Former McDonald’s chef shares genius breakfast hack for fan favorite dish

A McDonald’s breakfast is one of the most popular ways to start the day when it comes to fast food, from its hash browns to the sausage and egg McMuffins.

Now, one of the its former chefs has revealed a genius hack, for those in the US at least, to always makes sure you are served the freshest eggs as possible on a morning visit. Mike Haracz, who once held the title of Manager of Culinary Innovation for the US menu for four years, often lifts the lid on the fast food chain’s secrets.

In the past he’s shared the items not to order, such as the iconic bagel breakfast sandwich as it comes, and instead, to swap the standard folded egg to either a round or scrambled option. This time, he revealed one of his favourite hacks as the 40-year-old divulged how to ensure you’re chowing down on fresh eggs.

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He shared the revelation to TikTok, gaining 80,000 views in the process and more than one thousand likes. “The scrambled [eggs] that come with the Big Breakfast are far superior to the frozen squares that normally come on the sandwich,” said Mike, who spent years developing new items and limited-time offers and is now a senior research and development chef for a global ingredient supplier.

“I would recommend asking as nicely as possible to the restaurant crew if you want this switch”, he added. With over 20 years of professional experience, as well as degrees in culinary arts and culinary nutrition, he knows the tricks of the trade.

Sadly, the breakfast bagel is not available on the UK menu, but he goes on in the clip: “You’re going to want to order the bagel sandwich. Now the problem with the bagel sandwich is the egg, hot garbage.”

“This is their pre-frozen folded egg, all they do is microwave it, put it on a grill and hold it. It is the worst egg in their restaurant. During his time working at McDonald’s, Mike would often conduct sensory and quality testing on products and ingredients.

He went on: “So instead you should ask: ‘Hey, I would like to order a breakfast bagel sandwich but add the egg from the Big Breakfast.’ It’s the liquid egg product that they cook and hold but it’s more flavourful and tender. It’s far superior.”

Users have since flocked to the comments to share their reactions – as well as their own hacks. One person said: “I do that but with the round egg from the McMuffin.”

Someone else wrote: “Why doesn’t McDonalds just use those eggs and just increase the price a little.” Another person commented: “I actually prefer the pre-folded frozen eggs,” and one user exclaimed: “I actually love the folded egg.”