The famous breakfast sammie from McDonald's has kicked up the heat.
I Tried the New McDonald’s Spicy McMuffin and, Yes, It’s Actually Spicy
Published on Jul. 08, 2025
In my humble opinion, nothing makes food better than some spice. Enter: the brand new McDonald’s Spicy McMuffin. Yes, that’s right. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the greatest breakfast sandwich known to humankind, McDonald’s has blessed us with a spicy spin on the old classic. The best part? I got to taste it immediately. Here’s what I thought.
How does the new Spicy McMuffin taste?
Let’s start with what’s on the new McMuffin. It’s got all the regular components: melted cheese, Canadian Bacon and a fresh, 100% cage free egg cracked on a buttered English Muffin. Now take all that and add McDonald’s signature Spicy Pepper Sauce. The sandwich is also available as the Spicy Sausage McMuffin and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with egg.
You’re probably thinking, “Is it actually that spicy?” I tried the spicy McNuggets from Mickey D’s back in the day and found myself thoroughly unimpressed with the level of overall heat. However, the spice on the McMuffin is noticeable from the start. It’s got a kick that lingers after every bite. I opened the sandwich initially to inspect it, and the top half of the English muffin was indeed slathered with the Spicy Pepper Sauce. I was thrilled to see it.
The sandwich itself was as delicious as expected. The English muffin was soft, and the egg was fluffy. Mine came with sausage, and, truthfully, that was probably the right decision. I don’t normally order the Sausage McMuffin, but the meat was a fantastic match with the Spicy Pepper Sauce. The kick of heat was present, but not overwhelming. I think it’s actually the upgrade my McDonald’s breakfast has been missing this entire time. My spice-loving, McDonald’s-enamored heart is thriving right now. I have a mind to go grab another one as we speak.
How long will it be available?
The Spicy McMuffin is available right now and will be available at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide for a limited time. While we’re unsure of the actual time frame, this isn’t something you should be sleeping on.
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