Your morning routine is about to get a whole lot hotter! After years of satisfying our savory cravings, McDonald’s is finally bringing the heat to their breakfast menu. Mark your calendars for July 8, because that’s when the iconic McMuffin gets a fiery makeover with the launch of the new Spicy McMuffins.
McDonald’s Heats Up Breakfast with Spicy McMuffins
Get ready for a wake-up call with a kick! McDonald’s is revolutionizing its morning menu by infusing some serious spice into a breakfast icon. In a bold move that’s sure to excite early risers, the fast-food giant is rolling out three fiery new McMuffin variations nationwide starting July 8. This marks a significant moment, especially as the beloved McMuffin celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
The upcoming additions include the Spicy Egg McMuffin, Spicy Sausage McMuffin, and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg. What’s the secret to this newfound zest? McDonald’s is generously drizzling its proprietary Spicy Pepper Sauce—the same zesty blend found in their popular Spicy McCrispy sandwich and slated for the returning Spicy Snack Wrap on July 10—directly onto these breakfast staples. While McDonald’s has offered mild heat with jalapeños in the past, this is the first time their breakfast sandwiches will feature their unique hot sauce.
However, all good things are temporary. These thrilling new Spicy McMuffins are strictly a limited-time offering. And given that McDonald’s breakfast hours remain unchanged, your window to experience these hot new creations will be truly exclusive. So, before the breakfast grill switches over to fries, make sure you seize the opportunity to grab one of these exciting, spicy morning sandwiches.
How the Egg McMuffin Changed Fast Food Breakfast Forever
The Egg McMuffin holds a legendary place in fast-food history, widely credited with revolutionizing the concept of breakfast on the go. It was created by Herb Peterson, a McDonald’s franchise owner in Santa Barbara, California. In the early 1970s, Peterson observed that his restaurant was missing a significant revenue opportunity by not serving food before 11 a.m., when the lunch and dinner crowd began to arrive. He sought to create a unique breakfast item that would be quick, convenient, and distinctly McDonald’s.
Peterson’s inspiration came from his love for Eggs Benedict, a classic brunch dish. However, adapting a sophisticated, messy dish like Eggs Benedict for a fast-food setting presented challenges, particularly with the hollandaise sauce. Undeterred, Peterson experimented in his kitchen, ultimately simplifying the concept. He replaced the hollandaise with a slice of American cheese and topped an English muffin with Canadian bacon and a freshly cracked egg. To achieve the perfect round shape for the egg, mirroring the English muffin, he even commissioned a blacksmith to create special Teflon-coated rings for cooking.
The year 1972 saw the debut of Peterson’s invention at his Goleta, California, franchise. Accounts suggest that when McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc was invited to see Peterson’s creation, he was initially skeptical of a breakfast sandwich. However, after tasting it, Kroc was immediately won over by its deliciousness and portability. The sandwich was so revolutionary that it eventually became the flagship item for McDonald’s burgeoning breakfast menu. Patty Turner, the wife of a McDonald’s executive, is credited with coining the now-iconic name: “Egg McMuffin.”
Following successful test markets in 1973, the Egg McMuffin, priced at 63 cents, began its national rollout across the United States in 1975. Its success quickly transformed the fast-food landscape, paving the way for a dedicated breakfast segment that had previously been largely untapped by major chains. The Egg McMuffin’s popularity led to the expansion of McDonald’s breakfast offerings to include items like hash browns, pancakes, and other breakfast sandwiches.
Today, five decades later, the Egg McMuffin remains a beloved and enduring staple of McDonald’s breakfast menu worldwide, celebrated for its simple yet satisfying combination of flavors and its convenient, handheld format. It not only solidified McDonald’s position in the morning meal market but also inspired countless other fast-food establishments to develop their own breakfast menu.
Source: AllRecipes