Egg McMuffin

Egg McMuffin

Egg McMuffin is a breakfast sandwich product sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's. It was first introduced in the United States in 1972 and has since become a staple item in McDonald's breakfast offerings.

History

The Egg McMuffin was invented by Herb Peterson, a McDonald's franchise owner in Santa Barbara, California, who was trying to create a breakfast item that was similar to Eggs Benedict. Peterson came up with the idea of using a Teflon ring to shape an egg while it was being cooked, and then placing it on a toasted English muffin with a slice of American cheese and a slice of grilled Canadian bacon.

Ingredients

The standard Egg McMuffin consists of a slice of Canadian bacon, a freshly cracked Grade A egg, and a slice of American cheese, served on a toasted English muffin. Variations of the sandwich are available, such as the Sausage McMuffin (which replaces the Canadian bacon with a sausage patty) and the Egg White Delight McMuffin (which uses egg whites instead of a whole egg).

Nutritional Information

The Egg McMuffin is often touted as a healthier fast-food breakfast option, as it contains 300 calories, 12 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 260 milligrams of cholesterol, 820 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 17 grams of protein.

Reception

The Egg McMuffin has been well-received since its introduction, with many praising its taste and nutritional value compared to other fast-food breakfast options. It has also been noted for its influence on the fast-food industry, as it was one of the first successful breakfast items offered by a major fast-food chain.

See Also

• McDonald's
• Fast food
• Breakfast sandwich