This was revealed through a series of viral TikTok videos, sparking a (Mc)flurry of reactions across social media platforms. The secrets were spilled by employees themselves, shedding light on McDonald’s scrambled eggs and the process behind what many believed to be a simple breakfast staple.

How It All Gets Made

Yanii’s video shows the steps required (at her branch, at least, but we assume as a franchise, it’s all universally done) of the chain. The procedure starts with a rectangular grill, where a layer of butter is applied before pouring liquid egg from a McDonald’s carton. As Yanii scrambles the eggs on the grill, viewers are provided a firsthand glimpse into the preparation process.