For A Creamier McDonald's McMuffin, Make This Simple Request

Whether you prefer the classic Egg McMuffin with Canadian bacon or its cousin the Sausage McMuffin, this iconic McDonald's breakfast item is pretty close to perfect. The only down side? It can be on the dry side. You can fix that with some expert advice from Tristen Epps-Long, winner of Top Chef season 22 and former McDonald's chef. Tasting Table spoke with him about how to make the McMuffin even better, and his biggest recommendation was to add butter for a creamier bite. Epps-Long told us not to hold back with this McMuffin upgrade. He advised slathering "plenty of butter on the muffin itself," adding, "They have all the nooks and crannies. Take advantage of that."

The English muffins on the sandwich are actually buttered by default, but it tends to melt quickly and fade into the background. Spreading on even more right before digging in allows the butter's creamy texture and rich taste to shine. And as Epps-Long pointed out, the butter    fills in all the little holes in the muffin, delivering maximum buttery flavor in every bite. This enhances the bread, breakfast meat, and egg patty, especially if they've spent a bit too much time on the griddle.

You can either grab a packet or two of McDonald's whipped butter and spread it on your McMuffin yourself, or request the sandwich with extra butter when you order on the chain's app. If you want to take things further, you can make the McMuffin even creamier with other McDonald's breakfast sandwich upgrades worth ordering.

Condiments are the easiest way to add a creamy touch to a McMuffin. Mayonnaise provides much-needed moisture to the sandwich, while McDonald's Creamy Ranch Sauce offers a similar texture with a zesty, herbal zing. Big Mac sauce is also worth a try on a McMuffin — if an employee is willing to give you a cup in the morning, it brings a delicious blend of creamy, sweet, savory, and pickle-infused flavors.

If you're into fiery foods first thing in the morning, you can give your McMuffin a flavorful kick with one sauce: Creamy Chili McCrispy Strip Dip. Although it's intended for chicken strips, this rich, spicy, slightly sweet sauce is pure magic on breakfast sandwiches, too. You can also give your McMuffin another kick by ordering Spicy Pepper Sauce through the McDonald's app.

To venture beyond condiments, one of the best McMuffin ordering tips is to order a golden McDonald's hash brown on the side and tuck it right into the sandwich. When cooked properly, the potato patty is not only crunchy on the outside, but moist and creamy on the inside. So long as it hasn't been fried for too long, it can do wonders for a dry sandwich. Another clever move is to ask for a double serving of cheese on your McMuffin for extra melty goodness. You can make this customization right in the McDonald's app.