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The Big Mac is getting a big makeover.
McDonald’shas been in research and development to bring new changes to all of theirclassic burgers– Big Macs, McDoubles and even just plain old hamburgers – and PEOPLE got to preview the reimagined sandwiches.
All the buns will be getting a revamp and onions are getting added directly on to the burger while it’s still hot on the grill to impart more flavor. Big Macs are even getting some extra Big Mac sauce.
Some of these changes may sound benign, but they make a big difference, says one PEOPLE staffer who tested the changes at McDonald’s headquarters ahead of the announcement.
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“The difference between the OG double cheeseburger and the new and improved version are actually huge,” says Kate Hogan, Director of Digital Specials and Features. “The shiny bun is so inviting and the burger itself has a great grilled taste like it came off of your own barbecue.”
Though Hogan isn’t usually Big Mac person “the addition of the extra Mac Sauce and the fragrant new bun make it eat like a real, messy pub burger instead of your run-of-the-mill drive-through,” she adds.
The new burgers have already made a splash in International markets like Canada, Australia and Belgium, so naturally, it was time for the Golden Arches to bring them to the United States.
To celebrate the new additions, McDonald’s brought back the Hamburglar for a new commercial. The mischievous burger thief hasn’t been seen since 2015, according toUSA Today.
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In addition to their meats, the fast food chain has been thinking up all kinds of ways to reimagine their menu.
In March,McDonald’s announced the release of a new strawberry shortcake McFlurryto drop on April 12 for a limited release to herald in the spring.
“McDonald’s new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry features our signature creamy vanilla soft serve, strawberry-flavored clusters and crispy, buttery shortbread cookies,” said a statement shared with PEOPLE.
source: people.com
