I tried over 40 fast-food breakfast sandwiches and ranked them from worst to best

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I tried over 40 fast-food breakfast sandwiches and ranked them from worst to best
  • I tried breakfast sandwiches from Wendy's, McDonald's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway.
  • I wasn't a fan of Burger King's biscuits and so ranked several of the chain's sandwiches lower.
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I tried 46 breakfast sandwiches from five fast-food chains.

I tried 46 breakfast sandwiches from five fast-food chains.
I tried sandwiches from Wendy's, McDonald's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The fast-food market is brimming with morning options, so I tried as many breakfast sandwiches as I could get my hands from Wendy's, McDonald's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway.

I judged the sandwiches on taste, price, and overall quality, ranking them from worst to best.

Burger King's egg-and-cheese biscuit was my least favorite.

Burger King's egg-and-cheese biscuit was my least favorite.
I wasn't a fan of Burger King's biscuit.Savanna Swain-Wilson

A lonely vegetarian option on Burger King's menu, this egg-and-cheese biscuit was the most disappointing.

The scrambled eggs were too salty, and the dry, greasy biscuit looked more like a browned English muffin. The butter flavor was overpowering and seemed artificial.

Even the slice of melted cheese couldn't redeem it, since this simple sandwich was really only as good as its bread and egg.

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The chain's sausage biscuit didn't feel like an actual breakfast.

The chain's sausage biscuit didn't feel like an actual breakfast.
I wish Burger King's sausage biscuit had egg and cheese.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Though Burger King isn't the only chain to offer a plain sausage biscuit, this one had an off-putting artificial aftertaste, in my opinion.

It's only a dollar, but you get what you pay for. The sausage patty was noticeably smaller and thinner than the patties in the other options.

The meat was also somewhat chewy and dull. It wasn't inedible, but it had no standout quality besides its saltiness. It could've used some garlic or onion.

The biscuit's artificial-butter flavor brought down this meal, too. As the sandwich had no cheese or egg, it was hard to think of it as a satisfying breakfast.

I was overwhelmed by Burger King's Fully Loaded biscuit.

I was overwhelmed by Burger King's Fully Loaded biscuit.
Burger King's Fully Loaded biscuit has bacon, ham, and sausage.Savanna Swain-Wilson

"Fully loaded" is apt. This triple-meat biscuit featured a scrambled-egg patty, sausage, American cheese, strips of bacon, and ham.

There's nothing wrong with wanting extra protein, but there was so much happening that it was hard to identify or enjoy one clear flavor. The varied textures formed one vaguely chewy block of salt and meat.

This sandwich's hodgepodge of ingredients made it more chaotic than filling.

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Burger King's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit was a skip for me.

Burger King's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit was a skip for me.
Burger King served my least favorite sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.Savanna Swain-Wilson

There are four sausage, egg, and cheese biscuits on this list, and one of them had to come in last place.

I thought the egg was too salty and chewy, and the sausage was plain and forgettable — neither could redeem the biscuit (though I appreciated the ample American cheese).

Even though this was a cheaper option, the quality was lacking.

Unfortunately, the chain's double sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit wasn't much better.

Unfortunately, the chain's double sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit wasn't much better.
Burger King's double sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit was very salty.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This sandwich carried over the flaws of its smaller option.

The extra sausage didn't make up for the poorly made biscuit. If anything, everything tasted saltier.

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Burger King's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit had a better texture.

Burger King's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit had a better texture.
I liked the bacon on this Burger King biscuit.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This sandwich was marginally better than Burger King's sausage option. The chain also puts bacon on burgers, after all.

The bacon gave the texture some needed variation and crunch, but there wasn't enough of it to redeem the lackluster egg and biscuit.

I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's ham, egg, and cheese biscuit.

I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's ham, egg, and cheese biscuit.
Burger King's ham was both salty and smoky.Savanna Swain-Wilson

I didn't love the texture and thickness of this ham, but it had a surprisingly decent salty-smoky profile.

That said, Burger King's biscuit weighed down this sandwich, too.

