MCDONALD’S has completely changed how it makes its burgers for the first time in decades.
The fast food giant has shaken up how it cooks and prepares classic burgers including its 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 have been spotted sampling shiny new burgers across the UK.
McDonald’s has changed their lettuce, buns, onions and burgers for five popular burgers to make them even tastier for customers.
The UK is not the first to experience the reinvented classics and the new burgers are already in restaurants in Australia and the United States.
The Sun was given an exclusive look into a McDonald’s experimental kitchen to see how the burgers are made in real restaurants – watch our behind the scenes video to find out.
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What changes have come to McDonald’s burgers?
McDonald’s has made five changes to the way it makes its burgers, the first major change to the new McDonald’s is the classic burger buns.
The burgers are now served with a new buttery, brioche-style recipe for a soft, pillow-like texture, then freshly toasted for the perfect golden brown outer crunch.
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When you order one of these burgers in branches you might notice the new buns are much shinier than the old ones and much toastier.
The second major change isn’t actually to the burgers but the grill they are cooked on.
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McDonald’s grills now have a tighter sear, resulting in hotter and juicier beef patties.
This means the burger should still be nice and hot when you reach the table or car.
The white onions inside the new burgers have also had an upgrade.
Instead of adding the onions once the burger is cooked with the rest of the salad, McDonald’s is adding onions onto the patty whilst it’s still on the grill.
The onions now get a chance to soak up the meaty juices and soften.
Since the burgers are now hotter you should get some lovely gooey cheese in your burgers.
The American-style cheese is guaranteed to ooze over the sides, creating an even silkier texture.
The final change coming to McDonald’s burgers is specific to the 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 for longer.
The full list of McDonald’s menu items the changes will apply to are:
- Big Mac
- Quarter Pounder with cheese
- Cheeseburger
- Double cheeseburger
- Triple cheeseburger
What new items have recently hit menus?
12 new items have made their way onto McDonald’s menus this week.
Among the range is the brand new Lotus Biscoff Frappe which is bound to be a big hit with fans of the iconic biscuit.
Among the beloved 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 give the deluxe version a go too.
Back for a fourth time is the sell-out Chicken Big Mac which has proven a huge hit with fans since it first debuted in 2022.
Here is the full list of items added this week and their prices:
- Biscoff McFlurry – £1.99
- Biscoff McFlurry mini – £1.59
- Galaxy Caramel Pie – £1.99
- Biscoff Frappe – £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 & Herb Melts – £2.89
- Cheese & Herb Melts Sharebox – £7.09
You will need to act fast if you want to taste these new and returning items as menus are due to change again in six weeks.
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You might not think it, but you can end up being charged more depending on which McDonald’s restaurant you choose to dine at.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30p cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
If you’re looking to save, you can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 by filling in a feedback survey found on any old McDonald’s receipt.
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