Ranking fast-food breakfast sandwiches from worst to best

CLEVELAND, Oh– Whereas breakfast has lengthy been heralded as “crucial meal of the day,” one in 5 People say they might moderately sleep later than begin their day with a hearty meal.

Whether or not you’re working late or simply not within the temper to whip up one thing earlier than leaving the home, there are these days when a fast-food drive-thru breakfast sandwich could make all of the distinction.

We imagine even an affordable handheld breakfast needs to be tasty, so cleveland.com’s Better of Cleveland workforce launched into a quest to seek out out which fast-food chain affords up the yummiest breakfast traditional: the sausage, egg and cheese sandwich.

We discovered 23 variations of our focused meal at simply 9 completely different fashionable fast-food chains and tried all of them in our efforts to seek out the tastiest and most filling.

Listed here are our ideas:

No. 23

Taco Bell: Tacky Toasted Breakfast Burrito Sausage

Energy: 350

Worth: $1.49

Menu description: “Seize the Tacky Toasted Breakfast Burrito and go. Getting up. Preparing. Getting within the correct mindset to deal with the upcoming day. It takes a number of effort, and it may well actually take it out of you. Enter: The Tacky Toasted Breakfast Burrito with sausage. It brings simply the correct contact of fluffy, tacky deliciousness to brighten your on-the-go morning. This sausage breakfast burrito does its finest work once you’re in a rush and don’t have time for us to take pleasure in your organization. Put merely, once you’re on the market making an attempt to grab the day, you want a breakfast burrito that is available in clutch. That’s what the Tacky Toasted Breakfast Burrito with sausage is right here for.”

Our ideas: This breakfast “sandwich” begs the query “do you actually get what you pay for?” One of the vital cheap breakfast entrees we tasted, we gave them bonus factors for the chopped hashbrown items, however sadly these factors have been negated by the shortage of cheesiness. The tiny sausage “pellets” the place overwhelmed by the eggy taste. And once you go “south of the border” we have been anticipating some spice — which was lacking as nicely.

No. 22

Starbuck’s: Sausage, Cheddar & Egg

Energy: 480

Worth: $1.75

Menu description: “A savory sausage patty, fluffy cage-free eggs and aged cheddar cheese on a superbly toasted English muffin.”

Our ideas: Microwave a lot? Every part about this sandwich is processed and could possibly be simply present in a relaxation cease merchandising machine. Whereas the value is sweet, there was little “good” about this sandwich. The “toasted” muffin was robust and the egg and cheese have been practically tasteless. The sausage did provide some taste — however nothing to rave about. Our recommendation: Stick with the espresso and cross on the breakfast sandwich.

No. 21

Sonic: Sausage Breakfast Toaster

Energy: 670

Worth: $3.99

Menu description: “Our Sausage BREAKFAST TOASTER® is crafted with melty cheese, savory sausage, and fluffy eggs all stacked up on two thick slices of Texas Toast.”

Our ideas: Sonic will not be the primary place you consider relating to breakfast, however it’s an possibility for these of us who discover our breakfast starvation pangs arriving later within the morning. If toast is your breakfast go-to, then this sandwich could also be your reply. The very dry “Texas Toast” dominated this sandwich. The sausage patty was means too skinny, and acquired a little bit misplaced. One of the best factor about this sandwich was that they really cracked an egg to make it, and the eggs have been well-cooked. Nonetheless, we would have liked that included packet of “salsa” to coax a lot taste out of it.

No. 20

McDonald’s: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel

Energy: 680

Worth: $5.09

Menu description: N/A

Our ideas: In our childhood, shops offered “day-old” bread at a reduction. The bagel we acquired on the day we visited could have come from that class. Although it was evenly toasted, it was dry and didn’t style contemporary. Typical McDonald’s eggs — made with egg substitute — so mild and fluffy, however a tad overwhelmed by the 2 slices of cheese on this one. The cheese was chilly, which took away from the general expertise. Whereas properly spiced, the sausage patty was small in comparison with the scale of the bagel.

No. 19

Sonic: Sausage Breakfast Burrito

Energy: 500

Worth: $2.99

Menu description: “Kick-start your morning with a traditional breakfast burrito. Scrambled eggs, melty cheddar cheese and savory sausage, all wrapped up in a heat flour tortilla.”

Our ideas: Regardless of the outline, this breakfast entree was neither savory nor tacky. The diced sausage tasted a little bit “previous,” however the egg substitute did provide a buttery taste, although dry. We might have appreciated extra cheese.

No. 18

McDonald’s: Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles

Energy: 550

Worth: $4.99

Menu description: “Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® characteristic mushy, heat griddle truffles — with the candy style of maple — that maintain a fluffy folded egg, savory sausage, and melty American cheese. McGriddles® truffles haven’t any synthetic preservatives or flavors and no colours from synthetic sources.”