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Burger King's sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit was less overwhelming than the Fully Loaded option.

Burger King's sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit was less overwhelming than the Fully Loaded option.
I'm glad this Burger King biscuit omitted the ham.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The Fully Loaded biscuit was too much, but the sausage-and-bacon biscuit had just enough meat to offer more bang for your buck without going overboard.

It was still too salty for my liking, but if you're a fan of Burger King's breakfast, you'll probably enjoy this one.

Subway's bacon, egg, and cheese flatbread was pretty disappointing.

Subway's bacon, egg, and cheese flatbread was pretty disappointing.
Subway's bacon, egg, and cheese flatbread wasn't worth the price.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Subway's breakfast flatbreads deserve considerable marks since they're customizable, sometimes at no additional cost. While toppings like avocado are more expensive, I like that they can be added in the first place.

But I tried this bacon, egg, and cheese flatbread without any extra fixings and was disappointed.

The bacon was flimsy and lacked flavor. The eggs were floppy and a bit grainy, and the bread was like a cross between a whole-wheat tortilla and an underseasoned pita.

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I wouldn't buy the sub chain's egg-and-cheese flatbread again.

I wouldn't buy the sub chain's egg-and-cheese flatbread again.
I liked that this Subway flatbread had more cheese.Savanna Swain-Wilson

I disliked the bacon so much that this meatless option edged it out, but it still didn't fit the bill.

The flatbread basically swallowed the paper-thin omelet. On the plus side, since there was no meat, it came with more cheese than the other options.

McDonald's bacon, egg, and cheese McGriddle didn't taste balanced to me.

McDonald's bacon, egg, and cheese McGriddle didn't taste balanced to me.
Overall, I wasn't a huge fan of McDonald's McGriddles.Savanna Swain-Wilson

I don't understand the hype behind McGriddles.

I love McDonald's hotcakes, so the idea of eating them with a little bit of syrup and bacon in the same bite was appealing. But this McGriddle was overly sugary and didn't taste like a cohesive meal.

The egg patty didn't taste fresh to me, and the griddle cakes were a bit too tall and sweet. With pancakes, you can decide how much syrup you use, but that wasn't the case here. And McDonald's bacon, which was thin and floppy, faded into the background.

This all led to an inconsistent ratio of sweet and savory ingredients per bite.

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I thought the meat on Subway's steak, egg, and cheese flatbread was chewy.

I thought the meat on Subway's steak, egg, and cheese flatbread was chewy.
I wanted to like Subway's steak flatbread.Savanna Swain-Wilson

I was excited about a meat other than sausage or bacon, but this didn't impress.

The steak was too chewy — some bites tasted like pure fat, while others were dry and overcooked. Though the seasoning with notes of onion and garlic was quite nice.

The sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddle was a bit more cohesive.

The sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddle was a bit more cohesive.
I might've preferred this McGriddle without the egg.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The perfectly round, peppery sausage patty was a better fit for the sweet, maple-infused domes, though McDonald's combination of cheese and sweet pancakes was still off-putting to me.

This also might've been better without the folded egg, which made the sandwich taller than it needed to be yet didn't add much flavor.

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McDonald's plain sausage biscuit wasn't flavorful enough.

McDonald's plain sausage biscuit wasn't flavorful enough.
I wasn't impressed by McDonald's biscuit.Savanna Swain-Wilson

McDonald's sausage was solid, but the biscuit was more crumbly than flaky, which made it slightly too dry.

Its flavor was also underwhelming — like something was missing. A sauce likely would've fixed this.

The brushed-on butter helped, but it lacked the distinct buttermilk flavor that makes biscuits shine.

Wendy's sausage biscuit was slightly better.

Wendy's sausage biscuit was slightly better.
Wendy's biscuits were solid.Savanna Swain-Wilson

If I'm ordering a plain sandwich, it's mainly because I want a biscuit with some protein, so the bun has to impress. Wendy's edged out McDonald's in this regard.

This biscuit was wonderfully flaky, with a flavor that was satisfying enough to eat plain.

