McDonald’s fans go wild for new breakfast menu item saying it is EXACTLY like a classic American snack

MCDONALD’S lovers have been going wild for its new breakfast menu item saying it reminds them of a classic American snack.

The home of the Golden Arches will soon start selling mini hashbrowns.

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McDonald’s already sells larger hashbrowns as part of its regular breakfast menu.

However, these new fried potato bites will come in a bigger portion but will be smaller in size, with a five-pieces costing £1.49.

You can also get a 15-piece sharebox for £2.99.

Talk of the new menu item is already causing quite a stir on social media, with many fans saying it is exactly like a popular American snack.

Commenting on a social media post one user said: “Looks like Tater Tots to me.”

“Otherwise known as a Tater Tot,” said another.

Tater Tots are a popular snack in America and are made by grating up pieces of potatoes which are then deep-fried in to small ball shapes.

The starch-based side is also sold in the UK with Sainsbury’s selling a frozen version of them called Hash Brown Bites for £2.10.

Birds Eye also sells something very similar called Potatoe Bites for £2.50 in Asda, but you will have to cook these at home yourself.

Fans were still excited to try out McDonald’s take on the classic, with one customer saying they needed to be an “all-day item.”

While another said they “needed to try them”.

If you are keen to try out the fried snack you will have to wait untill October 16, when they officially land in stores.

You will also have to get to your local Maccies bright and early because they will only be available from 6am-11 am.

It is still unclear whether or not the morning dish will become a permanent menu item or will only be available for a limited period of time.

In 2022, the home of the Golden Arches added mini potato waffles to its morning menu but they were axed the following year.

At the time, fans said they tasted better than its hashbrowns.

Customers have seen a number of limited menu items arrive in stores over the past year.

This includes the Grimmace Shake which was only available for one week back in August.

Changes at McDonald’s

Talk of a new menu item comes just days after Maccies hinted the McRib could once again land in stores.

A test notification for the boneless pork burger was sent out on the McDonald’s rewards app.

When asked if the McRib is coming back, a spokesperson said: “McDonald’s is always looking to innovate with new and exciting menu items, as well as bringing back the fan favourites.

“If you’re keen to be the first to receive more info from McDonald’s stay tuned.”

The McRib was first added to the main UK McDonald’s menu in 1981 but was taken off just four years later.

The burger, which comes with a boneless pork patty covered in barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles, has made temporary reappearances since.

It has remained a permanent fixture at McDonald’s in Germany.

What else is new at McDonald’s?

McDonald’s will regularly switch up its menu to make way for new items.

Earlier this month, the fast food chain changed its menu to coincide with the launch of McDonald’s monopoly. 

To take part in the game you must collect stickers that represent train stations or colour-coordinated streets. 

If you are curious about how the game works and what prizes you can win, read our article here. 

To mark the return of its sticker peeling game McDonald’s has brought back a number of fan-favourites

These include:

• Mozzarella Dippers 
• Philly Cheese Stack.
• Chicken Big Mac, 
• Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry 
• Twix Chocolate McFlurry
• Twix Latte 

If you are keen to try any of these new menu items you will need to act quickly as they are set to be pulled from restaurants in about three weeks.