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New Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy Sandwiches at McDonalds
McDonald’s is elevating their chicken sandwich game with the introduction of the new Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy and new Bacon Cajun Ranch Deluxe McCrispy.
The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy features a southern-style fried chicken fillet and applewood-smoked bacon. Then, it’s topped with crispy and cool crinkle-cut pickles and finished with a creamy Cajun ranch sauce on the top and bottom of a warm, toasted potato roll.
The Bacon Cajun Ranch Deluxe McCrispy is stacked with a southern-style fried chicken fillet, applewood-smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, Roma tomatoes and a creamy Cajun ranch sauce on the top and bottom of a warm, toasted potato roll.
You can find the new McCrispy sandwiches at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.
It’s Back For A Limited Time.
McDonald’s is officially bringing back the famous barbecue pork sandwich a little more than a year after discontinuing the menu item. But during the upcoming rerelease, customers may have a harder time getting their hands on a McRib than in previous launches.
Rumors that a McRib relaunch was on the horizon began swirling in late September when the food-focused social media account Snackolator posted about the return on Instagram.
“It turns out not everyone was ready to say goodbye to the McRib after last year’s Farewell Tour,” McDonald’s USA said in a statement at the time. The McRib comes on a toasted bun and consists of a boneless pork patty, barbeque sauce, dill pickles and onions.
While the McRib has been offered on a national basis in the past, McDonald’s said that it would only be available at select restaurants during the 2023 launch. However, the chain didn’t specify exactly where customers would be able to purchase the sandwich during the limited rerelease–until now.
The McRib will return to restaurants in Greater Indiana and Southwest Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky starting Nov 11th.
Last year was actually the fourth time that McDonald’s launched a Farewell Tour for the McRib to give it one last hurrah before retiring it from menus. So when the news emerged that it was coming in 2023 following its discontinuation, many customers were far from shocked
‘The Little Mermaid’ Happy Meal is now at McDonald’s
McDonald’s is celebrating one of Disney’s all-new live-action story with the debut of The Little Mermaid Happy Meal, featuring under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder – for a limited time and while supplies last at participating restaurants
The Little Mermaid Happy Meal can be enjoyed in a variety of options, including:
- Hamburger Happy Meal: A classic hamburger with kid-sized fries and apple slices, plus your choice of a kid’s drink.
- 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal: Four tender Chicken McNuggets made with white meat, kid-sized fries with a side of apple slices and choice of kid’s drink, like a 1% low fat milk jug.
- 6 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal: Six tender Chicken McNuggets made with white meat, kid-sized fries with a side of apple slices and choice of kid’s drink.
The Little Mermaid Happy Meal can be found at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.
McDonalds To Roll Out “Best Burgers Ever”
McDonald’s is about to make their classic burgers even better by making small but tasty improvements to the Big Mac sandwich, McDouble burger and classic Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger and Hamburger.
Here’s a look at the improvements you can expect per McDonald’s:
- Softer, pillowy buns that are freshly toasted to a golden brown.
- Perfectly melted cheese that will make you want to savor every last bit off the wrapper.
- Juicier, caramelized flavor from adding white onions to the patties while they’re still on the grill.
- Even more of everyone’s favorite Big Mac sauce, bringing more tangy sweetness in every Big Mac bite.
According to McDonald’s, the burgers are so tempting… they’ve caught the attention of McDonaldland’s resident mischief-maker, the Hamburglar. Keep your eyes peeled for the red-handed fugitive (the OG hamburger influencer) who is back to his old burger-snatching tricks in the brand’s newest TV commercial. When you spot his notorious cape and striped outfit in your city, you’ll know that’s when you can head to your local McDonald’s to get your hands on McDonald’s “best-ever burgers.”
McDonald’s McGold Card Really Exists- How You Could Win One
Mcdonald’s is giving customers a chance to win free food for life with a McGold Card. The public first learned about the McGold card — a popular McDonald’s wives’ tale — when Rob Lowe put his on display during a 2015 segment of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” But he wasn’t the first cardholder, and he didn’t win his privileges in a public giveaway.