However, the sausage was the weak link. With a pleasantly meaty and savory flavor, it wasn't bad, but it could've used more seasoning, like paprika or garlic.

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McDonald's plain sausage McGriddle was my favorite of the McGriddles.

McDonald's plain sausage McGriddle was my favorite of the McGriddles.
I liked that this McGriddle didn't have egg.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The most basic McGriddle was also the best — and $2 cheaper than the others.

Without egg and cheese, the interplay of peppery, savory, and sweet flavors was present in every bite.

The syrup pockets in the griddle cakes were still excessive, but if you're a big fan of McDonald's hotcakes and sausage and want something more interesting than the biscuit, I'd recommend this simple, classic McGriddle over the others.

My least favorite sandwich from Chick-fil-A was its chicken, egg, and cheese bagel.

My least favorite sandwich from Chick-fil-A was its chicken, egg, and cheese bagel.
I didn't like the bagel as a base.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Unfortunately, this whole-wheat bagel didn't hold the chicken, egg, and cheese together well. It also made the meal a bit dry, so I'd suggest eating it with sauce.

On the whole, this sandwich didn't taste great. For the cost, I'd rather order a biscuit or an English muffin.

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I liked Burger King's Fully Loaded Croissan'wich more than the biscuit.

I liked Burger King's Fully Loaded Croissan'wich more than the biscuit.
Burger King's Croissan'wich was tasty.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Considering this sandwich already had two other salty meats, it didn't also need ham.

The croissant itself tasted pretty good, so this was better than the Fully Loaded biscuit.

The Black Forest ham flatbread was my favorite breakfast sandwich from Subway.

The Black Forest ham flatbread was my favorite breakfast sandwich from Subway.
The Black Forest ham was very good.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Conversely, ham elevated my favorite Subway breakfast sandwich.

Subway's Black Forest ham had a nice smoky flavor and salty edges that almost made me forget about the mediocre egg patty. It also didn't feel heavy.

If I ever need to grab breakfast from Subway, this will be my order, though I might add mustard.

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The sausage, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich proved Burger King's croissants are superior to the biscuits.

The sausage, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich proved Burger King's croissants are superior to the biscuits.
I really liked Burger King's croissant.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Though the sausage, the egg, and the croissant were proportional and balanced, they weren't individually very exciting or high-quality.

The croissant was unquestionably the highlight, but you'd need to eat it right away, since it didn't hold up well against the other, greasier ingredients.

Burger King's double sausage, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich had a decent value.

Burger King's double sausage, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich had a decent value.
Two sausage patties was a lot of meat.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Doubling the sausage and American cheese weighed down this sandwich and made it greasier.

However, I ranked it above the single-patty option since it was a better value for a similar price.

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I still preferred the bacon, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich.

I still preferred the bacon, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich.
I liked the bacon on this Burger King Croissan'wich.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The bacon Croissan'wich's combination of American cheese, scrambled eggs, and meat on the soft, flaky bun was pretty satisfying as a quick breakfast.

Though Burger King's bacon can be inconsistent, in this case I preferred it to the sausage since it complemented the croissant's texture instead of weighing it down.

A different kind of cheese would've easily improved this meal, though.

Chick-fil-A's bacon, egg, and cheese muffin wasn't quite a hit.

Chick-fil-A's bacon, egg, and cheese muffin wasn't quite a hit.
I didn't like the English muffin too much, though.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This sandwich needed sauce and was lackluster compared with Chick-fil-A's other offerings.

The egg was quite bland, and though the bacon was decently thick and smoky, it was slightly too chewy.

The worst part was the tough English muffin that held it all together. Even though it made the meal lighter, it wasn't worth it.

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I had similar issues with Chick-fil-A's sausage, egg, and cheese muffin.

I had similar issues with Chick-fil-A's sausage, egg, and cheese muffin.
I wasn't a fan of Chick-fil-A's sausage.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Chick-fil-A's other English-muffin sandwich didn't impress me much.

