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MCDONALD’S has completely changed the way its hamburgers are made for the first time in decades.
The fast food giant has shaken up the way it cooks and prepares classic burgers including the cheeseburger, Big Mac and Quarter Pounder with cheese.
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The changes began rolling out to all 1,450 stores last month, and customers were seen sampling the shiny new burgers across the UK.
McDonald’s has changed their lettuce, buns, onions and burgers into five popular burgers to make them even more delicious for customers.
The UK is not the first to experience the reinvented classic and the new burgers are already in restaurants in Australia and the US.
The Sun got an exclusive look inside a McDonald’s test kitchen to see how the burgers are made in real restaurants – watch our behind-the-scenes video to find out.
What changes have occurred in McDonald’s hamburgers?
McDonald’s has made five changes to the way it makes its hamburgers, the first big change in the new McDonald’s is the classic hamburger buns.
The burgers are now served with a new buttery brioche-style recipe for a soft, pillowy texture, then freshly toasted for the perfect golden outer crunch.
When you order one of these burgers at the branches, you may notice that the new buns are much shinier than the old ones and much lighter.
The second big change is not actually the burgers but the grill on which they are cooked.
McDonald’s grills now have a tighter burn, resulting in hotter, juicier beef patties.
That means the burger should still be nice and hot when you get to the table or the car.
The white onion inside the new hamburgers has also been upgraded.
Instead of adding the onions after the burger is cooked with the rest of the salad, McDonald’s adds onions to the patty while it’s still on the grill.
The onions now get a chance to absorb the meaty juices and soften.
Since the burgers are hotter now, you should get lovely gooey cheese on your burgers.
The American-style cheese is guaranteed to ooze over the sides, creating an even silkier texture.
The latest change coming to McDonald’s hamburgers is specific to fans of the classic Big Mac.
Any lettuce added to McDonald’s burgers will now be on a strict temperature timeline.
Lettuce will only be allowed to stay out of the fridge for up to 30 minutes, whereas in the past it could be left out longer.
The full list of McDonald’s menu items to which the changes will apply is:
- Big Mac
- Quarter pounder with cheese
- cheeseburger
- Double cheeseburger
- Triple cheeseburger
What new items have recently hit the menus?
12 new items made their way to McDonald’s menus this week.
Among the variety you can find the new Lotus Biscoff Frappa, which should be a big hit among fans of the iconic biscuit.
Among the favorite items making their way back to menus is the Chicken Big Mac.
Fans of the iconic Quarter Pounder burger can once again be able to try the deluxe version as well.
Returning for the fourth time is the best-selling Chicken Big Mac, which has proven to be a huge hit with fans since it debuted in 2022.
Here is the full list of the items added this week and their prices:
- Biscoff McFlurry – £1.99
- McFlurry Mini Biscoff – £1.59
- Galaxy Caramel Pie – £1.99
- Biscoff Frappa – £2.99
- Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry – £1.99
- Galaxy Chocolate Mini McFlurry – £1.59
- Quarter Pounder Deluxe – £4.89
- Quarter Deluxe Medium Meal – £6.59
- Chicken Big Mac – £4.69
- Chicken Big Mac Meal – £6.49
- Cheese and Herb Melts – £2.89
- Cheese & Herb Melts Sharebox – £7.09
You’ll have to act fast if you want to sample these new and returning items, as the menus are set to change again in six weeks.
How to make your own McDonald’s guide
How to save money at McDonald’s
You might not think about it, but you could end up paying more depending on which McDonald’s restaurant you choose to dine at.
Research by The Sun has found that a Big Mac meal can be as cheap as 30p in restaurants just two miles apart.
If you’re looking to save, you can pick up a Big Mac and chips for just £2.99 by completing a feedback survey found on any old McDonald’s receipt.
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