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You Should Never Order a Big Mac, According to a Former McDonald's Chef
Summary
It's no secret that McDonald's Big Mac is one of the most popular things on the menu—in fact, it's reported that the fast food restaurant sells more than 550 million Big Macs in the United States every year. Order a Big Mac topped with tangy Big Mac sauce, a side of fries, and a Coke, and you've got yourself the classic Mickey D's meal.
However, a former McDonald's corporate chef says you should never order a Big Mac. Mike Haracz, McDonald's former Manager of Culinary Innovation, who shares tips on TikTok—like when to avoid visiting Mickey D's restaurants —stitched a video of a McDonald's employee making a "McDouble Big Mac."
"Don't order a Big Mac; you should be ordering this every time," Haracz says. "A McDouble like a Mac."
For those who don't know, McDonald's Big Mac starts with a bun topped with Big Mac sauce, onions, lettuce, cheese, a burger patty, another bun, more Big Mac sauce, more onions, more lettuce, pickles, another burger patty, and finally the top sesame seed bun. A McDouble features two burger patties, cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a regular bun.
Haracz says instead of ordering the monstrous Big Mac, you should order a McDouble "like a Big Mac," which means ordering a McDouble with Big Mac sauce instead of ketchup and mustard, and adding shredded lettuce.
"This is the superior way," he says. "McDouble only has one slice of cheese, just like a Big Mac; there's no middle bun. It is so much better and cheaper."
That’s right, the McDouble with Mac sauce will also save you money. Haracz says it’ll save you about $2, though the price can vary depending on your restaurant since franchises can set their own menu pricing. That might not sound like a big deal, but when a burger can run you almost $7 and a meal about $10, saving a few extra bucks pays off in the long run.
The only catch with this menu hack is that you can't use it when ordering online. McDonald's doesn't allow you to add Big Mac sauce to anything other than a Big Mac on its app—so you'll have to ask the employee at the drive-thru or register.
"If a restaurant is not willing to do [this] for you, maybe don't go to that one, go to a different one," Haracz says.
Additionally, some commenters claimed that their McDonald's upcharged them for adding Big Mac sauce to the McDouble. Some said it was 40 cents extra, while others claimed it was $2 extra, so consider asking the employees if there's an upcharge before trying the hack.
Hopefully, though, Haracz's trick will save you a few extra bucks next time you're craving a Big Mac.
Read the original article on Allrecipes
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However, a former McDonald's corporate chef says you should never order a Big Mac. Mike Haracz, McDonald's former Manager of Culinary Innovation, who shares tips on TikTok—like when to avoid visiting Mickey D's restaurants —stitched a video of a McDonald's employee making a "McDouble Big Mac."
"Don't order a Big Mac; you should be ordering this every time," Haracz says. "A McDouble like a Mac."
For those who don't know, McDonald's Big Mac starts with a bun topped with Big Mac sauce, onions, lettuce, cheese, a burger patty, another bun, more Big Mac sauce, more onions, more lettuce, pickles, another burger patty, and finally the top sesame seed bun. A McDouble features two burger patties, cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a regular bun.
Haracz says instead of ordering the monstrous Big Mac, you should order a McDouble "like a Big Mac," which means ordering a McDouble with Big Mac sauce instead of ketchup and mustard, and adding shredded lettuce.
"This is the superior way," he says. "McDouble only has one slice of cheese, just like a Big Mac; there's no middle bun. It is so much better and cheaper."
That’s right, the McDouble with Mac sauce will also save you money. Haracz says it’ll save you about $2, though the price can vary depending on your restaurant since franchises can set their own menu pricing. That might not sound like a big deal, but when a burger can run you almost $7 and a meal about $10, saving a few extra bucks pays off in the long run.
The only catch with this menu hack is that you can't use it when ordering online. McDonald's doesn't allow you to add Big Mac sauce to anything other than a Big Mac on its app—so you'll have to ask the employee at the drive-thru or register.
"If a restaurant is not willing to do [this] for you, maybe don't go to that one, go to a different one," Haracz says.
Additionally, some commenters claimed that their McDonald's upcharged them for adding Big Mac sauce to the McDouble. Some said it was 40 cents extra, while others claimed it was $2 extra, so consider asking the employees if there's an upcharge before trying the hack.
Hopefully, though, Haracz's trick will save you a few extra bucks next time you're craving a Big Mac.
Read the original article on Allrecipes
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the top available defensive players available in NFL free agency.
Mortgage rates rose back to 6% this week, as bond markets grapple with inflation concerns and the escalating Middle East conflict.
Here's how to watch Team USA play Brazil during the first round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
It’s been a month since the trade deadline, so let's check in on how some of the bigger names are performing on their new teams.
The U.S. will compete against South Korea in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina this Saturday — here's how to tune in.
The U.S. will compete against Italy in sled hockey at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina this Saturday — here's how to tune in.
My preschooler is having a blast with the camera-powered console, and there are no controllers flying across the room.
Knocking on the door of WrestleMania 42, Drew McIntyre defends his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes this Friday on "SmackDown."
The Bills got a big upgrade at receiver with Thursday's trade.
More than 32,000 5-star reviewers say they're waking up with clearer skin and a lot less frizz.
AI Description
The article discusses a former McDonald's chef's perspective on the Big Mac, suggesting alternatives to ordering it. It highlights insights from a culinary expert on menu choices.