Our ideas: We liked the concept of a pancake “bun” with pockets of syrup baked in. Sadly, the McGriddle we tasted was severely undercooked and uncooked within the middle, which means we missed out on what might need been a real expertise. Getting previous the pancake, the sausage was properly spiced, although the patty was skinny. The eggs have been well-cooked, however we felt they may have benefitted from some salt or pepper, however that may be a private factor.

No. 17

Dunkin’: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant

Energy: 720

Worth: $5.25

Menu description: “IT ALL STARTS WITH SAUSAGE A tasty sandwich stacked with egg, American cheese and irresistible sausage.”

Our ideas: This sandwich was a story of two cities for positive. A bigger croissant than most fast-food eateries serve up, the flavour was mild and buttery, however sadly ours was burnt on one aspect and dry. On a constructive word, the egg was “actual” and properly cooked, however the patty tasted overly microwaved. If cooked appropriately, this sandwich could possibly be a star.

No. 16

McDonald’s: Sausage Biscuit with Egg

Energy: 480

Worth: $4.89

Menu description: “McDonald’s Sausage and Egg Biscuit includes a heat, flaky biscuit brushed with actual butter, a scorching sizzling pork sausage patty, and a traditional McDonald’s folded egg. It’s the right savory breakfast sandwich once you’re in search of a fast, straightforward breakfast.”

Our ideas: One other up and down expertise. The biscuit had that home made buttery taste and a flakey texture. However the remainder of the sandwich appears to have suffered from an overworked chef: the eggs have been dry, as was the sausage. And the slice of cheese was too small.

No. 15

Wendy’s: Sausage, Egg, & Swiss Croissant

Energy: 600

Worth: $4.39

Menu description: “A fresh-cracked grade A egg and grilled sausage coated in creamy Swiss cheese sauce on a flaky croissant bun. There’s quite a bit occurring on this easy sandwich and it’s all scrumptious.”

Our ideas: There is no such thing as a doubt Wendy’s makes use of actual eggs when making this sandwich since Yadi Rodriguez encountered a big piece of shell in her very first chunk. The eggs have been properly seasoned, however the sausage was overdone. The cheese was creamy and melted although and it was pleasant to have Swiss cheese as a substitute of the usual American.

No. 14

Taco Bell: Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito Sausage

Energy: 570

Worth: $3.29

Menu description: “Sausage, fluffy eggs, melted three-cheese mix, potato bites, and tomatoes wrapped up in a flour tortilla and grilled.”

Our ideas: The incorporation of tomatoes into this over-stuffed burrito was a pleasant twist and gave this a extra Hispanic taste, which we loved, however they have been sparse. Sadly, the seasoned potatoes tasted oily and extra of the “left over from yesterday’s breakfast,” whereas the sausage had little spice. We would have liked the salsa packet included to make it tasty.

No. 13

Taco Bell: Breakfast Quesadilla Sausage

Energy: 510

Worth: $3.89

Menu description: “A flour tortilla full of fluffy eggs, sausage, and melted three-cheese mix.”

Our ideas: If you’re in search of a “huge breakfast,” you’ll get a full-sized tortilla once you order the Breakfast Quesadilla, however that’s the solely “huge” you’ll get from this entree. The eggs have been constructed from an egg substitute and appeared to have been cooked in a crepe pan, they have been so skinny. The sausage was in tiny items, all nestled in the usual taco bell shredded combo cheese mix. It was okay, however simply okay.

No. 12

Wendy’s: Traditional Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Energy: 500

Worth: $4.19

Menu description: “A fresh-cracked grade A egg, grilled sausage and melted American cheese on a heat breakfast roll. It’s how mornings have been meant to start.”

Our ideas: That is positively a ‘center of the street’ possibility within the breakfast sandwich wars. You’ll get a mushy, heat, barely toasted bun full of a peppery, albeit skinny sausage patty, an actual fried egg and no-so-melty American cheese. What makes this “nothing particular” is that the sausage tasted extra microwaved than freshly cooked.

No. 11

McDonald’s: Sausage McMuffin with Egg

Energy: 480

Worth: $4.49

Menu description: “McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin® with Egg includes a savory sizzling sausage, a slice of melty American cheese, and a scrumptious freshly cracked egg all on a freshly toasted English muffin.”

Our ideas: Sure, McDonald’s was the primary fast-food restaurant to leap into the breakfast enterprise and all of us grew up on this sandwich, however there’s a cause it has been round for therefore lengthy: The sausage was tasty and also you get an actual fried egg — not a type of ‘folded’ egg substitute patties. The muffin was on the dry aspect. So sure, there are different choices on the market, however that is nonetheless a good way to quell these morning tummy grumblings.

No. 10

Chick-fil-A: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin

Energy: 500

Worth: $3.95

Menu description: “Savory pork sausage, freshly ready eggs and American cheese served on a toasted multigrain English muffin.”

Our ideas: The multigrain muffin added a brand new depth of taste to this breakfast sandwich. Frivolously toasted and full of the identical fluffy eggs and grilled sausage as the opposite Chick-fil-A choices, it was the completely different muffin that made this sandwich stand out.

