Do you know what’s a great way to get out of a sleepy morning state?
Caffeine? Nah.
Multiple alarms? Beep, no!
A firm face slap? You’re getting closer.
After taking my first bite from McDonald’s Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg, I realized I’d been getting awake the wrong way. I don’t need coffee or multiple alarms set for 6:45, 6:50, 6:54, 6:57, 6:59, 7:00, 7:01, 7:02, 7:03 am. All I need is to make the inside of my mouth experience a slightly stabby pain. I figured this out thanks to this McDonald’s breakfast sandwich that features the chain’s Spicy Pepper Sauce, which debuted with the Spicy McCrispy Chicken Sandwich.
Now, pulling out the Spicy Pepper Sauce for the breakfast crowd begs the question: Why not bring out the Big Mac Sauce, too? I’m 100 percent sure it would make a McMuffin McBetter.
Anyhoo, the orangey condiment brings a spiciness that I’d put at a 4-5 on my heat scale. It’s not enough to make me sweat or wish I’d ordered orange juice with it, but I did find myself suddenly more alert with a burn circulating inside my mouth, and that peppery burn lingered on my lips and tongue well after finishing the sandwich.
Beyond the heat, I enjoyed the added flavor. Standard McMuffins aren’t completely bland, but after eating Grimace’s weight of McMuffins over my lifetime, it’s wonderful to be able to taste something different. The sauce’s pepperiness negates the egg and cheese’s flavor, but the savory sausage still comes through. However, I do think the egg and cheese slightly dampens the topping’s heat.
I’m not sure if it’s just because it’s the new hotness, but I think I’m going to order all my McDonald’s breakfast sandwiches with this sauce for as long as I can. Yeah, even the McGriddles for a swicy twist.
McDonald’s Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg was a great tasting way to start my morning. The sauce’s pepperiness awakened my taste buds, and the sauce’s heat awakened the rest of my head. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to place a bag of Flamin’ Hot chips next to my bed.
Purchased Price: $5.79*
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: Unavailable at time of publication.
*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.
I didn’t not like the new spicy sauce on my Sausage Egg McMuffin, but I didn’t need it and likely won’t get it again. I’m not sure who even asked for a spicy option at breakfast. Personally I don’t think the sauce goes well with sausage, bacon, and ham. If they let me get this sauce on a chicken sandwich at lunch/dinner, that’s a different story, and I would ask for it in a heartbeat.
You’re not sure who would ask for a spicy option? It’s called market research.
This is so lazy. I’m tired of these billion dollar brands doing the absolute very least with “new” items that suck. Plus, McD’s gives free meals to IDF which is even more nauseating. Boycott! Divest! Sanction!
the sausage and egg on this sandwich are tiny especially for the price. The sauce is just the chicken strip sauce nothing fancy or special here.