Breakfast in the South varies from person to person. For some, it’s a moment to ease into the day with a cup of coffee and a straightforward meal of eggs, oatmeal, or toast. Others opt for elaborate brunch offerings like Roasted Tomato Quiche or Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole to both satisfy and impress. (In my family, my Southern great-grandmother struck a balance by making a staggering five dozen buttermilk biscuits every morning for her family of seven.) Our morning meal traditions range widely.
However, there exists a sweet spot where scrumptiousness intersects with convenience, and that’s precisely where you’ll discover a beloved item on McDonald’s menu: the Bagel Sandwich. Initially introduced in 1999, McDonald’s Bagel Sandwiches—offered with an egg and a protein of choice—swiftly garnered a following for being a complete on-the-go breakfast option. As per the New York Post, the global fast-food chain removed standalone bagels from their breakfast menu in 2020.
Although these sandwiches were exclusively available at select McDonald’s outlets across the nation, they had amassed a devoted following. Enthusiasts even went to the extent of creating a public spreadsheet detailing where Bagel Sandwiches could be savored throughout the country.
Exciting news now awaits: For the very first time, Bagel Sandwiches can be relished in every McDonald’s restaurant in the United States. Yes, you read that right!
McDonald’s now offers three delectable breakfast sandwich choices. The first is the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel featuring thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon, a fluffy folded egg, creamy breakfast sauce, and two slices of American cheese. The second option is the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel consisting of a juicy steak patty, a fluffy folded egg, American cheese, creamy breakfast sauce, and savory grilled onions. Last but not least, there’s the classic Egg & Cheese Bagel with fluffy egg, breakfast sauce, and American cheese—all toasted to a perfect golden brown. McDonald’s has also announced that the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel will soon join menus nationwide.
This unveiling from McDonald’s coincides with the celebration of 50 years of their iconic Egg McMuffin, the most popular breakfast item on their menu. Moreover, there are a couple of additional breakfast treats that you won’t want to miss:
1. Egg McMuffin Day: On Sunday, March 2, enjoy a classic Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg for just $1 when ordered through the McDonald’s app.
2. McDelivery: From March 3-30, avail a BOGO offer on Sausage McMuffin with Egg when ordering delivery through the app.
McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger expressed, “At McDonald’s, breakfast is not merely a
