What are the two major changes announced by McDonald’s? Complete menu details explored

McDonald’s is making things hot this July by adding spice to its breakfast list. On July 8, lovers of the old McMuffin can test a new hot twist that adds fire to the well-known morning food. Just two days after, on July 10, the much-missed Snack Wrap comes back to shops all over, after many people asked for it to return. These two quick starts show McDonald's plan to update its menu and keep fans happy, as the race in the fast food morning game gets tougher.

Fifty years down the line, following the incident in which Herb Peterson managed to persuade Ray Kroc to challenge the fortunes of a breakfast sandwich that would change the face of the fast-food industry, McDonald's is again investing in mass in morning menus.

In the early seventies, the Egg McMuffin did more than add eggs and muffins to a burger restaurant: it established a whole new niche, and Kroc himself described it as an operation as big as a military operation. The emergence of new tastes and as well as new customers who love spices and enjoy them most, is going to carry the company into the re-designing of that ultimate product range with a blistering twist; which is the Spicy McMuffin.

Beginning July 8, folks will begin tasting this new version of a longtime classic in the U.S. That comes as McDonald's continues racking its brain and brainstorming to ensure its breakfast menu remains innovative and competitive in a crowded market, which does not exist today, unlike when Kroc first took a bite when the offbeat burger concept was birthed by Peterson.

Full breakdown of the new Spicy McMuffin lineup

McDonald's is putting that extra kick into its breakfast lineup with a spicy flavor to one of its most recognized staples. The new Spicy McMuffin sandwiches revamp the original Egg McMuffin by dumping a vibrant Spicy Pepper Sauce over the top, lending a little blast of heat to the old standby of a fresh-cracked, cage-free egg, savory Canadian bacon, melted cheese, and an English muffin toasted and buttered.

Undeterred, McDonald's is expanding its breakfast lineup to include two more spicy variants, which replace bacon with a juicy sausage patty. Spicy Sausage McMuffin and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg are positioned to serve individuals who seek a stronger, spicier taste to fuel up in the morning.

With these additions, the company obviously wants to appeal to the breakfast fans who appreciate their breakfast with a slightly more rebellious touch, which provides old and new alphas with new excuses to swing by during the early hours.

The spicy egg McMuffin, spicy sausage McMuffin, and spicy sausage McMuffin w/ egg will be available at Mcdonalds starting July 8 pic.twitter.com/3bqPkwHIwK

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In the past few years, the way Americans eat has changed a lot. People now want strong tastes and care more about what is in their food. This move to hotter, varied, and health-focused choices has made even big fast-food brands change their usual menu items.

That's why McDonald's choice to update the Egg McMuffin, a food that hasn't changed much for many years, is right on time. From Tuesday, they will make changes meant to fit the new love for spicier, tasty breakfasts. This shows that even well-known comfort foods can change to meet the new likes of today's eaters. McDonald's shared:

"The word on the street is we’re turning up the heat on breakfast this summer. Starting July 8, you can add some kick to your morning routine with the sizzling debut of Spicy McMuffin breakfast sandwiches, available at participating restaurants nationwide. This limited-time glow-up includes everything you already love about the iconic Egg McMuffin … plus a fiery, delicious twist: a shot of McDonald’s signature Spicy Pepper Sauce."

They continued:

"Fans can also enjoy the Spicy Sausage McMuffin and the Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg. So, whether you're fueling up for a morning marathon of meetings or just need something delicious to kickstart your day, these breakfast sandwiches deliver big, bold flavors. But don’t snooze too long. Just like your social media stories, the Spicy McMuffin won't last forever. Set that alarm clock on July 8, because this one's worth waking up for."

The story behind the Egg McMuffin

Herb Peterson created the very first Egg McMuffin all the way back in 1971, with the idea of reproducing the sit-down experience of eggs Benedict in a grab-and-go format, which was really more of a radical idea back then.

A Teflon ring was used to provide the egg with its neat, consistent shape, and combined it with Canadian bacon and a slice of American cheese, with all being placed between of the toasted English muffins, Peterson had designed a product that both fits a niche in the menu, and that was a redefinition of what fast-food chains could deliver before lunchtime.

He also sold the idea directly to the founder of McDonald's, Ray Kroc, without having to pass through corporate channels first, a bold decision which succeeded because Kroc understood its potential even though he described it as a crazy idea. Following its success in the region, the sandwich became nationwide in 1975, effectively bringing McDonald going into breakfast, which big-box competitors would soon scramble to emulate.

By the 1980s, breakfast was raking in billions to the company, which spawned such products as hotcakes, biscuits, and breakfast burritos, all founded on the basis of the McMuffin. The Egg McMuffin proved its longevity when McDonald's answered the call of hungry customers who wanted breakfast all day by introducing all-day breakfast in 2015.

It was still the star of the show. But with the spicy incarnation, McDonald's is also responding to a contemporary desire to eat spicier foods, seeking to update one of the staples of its menu without compromising the quality that made it legendary to begin with. More than fifty years after that initial Santa Barbara experiment, the Egg McMuffin continues to demonstrate how an idea can change an entire industry permanently.

What we know so far about the Snack Wrap's return

After close to ten years off McDonald’s main menu, the beloved Snack Wrap is coming back on July 10, 2025. First taken off the menu in 2016, yet still served at some spots until 2020, the wrap has kept a strong fan base wanting its return for a long time.

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— McDonald's (@McDonalds) June 3, 2025

Speculations of its comeback started in December last year, but it wasn't firm until Joe Erlinger, the US boss of McDonald's, made it clear. Now, fans know for sure the wait is almost done.

This time, you can pick from Ranch or Spicy Pepper Sauce for the wrap. It comes with cut-up lettuce and a mix of soft Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. All this is rolled into a warm flour tortilla, trying to bring back that great flavor that made it a favorite before.

In the end, two things tell us a lot about McDonald's food game: the spicy Egg McMuffin and the return of the Snack Wrap. They show that McDonald's is skilled at taking old, loved meals and giving them a new spin. By adding some kick to a well-known breakfast meal and bringing back a fan-favorite wrap, they show that they can keep up with new likes while still holding on to the key dishes that made them big.

These menu shifts prove that McDonald's strength is not only in making items that last but also in its ability to update them, which keeps the old fans pleased and pulls in new ones. As what people like changes, McDonald's keeps finding paths to stay ahead, which is why its golden arches remain a big sign in the fast food field.

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