Using softer, toasted buns is one change McDonald’s is making to the tenth-pound burger used it its cheeseburger, Big Mac and others in the hope of boosting quality.
The company also is switching to melted cheese and onions added to the patties while on the grill to produce a caramelized flavor, CSP sister publication Restaurant BusinessOnline reports.
In addition, the Big Mac is getting more sauce, and the company is adjusting grill settings for a better sear on burgers.
“We found that small changes, like tweaking our process to get hotter, meltier cheese and adjusting our grill settings for a better sear, added up to a big difference in making our burgers more flavorful than ever,” Chad Schafer, senior director of culinary innovation for McDonald’s USA, said.
The tenth-pound burger also is used in the hamburger, Double Cheeseburger and McDouble.
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