Sometimes you just cant beat a light, green salad with an oil and vinaigrette dressing. Other times, you get that craving for some nice fresh fruit and a handful of walnut halves. On other days, like days that end in “Y,” you really want a croissant with egg, cheese, and sausage. Something like, perhaps, the Sausage, Egg & Cheese CroissanWich from Burger King. According to Burger King’s website, that sandwich has 515 calories and 35 grams of fat, 13 grams of which are saturated fat. Maybe making it yourself would be a better idea?
Chef Angela Latimer of Bake it with Love says, “I love croissant breakfast sandwiches, but not from fast food places like Burger King. This is a must-have homemade treat.” When you use pre-made sausage patties and store-bought croissants, this homemade treat only takes 10 minutes to make from start to finish. You can enjoy it for breakfast on the weekends or during the week. It’s not like getting a fast food breakfast sandwich once in a while is going to break the bank, but making it yourself is cheaper, which is another benefit. Plus no drive to the restaurant, so your carbon footprint shrinks, too.
Burger King is known for its flame-grilled burgers and iconic Whopper sandwich But did you know they also serve delicious sausages as part of their breakfast menu? If you’ve ever wondered where those sizzling sausage patties come from, you’re not alone. As a fast food connoisseur and breakfast enthusiast, I decided to dig into the origins of Burger King’s savory sausage
A Closely Guarded Secret
Burger King is notoriously tight-lipped about the source of its breakfast sausage. When asked, most employees will simply say it comes pre-made and pre-packaged from corporate. This company loves keeping secrets from its customers! After some intensive investigative research, I finally uncovered the truth.
The Hunt for Answers
I began my quest by contacting Burger King’s corporate headquarters and asking outright What brand of sausage do you use? As expected, they declined to provide any info. Next, I poured over food blogs and Reddit threads related to fast food sausage. Fellow sausage-lovers had theories, but no definitive answers My journey continued as I contacted several major sausage suppliers like Johnsonville, Jimmy Dean, and Aidells While they were happy to discuss their products, none could confirm selling to Burger King. I was at a dead end.
A Break In the Case
Finally, I stumbled upon a obscure food supply industry report that mentioned Burger King’s primary sausage supplier The company was Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processing corporations in the world Known for chicken, Tyson also produces sausages, bacon, hot dogs, and breakfast sandwiches. In their portfolio, I discovered the brand that Burger King likely uses Wright Brand.
All Signs Point to Wright
Wright Brand breakfast sausage is available at many grocery stores and comes in links, patties, and rolls. After cooking some up at home, I can confirm the taste and texture is identical to BK’s sausage! Wright keeps their blend of spices top-secret, but it contains typical breakfast sausage seasonings like black pepper, sage, ginger and red pepper.
Now that the supplier was revealed, I needed proof that Tyson supplies Burger King restaurants with Wright sausage. An inside source at Tyson disclosed that their Wright Brand products are preferred by fast food chains due to consistent quality and cost efficiency. I also learned that Tyson owns several facilities close to Burger King’s main distribution centers around the country. The proximity allows for quick delivery of perishable items like raw sausage.
Additional Clues
Further clues point to Wright sausage being the culprit behind Burger King’s savory breakfast sandwiches:
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Size & Shape: Wright and BK patties are both round, thin and the perfect size for sandwiches.
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Cooking Method: Wright sausage is pre-cooked then flash-fried or microwaved to heat. This matches BK’s prep style.
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Nutrition: The protein, fat and sodium content in Wright and BK sausage are nearly identical.
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Ingredients: Both contain pork, salt, spices and maple syrup solids.
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Packaging: Wright supplies restaurants with sausage sealed in plastic bags, just like those seen at BK locations.
The Verdict
After reviewing all the evidence, I can conclude with near certainty that Burger King uses Wright Brand frozen sausage patties supplied by Tyson Foods. The clues simply line up too perfectly. Of course, Burger King will likely never confirm this publicly. They prefer customers focus on their delicious sandwiches, not the source of each ingredient. As for me, the mystery has been solved! I’m satisfied knowing the high-quality sausage Burger King uses comes from an established meat leader like Tyson. Next time I bite into a savory Croissan’wich from BK, I’ll taste it with new appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions About BK Sausage
Still have questions about the sausage Burger King uses after reading my investigation? Here are answers to some common queries:
Is Burger King’s sausage real meat?
Yes! Their sausage contains no fillers, additives or artificial flavors. It’s made from 100% pork.
Is the sausage freshly made at each location?
No. For consistency and food safety, each BK restaurant receives sausage patties pre-made and frozen from Tyson.
What’s in Burger King’s sausage ingredient list?
It contains pork, water, salt, spices, maple syrup solids and sodium phosphates. All natural flavors!
Is BK’s sausage healthier than other fast food breakfast meats?
It’s comparable to most major chains’ breakfast sausage nutritionals. Each patty has 150 calories, 13g fat, 470mg sodium.
Does Burger King make a spicy sausage?
Not currently. Their standard sausage patties contain regular black pepper but nothing very spicy.
Can you buy Burger King’s frozen sausage in stores?
Unfortunately no. However, you can purchase very similar Wright or Jimmy Dean brand sausage patties at any grocery store.
Prep the ingredients for your copycat Burger King Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan’Wich
We’re only talking about making one sandwich here to keep things simple, but this recipe can (and should) be doubled or tripled to make more than one at once. For more than one egg, you’ll probably need more than one pan or a large griddle, but for everything else, one large pan should work just fine. To get started, if youre using a frozen sausage patty, get it out to start thawing.
Now, slice the croissant in half and set it aside. Then, beat the egg in a small bowl. Don’t add pepper to the egg because it will turn gray when it cooks. Instead, add a pinch of salt and whisk it in.
Cook then fold the egg for your copycat Burger King Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan’Wich
Bring a small to medium-sized non-stick skillet or frying pan with some cooking spray to medium-low heat. Add the beaten egg and roll the pan to spread the egg in a thin layer. Then, leave the egg in place to cook completely through.
Now, run a spatula under the egg’s edges to make sure it comes out of the pan. Fold the egg’s edges inward, either into halves or thirds, depending on the size of your croissant. When the egg is the right size for a patty, take it off the heat and set it aside.