Important Note :
At McDonald's, we take great care to serve quality, great-tasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants. We understand that each of our customers has individual needs and considerations when choosing a place to eat or drink outside their home, especially those customers with food allergies. As part of our commitment to you, we provide the most current ingredient information available from our food suppliers for the nine most common allergens as identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame), so that our guests with food allergies can make informed food selections. However, we also want you to know that despite taking precautions, normal kitchen operations may involve some shared cooking and preparation areas, equipment and utensils, and the possibility exists for your food items to come in contact with other food products, including allergens. We encourage our customers with food allergies or special dietary needs to visit www.mcdonalds.com for ingredient information, and to consult their doctor for questions regarding their diet. If you have questions about our food, please reach out to us directly using ourcontact us forms.
Percent Daily Values (DV) and RDIs are based on unrounded values.
**Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The nutrition information on this website is derived from testing conducted in accredited laboratories, published resources, or from information provided from McDonald's suppliers. The nutrition information is based on standard product formulations and serving sizes. Calories for fountain beverages are based on standard fill levels plus ice. If you use the self-service fountain inside the restaurant for your drink order, see the sign posted at the beverage fountain for beverage calories without ice. All nutrition information is based on average values for ingredients and is rounded in accordance with current U.S. FDA NLEA regulations. Variation in serving sizes, preparation techniques, product testing and sources of supply, as well as regional and seasonal differences may affect the nutrition values for each product. In addition, product formulations change periodically. You should expect some variation in the nutrient content of the products purchased in our restaurants. Beverage sizes may vary in your market. McDonald’s USA does not certify or claim any of its US menu items as Halal, Kosher or meeting any other religious requirements. We do not promote any of our US menu items as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. This information is correct as of January 2022, unless stated otherwise.
Important Note :
At McDonald's, we take great care to serve quality, great-tasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants. We understand that each of our customers has individual needs and considerations when choosing a place to eat or drink outside their home, especially those customers with food allergies. As part of our commitment to you, we provide the most current ingredient information available from our food suppliers for the nine most common allergens as identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame), so that our guests with food allergies can make informed food selections. However, we also want you to know that despite taking precautions, normal kitchen operations may involve some shared cooking and preparation areas, equipment and utensils, and the possibility exists for your food items to come in contact with other food products, including allergens. We encourage our customers with food allergies or special dietary needs to visit www.mcdonalds.com for ingredient information, and to consult their doctor for questions regarding their diet. Due to the individualized nature of food allergies and food sensitivities, customers' physicians may be best positioned to make recommendations for customers with food allergies and special dietary needs. If you have questions about our food, please reach out to us directly at mcdonalds.com/contact or 1-800-244-6227.
FAQs
How do you make sausage patties from scratch? It's surprisingly easy. You simply mix fresh ground pork with spices, form the mixture into small patties, and cook them in olive oil. They only need to be cooked for about 2 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
What is in McDonald's sausage patty? ›
Ingredients: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors.
How long do you cook sausage patties for? ›
Always cook sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F using a meat thermometer. Place patties on broiler rack at least 7-9 inches below heating element and broil until golden brown (about 13-15 minutes each side).
What's the difference between a sausage patty and a burger patty? ›
What's the difference between sausage and hamburger? It's pretty simple. Sausage is what you call hamburger once you add seasoning, mix it up, and emulsify. Hamburger should be pure and simple—perfectly ground, loosely packed, and seasoned after you shape the patties.
Is a sausage patty healthier than bacon? ›
Overall, bacon is lower in calories and saturated fat and by trimming visible fat you can lower this again, so from a nutritional stand bacon wins. However, as discussed all processed meats should be eaten in moderation due to their links to cancer.
Are sausage patties processed meat? ›
AICR/WCRF expert report defines processed meat as “meat preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or addition of chemical preservatives.” Ham, bacon, pastrami, sausages, hot dogs and luncheon meats are all considered processed meat. It's not yet clear exactly why these meats increase risk for colorectal cancer.
What sausage is closest to McDonald's sausage? ›
Chef Mike Haracz has declared that based on his research, the restaurant's breakfast staple can be replicated if you buy Walmart's great value pork breakfast sausage patties.
Why does McDonald's sausage taste so good? ›
Additionally, the sausage also contains "natural flavors," which consist of the intrinsic properties already present in the meat itself, per Healthline. These additives reinforce the salty, slightly sweet flavor that makes breakfast sausage taste like, well, breakfast sausage.
Can sausage patties be a little pink? ›
Sausage may appear pink in the middle even when fully cooked. As long as it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, it is safe to eat.
Are sausage patties healthy? ›
On the one hand, sausage patties can be an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, and iron. On the other hand, they are high in saturated fat and sodium, which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. If you enjoy sausage patties, it's okay to include them in your diet in moderation.
Keep frozen until ready to heat. THAWING: Pre-cooked sausage patties do not require thawing for heating. However, If you prefer to heat from a thawed state, thaw only the patties you will be heating, in the refrigerator overnight.
Why are hamburgers called hamburgers when they don t have ham? ›
They actually get their name from Hamburg, Germany, home of a cut of beef called the Hamburg. steak that eventually evolved into what we now. consider hamburgers.
What part of the pig is sausage patties? ›
Breakfast sausage is usually made with pork shoulder, aka pork butt, the same cut usually turned into ground pork. It has a good combination of fat and muscle. It also has a fair bit of connective tissue, but if you trim it well, what remains will be ground up and so it won't seem too gristly.
Are sausage patties or links better? ›
The meat blend in link sausage is generally smoother, while patty sausage is less hom*ogenous (though, to most taste buds, no less delicious). Both styles can be prepared multiple ways, including on the stovetop and in the oven. You can buy both pre-prepared, or you can make them yourself.
What part of the animal is breakfast sausage? ›
With this in mind, most sausage will be made with shoulder, and/or a combination of belly, and leg. A good quality sausage will not contain any 'less desirable' parts of the animal, or any offal.
What kind of meat is sausage made of? ›
Types of Sausages
They can be made from red meat (for example, beef, pork, lamb or veal), poultry (turkey or chicken, for example) or a combination. Uncooked sausages include fresh (bulk, patties or links) and smoked sausages.
