Name a more iconic breakfast item than the McDonald's Egg McMuffin. That's okay, we'll wait. Hard, isn't it? That's because the Egg McMuffin is head and shoulders above any other fast food breakfast dish, in terms of recognition.
The simple recipe of an egg patty, cheese, and an English muffin was originally conceived as a bit of a risk, but it quickly became one of the fast food franchise's most popular items. Nowadays, it's the go-to item for hungover college students and hungry moms who just need some food on the go. As with many famous fast food items, though, the Egg McMuffin has had a pretty fascinating journey, with some surprising twists and turns along the way.
It's also made pretty uniquely, with the fascinating process behind it resulting in its distinctive shape and trademark texture. Much like many other McDonald's items, you don't have to stop at the standard Egg McMuffin: There are plenty of ways to hack this breakfast treat that take it to the next level. Ready to unwrap the truth about McDonald's Egg McMuffin? Take a bite of these facts.
1. The Egg McMuffin was initially a version of Eggs Benedict It might be surprising to hear, but McDonald's Egg McMuffin almost didn't get the go-ahead from the higher-ups at the chain, including Ray Kroc. Kroc, who was McDonald's head honcho during the time when many famous menu items were invented, was initially skeptical of the McMuffin.
This was largely because it was inspired by another classic breakfast item: eggs Bened.