It faced many of the same issues as the previous sandwich, plus I thought the sausage was too chewy and needed more seasoning.

You're better off getting a McMuffin.

Burger King's bacon, sausage, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich was a protein-dense offering.

Burger King's bacon, sausage, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich was a protein-dense offering.
The meat was quite salty.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This sandwich's two-meat combo was better than the Fully Loaded Croissan'wich.

It was still heavier than I'd prefer, but if you like Burger King's bacon and want something more substantial, this sandwich would fit the bill.

This was quite salty, though, so keep a drink and some sauce for dipping nearby.

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McDonald's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit benefited from some ketchup.

McDonald's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit benefited from some ketchup.
I dipped McDonald's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit in ketchup.Savanna Swain-Wilson

McDonald's bacon was on the saltier side, and the addition of the egg patty and the crumbly biscuit meant this sandwich was pretty dry. The American cheese highlighted that saltiness.

Dipping the sandwich in ketchup made it taste much better.

Burger King's ham, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich offered an OK alternative to traditional breakfast meat.

Burger King's ham, egg, and cheese Croissan'wich offered an OK alternative to traditional breakfast meat.
I wish I could have ordered it with Swiss cheese instead.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The ham wasn't the best quality, in my opinion, but this sandwich would make an OK option if you're not in the mood for bacon or sausage.

I wish Burger King had offered it with Swiss cheese, which definitely would've elevated it.

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Wendy's classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was mostly decent.

Wendy's classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was mostly decent.
I didn't like the bread on Wendy's classic bacon sandwich.Savanna Swain-Wilson

It says a lot about Wendy's breakfast that one of its worst options is so high in my ranking.

The chain's bacon was the most consistent — the right mix of salty and smoky while still being crispy and thick.

This sandwich did an OK job of highlighting the familiar flavors people want in a bacon sandwich, plus the egg was soft and buttery.

However, the bread lost me. I'd expected a standard hamburger bun, but the sandwich had a dry roll that desperately needed ketchup.

I slightly preferred Wendy's classic sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich.

I slightly preferred Wendy's classic sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich.
I'd prefer this Wendy's sandwich on a different bun.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This classic sausage sandwich was fine, but Wendy's offers better options on a higher-quality bun.

The sausage patty made each bite slightly more uniform, making this sandwich a bit better than the bacon alternative.

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McDonald's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit wasn't too dry.

McDonald's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit wasn't too dry.
I loved Wendy's eggs.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The juices from the sausage soaked into the biscuit and made this sandwich less dry than its bacon counterpart.

This was an adequate sausage sandwich, but the somewhat rubbery egg was the weak link. Plus it would've tasted better with cheddar cheese instead of American.

I missed the egg on McDonald's sausage-and-cheese McMuffin.

I missed the egg on McDonald's sausage-and-cheese McMuffin.
McDonald's sausage-and-cheese McMuffin would make an OK alternative if you don't want an egg patty.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Without the delicious McMuffin egg with the yummy yolk center, this order was forgettable.

But if you need to omit the egg, this sausage-and-cheese combo on a crunchy English muffin was pretty decent.

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Chick-fil-A's Egg White Grill was light, but I didn't love the English muffin.

Chick-fil-A's Egg White Grill was light, but I didn't love the English muffin.
Chick-fil-A's Egg White Grill has grilled chicken.Savanna Swain-Wilson

If you're looking for a light handheld breakfast, the Egg White Grill would be your answer.

It swapped a traditional omelet for a thin layer of egg whites, a buttery biscuit for a whole-wheat English muffin, and breakfast meat for grilled chicken.

Overall, it tasted pretty good. The grilled chicken tasted fresh and well seasoned, with a yummy citrus marinade. Even though the egg whites didn't add much flavor, they tasted real.

I wish I could've upgraded the American cheese to cheddar or pepper jack without paying more.

The English muffin didn't impress me — I took it off halfway through and ate just the contents. But this could be overlooked with some sauce.

I don't think I'd usually opt for the chicken chain's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.

