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

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

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

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

The McMuffin has been referenced in various forms of media and popular culture, often as a symbol of American fast food.

See Also

• List of sandwiches
• Fast food restaurant
• Breakfast sandwich