McMuffin
McMuffin is a family of breakfast sandwiches sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's. The McMuffin group was first introduced in 1972 with the Egg McMuffin, which was invented by Herb Peterson to resemble Eggs Benedict, a traditional American breakfast dish with English muffins, ham, eggs and hollandaise sauce.
History[edit | edit source]
The McMuffin was created by Herb Peterson, a McDonald's franchise owner and operator in Santa Barbara, California. Peterson came up with the idea for the sandwich as a way to introduce breakfast to McDonald's menu. The first McMuffin, the Egg McMuffin, was introduced in 1972 and was the first quick-service restaurant breakfast sandwich to be sold nationally in the United States.
Varieties[edit | edit source]
There are several varieties of McMuffin sandwiches available, depending on the geographical location. The original Egg McMuffin consists of a slice of Canadian bacon, a griddle-fried egg, and a slice of American cheese on a toasted and buttered English muffin. Other popular varieties include the Sausage McMuffin, the Bacon, Egg & Cheese McMuffin, and the Sausage, Egg & Cheese McMuffin.
In some countries, McDonald's has offered chicken, steak, and even pineapple McMuffins. In the United States, regional and limited-time-only McMuffins have also been available.
Nutritional Information[edit | edit source]
The nutritional content of a McMuffin varies depending on the specific variety and any customization. Generally, a standard Egg McMuffin contains around 300 calories, 12 grams of fat, 18 grams of protein, and 30 grams of carbohydrates.
In Popular Culture[edit | edit source]
The McMuffin has been referenced in various forms of media and popular culture, often as a symbol of American fast food.
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