I don't think I'd usually opt for the chicken chain's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.
I loved Chick-fil-A's biscuit, though.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Chick-fil-A's biscuits were fantastic, with an appetizing golden exterior and an irresistibly soft and slightly doughy center. They had just enough salt and butter to keep me wanting more but were also a bit sweet.

Though there wasn't anything groundbreaking about a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit, the chain's take on this iconic sandwich was better than many of the other options in this ranking.

The eggs were still a bit dry and maybe needed more butter. The sausage patty also could've used more seasoning since it wasn't quite bold enough to make an impact.

Overall, this was a solid sandwich — but if you're going to Chick-fil-A for breakfast, you might as well opt for a more flavorful option.

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I would've preferred Wendy's sausage, egg, and cheese croissant without the Swiss sauce.

I would've preferred Wendy's sausage, egg, and cheese croissant without the Swiss sauce.
The other ingredients, however, were of great quality.Savanna Swain-Wilson

I had mixed feelings about this sandwich.

The croissant was fluffy and tasty, and, as usual, Wendy's sausage and egg tasted fine.

However, the Swiss sauce on this sandwich in lieu of sliced cheese felt out of place. It was strangely sweet and reminded me of a cross between mayo and fondue.

It might be good on the breakfast potatoes, but I thought it paired poorly with the sausage. Plus the creamy texture was distracting on the soft sandwich.

Real cheese would've served the meal much better. But even so, the quality of the other ingredients made up for it.

Wendy's bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was better.

Wendy's bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was better.
Wendy's bacon, egg, and cheese croissant had a good amount of meat.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Wendy's bacon alternative was even better. The textural combination of the crispy meat, fluffy egg, and pillowy bun was on point.

The chain didn't skimp on the meat either. The sandwich had (at least) three thick bacon strips layered in a cross pattern, which ensured a balance of meat, egg, and bread from start to finish.

I still wish the sandwich just had sliced cheese instead of the Swiss sauce, but it was better with the bacon.

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Chick-fil-A's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit was solid.

Chick-fil-A's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit was solid.
Chick-fil-A had good bacon.Savanna Swain-Wilson

The bacon was better than I'd expect from a chicken chain. It had a bold flavor with lightly crispy edges, and it wasn't too chewy or fatty.

Pairing bacon with the chain's scrumptious biscuits and melted cheese made for a solid breakfast.

I can't deny that Wendy's breakfast Baconator was iconic.

I can't deny that Wendy's breakfast Baconator was iconic.
Wendy's is famous for its bacon.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This sandwich was equal parts fun and intimidating.

It contained alternating layers of crispy bacon and American cheese, along with a sausage that stood in for the regular beef patty on the classic Baconator. It was topped with Wendy's Swiss sauce.

This was a bacon lover's paradise. Wendy's didn't skimp on the meat, so I really got my money's worth.

But compared with other sandwiches on this list, it was a bit too much. The sausage's flavor seemed like it was competing with the bacon, and the Swiss sauce made this order even heavier.

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Wendy's maple bacon and chicken croissant was a good sandwich on the whole.

Wendy's maple bacon and chicken croissant was a good sandwich on the whole.
Wendy's maple butter was a bit messy on my sandwich.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This union of maple and fried chicken made my heart flutter. The addition of smoky bacon and a delicious croissant made this sandwich taste like something I'd order at a nice brunch.

The chicken and bacon did a fine job balancing the sugary notes, and the thin breading on the cutlet was crispy and fresh.

But on my order, the maple-butter mixture totally separated. When I took a bite, I was met with a messy mix of sticky syrup and salted butter, though this might've been an error.

Wendy's honey-butter chicken biscuit was yummy but tasted more like maple.

Wendy's honey-butter chicken biscuit was yummy but tasted more like maple.
Overall, I liked Wendy's honey-butter chicken biscuit.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This sandwich had all the components of a delicious meal: savory fried chicken, a flaky buttermilk biscuit, and a sweet sauce.

However, much to my surprise, the honey butter actually tasted more like maple.

