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National Egg McMuffin Day sizzles every March 2, celebrating McDonald’s beloved breakfast sandwich. This day invites you to kickstart your morning with the perfect combination of a freshly cracked egg, Canadian bacon, and melted American cheese on a toasted English muffin. Grab one on the go, recreate it at home, or share your love for this breakfast classic!
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Expected National Egg McMuffin Day Deals
While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Egg McMuffin Day often brings exciting deals from fast-food giants. Expect McDonald’s to offer special discounts or BOGO deals on their iconic Egg McMuffin, potentially through their app. Other breakfast-focused chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks might also feature promotions on their own breakfast sandwiches or coffee pairings. Look out for grocery stores such as Walmart and Target to run sales on frozen breakfast sandwiches from brands like Jimmy Dean or Bob Evans, allowing you to recreate the experience at home. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as March 2 approaches.
Platform Guide for National Egg McMuffin Day
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #EggMcMuffinDay. Film a creative video reviewing the classic sandwich or attempting a DIY version.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #EggMcMuffinDay. Share a mouth-watering photo of your Egg McMuffin, whether from McDonald’s or homemade.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #EggMcMuffinDay. Ask friends to share their favorite Egg McMuffin memories or modifications.
National Egg McMuffin Day Hero
Herb Peterson
History of National Egg McMuffin Day
Apparently, the Egg McMuffin didn’t just always exist. In fact, when it was invented in 1972, the sandwich was a game changer for breakfast everywhere. According to the then president of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc’s, 1977 autobiography Grinding it Out: The making of McDonald’s, it all began when Herb Peterson and his assistant Donald Greadel asked Kroc to check something out, without giving any details about what it was. While in the process of trying to create their own version of a fast-food eggs Benedict, they accidentally created what is credited as the first ever breakfast sandwich. That’s right folks, everything you love about the classic breakfast sandwich wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for the McDonald’s company and a random, but tasty, bout of experimentation!
The sandwich that Peterson and Greadel presented to Kroc consisted of an egg that had been strategically cooked and formed in Teflon circle with the yolk purposefully broken, laid on top of a slice of cheese melted perfectly and topped with a slice of grilled ham, served opened face on a toasted and buttered English muffin. Patty Turner, the wife of a McDonald’s executive, came up with the name that we all know the sandwich by today: the Egg McMuffin.
The invention of the Egg McMuffin began an entirely new era for fast-food, moving McDonald’s from being solely a burger joint to also a one-stop shop for your on-the-go, hot morning breakfast. The very first Egg McMuffin was sold at the Belleville, New Jersey location within the same year. And though it took nearly three years for the sandwich to be completely integrated within the McDonald’s system, it was already receiving praise through TIME as being an example of how the fast-food chain “pays close attention to suggestions from behind the counter.”
National Egg McMuffin Day timeline
In 1972, McDonald's employees Herb Peterson and Donald Graedel attempt to make an eggs benedict but instead create an entirely new breakfast food.
It took three years for the Egg McMuffin to find broad release but it reshaped the fast food breakfast game.
The Sausage McMuffin with Egg is officially put into the breakfast rotation, offering an alternative to the OG McMuffin's ham.
McDonalds changed the breakfast sandwich game again with the introduction of the McGriddle, a breakfast sandwich between two syrup filled pancakes.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Egg McMuffin Day
Local businesses can celebrate National Egg McMuffin Day by offering their own unique breakfast sandwich specials. Cafes and diners could create a ‘McMuffin-inspired’ sandwich using local ingredients, or offer a discount on any egg-based breakfast item. Bakeries might feature special English muffins or breakfast pastries. Even non-food businesses could run a morning promotion, offering a free coffee or small treat with a purchase, encouraging customers to start their day with a delicious breakfast.
National Egg McMuffin Day FAQs
When is National Egg McMuffin Day?
In 2027, National Egg McMuffin Day is observed on Tuesday, March 2, offering another opportunity to enjoy the beloved combination of egg, cheese, and ham. This mid-week celebration is a great excuse for a delicious breakfast.
Who invented the Egg McMuffin?
Herb Peterson, a McDonald’s owner-operator, is credited with creating the Egg McMuffin in 1971, revolutionizing the fast-food breakfast market. His ingenious idea transformed how millions start their day.
What are the key ingredients of an Egg McMuffin?
The core components of an Egg McMuffin include a perfectly round egg, a savory slice of Canadian bacon, and a warm slice of American cheese, nestled within a buttered and toasted English muffin. It’s a testament to simple, delicious design.
Is the Egg McMuffin available all day?
Many McDonald’s restaurants offer the Egg McMuffin beyond traditional breakfast hours, making it accessible throughout the day. However, specific menu offerings can differ, so confirm with your nearest location for current availability.
National Egg McMuffin Day Activities
Buy an Egg McMuffin
Of course the best way to celebrate the Egg McMuffin is to actually eat an Egg McMuffin! Head out to your nearest McDonald's and enjoy the meal that made the breakfast sandwich a fast-food staple and a household name all over the world.
Try out McDonald's other breakfast items
Not a fan of the Egg McMuffin? No need to worry. With other breakfast items such as the McGriddle, the Sausage Biscuit, Big Breakfast, and Hotcakes, there's a little something for everyone!
Make your own breakfast sandwich
The name "breakfast sandwich" wouldn't exist if it weren't for the innovation of McDonald's Egg McMuffin in the early 1970s. Celebrate this invention by making your very own breakfast sandwich at home, filled with everything you could want in your first meal of the day.
Why We Love National Egg McMuffin Day
You get an Egg McMuffin...for free!
What's better than an Egg McMuffin? A free Egg McMuffin! Using the McDonald's app, anyone can get a free Egg McMuffin on March 2 from 6am to 10:30am!
It's a celebration for the greatest invention in the history of ever
What would your life be like if there were no such thing as breakfast sandwiches? Probably super inconvenient. How would you ever eat a filling and delicious breakfast on the go? You wouldn't, you'd be stuck at home, using a fork and knife, and wishing you were able to chew faster. Thanks, McDonald's!
It paved the way for other fast-food restaurants to introduce breakfast
No matter your fast-food breakfast of choice, their breakfast items wouldn't even be a thought if McDonald's didn't do it first. So from fast-food breakfast lovers everywhere, we say "thank you, McDonald's, for making breakfast a little easier."
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