No. 9

Chick-fil-A: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Energy: 610

Worth: $3.75

Menu description: “A tasty pork sausage patty together with a folded egg and cheese served on a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit.”

Our ideas: The biscuits at Chick-fil-A are greater than most we discovered on our journey and tasted as if somebody’s grandma was within the again rolling out the dough. The sausage was spicy and affords an actual morning wake-up name to your palate. Rodriguez famous that it even had grill marks on it. The eggs have been fluffy and tasted contemporary and have been nestled on a mattress of melted American cheese. What’s to not like?

No. 8

Wendy’s: Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit

Energy: 610

Worth: $3.79

Menu description: “A fresh-cracked grade A egg on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit with grilled sausage and melted American cheese. Meet your new morning favourite.”

Our ideas: Every part you’ll need in a breakfast sandwich was current on this sandwich: a buttery and flaky biscuit, an actual fried egg and a properly spiced — and sizable sausage patty. It was a tasty combo, though the sausage was a little bit on the crispy overdone aspect.

No. 7

Dunkin’: Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese muffin

Energy: 470

Worth: $5.25

Menu description: “A TWIST ON A CLASSIC BREAKFAST FAVORITE Scrumptious turkey sausage, egg and American cheese.”

Our ideas: The muffin — which was toasted on the within, however soggy on the skin — was what introduced down the rating on this sandwich, in any other case it will have ranked larger. For anybody in search of one thing completely different, you’ll love the turkey sausage possibility — whereas those that are ‘nervous’ about making an attempt poultry-based sausage shouldn’t give it a second thought. There may be loads of texture and taste to like. Let’s not overlook you get an actual fried egg, which will get bonus factors in our ebook.

No. 6

Burger King: Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit

Energy: 550

Worth: $3.99

Menu description: N/A

Our ideas: This sandwich might have been a contender, however the biscuit was barely undercooked and doughy. Nonetheless, it had that home made taste one longs for and held collectively to encase all of the fluffy eggs, melty cheese and spicy meat.

No. 5

Taco Bell: Breakfast Crunchwrap Sausage

Energy: 730

Worth: $3.99

Menu description: “A crispy hash brown, fluffy eggs, sausage patty, cheddar cheese, and creamy jalapeño sauce wrapped inside a heat flour tortilla and grilled to go.”

Our ideas: The hashbrowns and the accompanying spicy sauce have been positively the celebrities of this breakfast entree. The eggs have been mild and fluffy, and the sausage was juicy and properly spiced. The potatoes have been simply the correct quantity of crispy. However the creamy salsa-flavored sauce amped up the entire flavors and introduced them properly collectively. Every part is wrapped in a crispy grilled tortilla.

No. 4

Burger King: Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan’Wich

Energy: 510

Worth: $4.19

Menu description: N/A

Our ideas: One of many flakiest and buttery croissants we encountered alongside the way in which. This can be a strong breakfast sandwich with quite a bit to take pleasure in. Mild fluffy eggs, a spicy sausage patty and loads of ooey-gooey cheese melted atop. The croissant, itself, was on the smaller aspect so it had some bother encasing the entire good insides of the sandwich.

No. 3

Burger King: Sausage Tacky Breakfast Soften

Energy: 550

Worth: $4.09

Menu description: N/A

Our ideas: We liked the quantity of creamy cheese on this one — two slices melted on both sides of the thick sausage patty and a pleasant quantity of egg, all nestled in two thick slices of toasted sourdough bread. The entire flavors melded collectively completely, with simply the tiniest bit of warmth on the finish.

No. 2

Panera: Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese on Brioche

Energy: 610

Worth: $5.69

Menu description: “Sausage, scrambled egg, aged white cheddar, salt and pepper on Brioche.”

Our ideas: There’s something to be mentioned for a extra “high-end” toast relating to a breakfast sandwich. The brioche bun was properly toasted however remained very mushy and heat, and full of a large sausage patty with only a trace of a peppery spice on the finish. Whereas the eggs have been described as “scrambled” the feel was extra omelet-like, with a lovely peppery taste. The cheese was refined and evenly melted.

No. 1

Panera: Sausage, Egg & Cheese on Asiago Bagel

Energy: 770

Worth: $6.19

Menu description: “Sausage, over-easy egg, American cheese, salt and pepper, and garlic aioli on a freshly baked Asiago bagel.”

Our ideas: That is no hand-held breakfast sandwich. Plan on a knife and fork and a spot to take a seat, however you’ll expertise “perfection” with this breakfast entree! The evenly toasted Asiago bagel was huge, contemporary and mushy. And this was one of many few sandwiches the place the scale of the sausage patty matched the scale of the bread and had simply sufficient spice to get up your tastebuds with out overpowering the remainder of the elements. Our over-easy egg was completely cooked, and the runny yolk added a creamy texture as soon as it was pierced and ran over the remainder of the sandwich. Topping all of it off was a gentle garlic aioli — unfold on either side of the bagel, so that you tasted it in each chunk. The right mix of textures and flavors. Positively well worth the value — and the energy.

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