegetables, cheese and other ingredients. For a more filling chicken meal at McDonald's, opt for a Chicken Big Mac. This sandwich has two chicken patties that amount to more protein than all 10 chicken nuggets combined. It also only costs around $0.30 more. Discover More: Price: $4.59 McDonald's Filet-O-Fish consists only of a bun, a fish patty and one piece of cheese. The combination mimics the cheeseburger, which is priced much lower at $2.39. If you're OK with straying away from fish, a great alternative is a double cheeseburger. This sandwich is cheaper at $4.19, and you'll get double the amount of food with two beef patties and two slices of cheese. Price: $7.89 If you're looking for a big burger, a Quarter Pounder with cheese and bacon has a lot of ingredients and plenty of beef, which is a meal in itself. However, heading to Wendy's gets you a bacon, beef and cheese sandwich for less than half the price. Wendy's Son of Baconator is the exact same 630 calories but only costs $3. Price: $7.59 The Sausage McMuffin with egg can be a filling way to start your day, but paying over $7 for a sandwich isn't ideal. Choosing a different sandwich, like an Egg McMuffin for $5.43, is financially savvier. If you really crave that sausage, egg and cheese combination, head to Dunkin', where the Dunkin' Donut Sausage, Egg and Cheese is a more filling roll, offering 680 calories compared to the Sausage McMuffin with egg's 480. Also, it is only $5.59. Price: $2.20 McDonald's has several dessert options, but if you want value, you're better off going somewhere else. For example, the vanilla cone is 200 calories and costs $2.20. Burger King has a soft-serve ice cream cone that is also 200 calories but only costs $2. Editor's note: Prices are accurate as of May 12, 2025, and may vary by location. More From GOBankingRates Here's How Much Cars Made in the US Cost Compared to Mexico, Canada and China 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle 4 Grocery Items To Buy Now Before Tariffs Raise Prices This Summer 6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025 Sources McDonalds, 'Providing meaningful value to our fans, with a side of facts.' This article originally appeared on 5 Overpriced McDonald's Meals Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 2025 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Otago Daily Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Opening new McDonald's ‘like having baby'
Ray Stonelake sen is served the first meal at the new Green Island McDonald's by his son Justin, daughter-in-law Eterei and grandson Ray Stonelake jun, 11. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery Two golden arches shone brightly over Green Island when the new McDonald's restaurant opened its doors yesterday. Owner Justin Stonelake said this was the first McDonald's restaurant to be built from the ground up. "This is like having a new baby," he said. The first meal of the day was a Big Mac combo served by Mr Stonelake and his son Ray Stonelake jun to his father, Ray Stonelake sen. Forty-nine years ago, Mr Stonelake sen served the first McDonald's meal, a Big Mac combo, in New Zealand's first McDonald's in Porirua. Mr Stonelake sen was the country's first restaurant manager, a process that involved him heading to Chicago 50 years ago to learn the systems and then teach the rest of his New Zealand staff. Ray Stonelake sen at the opening of New Zealand's first McDonald's, in Porirua, in 1976. Photo: ODT files "He took the gamble, and the rest was history," Mr Stonelake said. He hoped the new restaurant would take some pressure off the Andersons Bay store, which is one of the busiest restaurants in the country. "So far this year we've hired over 100 people, 60 of those for this restaurant. "Our goal is to hire from the Green Island, Kaikorai Valley and out to Mosgiel areas to provide more jobs to the people in these communities. "It's beautiful — it feels good, looks good and I think it's going to go well," Mr Stonelake said. First in line for a McDonald's breakfast were four primary school children who have become a common sight at grand openings in Dunedin. Fairfield children (from left) Arlo, 7, Luna, 11, and Enya Mirrielees, 10, with Scarlett Gunn, 9, line up for the Green Island McDonald's opening yesterday. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery Luna Mirrielees said they had also been the first through the doors at Kmart and Mecca when they opened stores in Dunedin. They arrived at the Green Island McDonald's at 6.30am and the staff brought the four out a hot chocolate each. On the menu were hotcakes, fries and a Sausage McMuffin before the four raced off to school. Long Ping Takeaways manager Janice Wang said she was happy to see the new restaurant in the neighbourhood. "We're very excited, and all the best to the new store ... we hope this brings a bit more foot traffic to Green Island. "Best wishes to them from us," she said.
