This Sweet McDonald's Add-On Gives Egg McMuffins A Flavor Boost - Tasting Table

"It's a simple tweak to add a bit of sweet jam to your Egg McMuffin. McDonald's offers individual jam packets for English muffins, biscuits, and hot cakes. Take the top off of your Egg McMuffin and spread the jam across it. The result is a sweet and savory mix that also offers a sticky textural contrast to some of the creamier, fattier ingredients."

"There's actually some history behind this combination. McDonald's Egg McMuffins used to be sold with sweet condiments when they were first introduced. In 1972, the Egg McMuffin was an open-faced sandwich that came with both jam and honey. Three years later, it became the closed-faced sandwich we know today."

"While strawberry jam seems to be the most popular McMuffin spread, some commenters preferred grape. One Redditor even said that, where they live, grape is "very popular." Another commenter added, "It's how you're supposed to do it. In the South we all do it." If you like a sweet and savory breakfast blend, it's worth a try."

"There are other options for upgrading an Egg or Sausage McMuffin with a flavor boost if strawberry jam isn't your thing. Honey is still an option, or you can try hotcake syrup for an even sweeter breakfast. If you want to stick with savory, there are other add-ons worth trying. Some customers are fans of adding a squirt of ketchup to their Egg McMuffin."

Egg McMuffins pair well with sweet condiments, and a common breakfast hack adds strawberry jam to the sandwich. McDonald's sells individual jam packets for English muffins, biscuits, and hot cakes. To use the hack, remove the top of the Egg McMuffin and spread jam across it, creating a sweet and savory combination. The jam also adds a sticky textural contrast against creamier, fattier ingredients. The pairing has historical roots, since Egg McMuffins were originally sold with jam and honey when introduced in 1972. Later, the sandwich became the closed-faced version. Other sweet options include honey or hotcake syrup, while savory add-ons include ketchup.

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