A McDonald's fan has found a trick for Big Mac lovers. The fast-food chain's iconic burger is priced at £3.39, but you can get it for cheaper.
A reporter from Surrey Live decided to test put the hack, and see how well it works. A Big Mac burger consists of two 1.6oz beef patties, iceberg lettuce, a slice of cheese, onion, pickles and the aforementioned sauce- all housed in a sesame seed bun with an extra layer in the middle.
For just £1.79 (in the Guildford branch at least) you can order your own customised Big Mac that is pretty close to the real deal. And with the cost of living crisis upon us, the DIY burger is an excellent substitute for people looking to save a few pennies while still enjoying food out. It's been highlighted by Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert website as a way of saving money when you go to Maccies.
All you need to do is follow these steps:
- Order a double cheeseburger for £1.79
- Add extra lettuce
Add extra onions
Add extra pickles
Add extra mayonnaise
Add extra mustard
All the extras can be added in for free whether you do it all through the self-service machine (like I did) or over the counter. Based on a Big Mac costing £3.39, this customised version comes in at just over 50% of a Big Mac, saving you £1.60.
Firstly, let's move the negative points out of the way: there is no triple sesame seed bun, no Big Mac sauce and it takes longer to order than just saying or tapping 'Big Mac'.
But for the money you save, it's a brilliant hack. What really did it for me was the addition of the mayonnaise mixed in with the mustard and tomato ketchup, It added an extra creaminess that the Big Mac sauce has.
The addition of the lettuce as well throws your mouth back into Big Mac territory as well. While as much as I love a triple sesame seed bun, I didn't notice much difference other than maybe I ate the burger quicker overall as there was less food to chew on.
I can't say I'll give up Big Macs henceforth following this revelation. But this souped-up cheeseburger makes for a worthy stand-in if you're after something a little lighter and cheaper than a Big Mac.