I didn't dislike the sauce, but I wasn't expecting it, which was a bit off-putting. There was only a small amount, so the sandwich wasn't cloyingly sweet.

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Chick-fil-A's Chick-n-Minis would be great for sharing.

Chick-fil-A's Chick-n-Minis would be great for sharing.
The buns reminded me of King's Hawaiian sweet rolls.Savanna Swain-Wilson

These bite-sized sliders were pure deliciousness.

The order came with four nuggets of fried chicken between mini steamed buns that reminded me of King's Hawaiian sweet rolls.

The simple combination was so scrumptious that it was hard to justify paying nearly $5 for sliders when I could get a sandwich meal for a couple more dollars.

Wendy's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit was impressive.

Wendy's sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit was impressive.
I loved Wendy's eggs.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Wendy's biscuits embodied the fast-food breakfast staple.

Their buttery flavor didn't taste artificial, and they were soft but not overly crumbly. Best of all, they held up well against a thick stack of melted cheese, egg, and sausage.

Additionally, Wendy's eggs were basically as good as McDonald's round ones.

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McDonald's egg McMuffin was delicious, but I didn't prefer the ham.

McDonald's egg McMuffin was delicious, but I didn't prefer the ham.
I'd rather get a bacon or sausage sandwich.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This breakfast classic was a hit for several reasons.

McDonald's English muffins were solid, plus the chain's round egg might be the best in all of fast food. It was fluffy and evenly cooked on all sides.

That said, I wasn't a huge fan of the ham, which was a bit rubbery. Considering all the other fast-food breakfast proteins available, I wouldn't opt for it.

Wendy's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit tasted like comfort food.

Wendy's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit tasted like comfort food.
Wendy's bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit was very tasty.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This Wendy's biscuit ticked all my boxes for a good bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich.

It had plenty of delicious, crispy bacon strips that hit the right balance of smoky and salty; a fresh-tasting fried egg; completely melted cheese; and a flaky, buttery biscuit.

Though this sandwich wasn't revolutionary, it tasted familiar and comforting.

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THIRD PLACE: Chick-fil-A's chicken biscuit was solid and reliable.

THIRD PLACE: Chick-fil-A's chicken biscuit was solid and reliable.
Chick-fil-A's fried chicken was great.Savanna Swain-Wilson

Never underestimate the pairing of good fried chicken and a biscuit — both of which Chick-fil-A knows how to do well.

This was good enough to eat plain but could've been dressed up with a sauce.

The chicken was bright and juicy, and the thin breading kept the sandwich from feeling heavy.

I'm glad this didn't come with an egg or cheese. Even plain, it was a reliable, satisfying breakfast.

SECOND PLACE: Wendy's hot-honey chicken biscuit was revolutionary.

SECOND PLACE: Wendy's hot-honey chicken biscuit was revolutionary.
I loved the spicy kick of Wendy's hot-honey chicken sandwich.Savanna Swain-Wilson

This newer addition to the fast-food breakfast scene was a game changer.

The sandwich tasted like it was from a nice brunch. I've paid three times as much for something that was essentially the same thing.

Unlike the chain's honey-butter biscuit, this sandwich nailed the savory-and-sweet combo without going overboard.

But the spice took this order from good to great. The kick from the habanero honey was divine. It woke up my taste buds in the best way.

I can only hope this meal sticks around for a long time.

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WINNER: McDonald's sausage, egg, and cheese McMuffin may not be unique, but it was solid and dependable.

WINNER: McDonald's sausage, egg, and cheese McMuffin may not be unique, but it was solid and dependable.
McDonald's sausage, egg, and cheese McMuffin took the top spot.Savanna Swain-Wilson

I expected this McDonald's staple to be high on my list but didn't think it'd take the top spot.

In the end, the sausage, egg, and cheese McMuffin proved to be the epitome of fast-food breakfast.

McDonald's nailed the three main ingredients. Every bite had a medley of flavors and textures: the crunchy English muffin, the soft egg and cheese, and the chewy sausage.

There wasn't a single thing I'd change.