The Vintage McDonald's Breakfast Item Fans Wish Would Return

A McDonald's breakfast is an experience that lingers on the mind and the tastebuds, even when the savory treat in question has been removed from the menu. Granted, there are some McDonald's breakfast menu items that no one pays attention to, but there are others that make their presence known decades later. There are several iconic McDonald's breakfast items that we would love to see make a comeback but none of them compare to our longing for the McDonald's McSkillet Burrito.

The popular breakfast burrito was introduced in 2007 and was discontinued in 2010, potentially due to the higher price point. The burrito cost between $2.49 and $3.29 at the time, depending on store and location. Even while short-lived, the wrap is remembered for being flavorful and jam-packed. The meal made use of a large flour tortilla base with a potato-vegetable filling, sausage, two types of cheese, and salsa roja made from fire-roasted tomatoes. It was said to be the chain's most expensive breakfast offering on record because of the pricy ingredients needed to make it. The wraps were also available with chicken or steak versions for those searching for something meatier.

Several McDonald's diners have shared their memories online about how much they enjoyed the breakfast burrito. "I had the McSkillet burrito back in college a few times and man that thing absolutely slapped!" shared one nostalgic user on Facebook. Others felt that the restaurant made a huge mistake discontinuing the burrito, even with the higher cost. "This may be the best thing McDonald's ever had on their menu," explained one commenter on another Facebook post. "Yeah, it was relatively expensive in its day but it was so good it was worth it." Unfortunately, McDonald's has yet to replace its old school burrito offering with a valid contender. Even with all the ingredients in the McDonald's Sausage Burrito, it doesn't generate the same level of enthusiasm as the McSkillet.

With McDonald's Snack Wraps making a much-anticipated return this year, it makes sense that diners are crossing their fingers for a McSkillet burrito comeback (there's even a petition to champion its return). In the meantime, fans are making do with similar alternatives such as Taco Bell's Breakfast Crunchwrap Bacon as well as the chain's breakfast burrito which includes hash browns, fluffy cage-free eggs, creamy jalapeño sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and bacon as the chosen protein. The hash brown mimics the potato-like filling in the McSkillet burrito and the eggs and cheese also align with the vintage McDonald's wrap. Otherwise, the creamy jalapeño sauce and salsa roja offer that similar touch of spice.