This year, McDonald’s must be in the spirit of giving because it’s handing out 12 of its elusive McGold Cards, and all people have to do to enter the contest is spend more than $1 through the McDonald’s app. It all kicks off on December 5.
Every weekend leading up to Christmas (starting December 10), McDonald’s will select one winner to receive a McGold Card for themselves, plus three friends — it’s the season of sharing after all. The McDonald’s for Life winners are entitled to two free meals per week for the next 50 years, according to the sweepstakes rules.
To enter the McGold Card giveaway all you have to do is order using the McDonald’s app. Every purchase you make through the app during the SZN of Sharing (December 5-25) gives you a chance to win.
And, if you read the fine print, you’ll see that you can get a free entry every day without buying anything from McDonald’s. To find the full rules and information for entering without making a purchase, you can go to the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes website.
Three grand-prize winners will receive a McDonald’s McGold Card, “with a value of $1,040 per year for fifty years” to be used at participating locations, as well as an additional $22,285 “to help offset taxes,” according to the official rules. “Our fans have been fascinated by the lore of the McGold Card and if it really exists. And now, we’ll make this McDonald’s legend a reality for our fans by giving them the ultimate holiday gift — a chance to win a card and then share access to it with three of their family or friends,” said Tariq Hassan, McDonald’s USA Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer.
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Cozy Up with Festive Food Deals
And of course, it’s not the holiday season without sharing your favorite food with your crew. Move over milk and cookies – because McDonald’s is rolling out ALL the best food deals. You could buy a Big Mac or Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and get one for free, score FREE 6-piece Chicken McNuggets with a $1 minimum purchase, or even grab a $0.50 Double Cheeseburger.
McRib is Back at Mickey D’s!
The iconic McRib pork sandwich is back at McDonald’s for a limited time through November 20, 2022.
While I’ve never understood America’s fascination with this sandwich, every time they roll it out, fans flock to McDonalds to get this seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and dill pickles, on a toasted homestyle bun.
The McRib was first introduced to the public back in 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas where it quickly became a regional hit before expanding across the country and becoming one of the brand’s most highly anticipate limited-time menu offerings.
You can find the McRib at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide for a limited time through Sunday, November 20, 2022.
McDonald’s Adult Version of the Happy Meal
Inspired by the brand’s iconic little red Happy Meal box for kids, the new Cactus Plant Flea Market Box for adults starts with a box that has been totally redesigned in Cactus Plant Flea Market’s signature style alongside McD’s iconic Golden Arches. Adult happy meals will be available starting October 3rd.
“We’re taking one of the most nostalgic McDonald’s experiences and literally repackaging it in a new way that’s hyper-relevant for our adult fans,” said Tariq Hassan, McDonald’s USA Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer. “I can’t wait to give fans a unique piece of art and culture as we dive headfirst into the dynamic world of Cactus Plant Flea Market together next week.
Each box includes the brand’s most popular menu items – choose between a Big Mac with 100 percent pure beef patties topped with fan-favorite Big Mac sauce, or crispy 10-piece Chicken McNuggets. McDonald’s is also throwing in World Famous Fries and a drink for the ultimate meal combo.
But what’s a boxed meal at McDonald’s without a surprise inside? Each box also comes with one of four collectible figurines made just for the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box – Grimace, the Hamburglar, and Birdie are back and are now joined by Cactus Buddy!, exclusively available within the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box.
Additionally, fans who purchase the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box on the McDonald’s App will automatically be entered for a chance to score exclusive merch for free every week, including custom Cactus Plant Flea Market x McDonald’s items like t-shirts, a Grimace Chair and more.
Merch will also be made available exclusively online on October 3, 2022 at 11 am. The collection will only be available during a limited-time window, while supplies last.
You can find the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box in-restaurant, at the drive-thru, for delivery and on the McDonald’s App starting October 3, 2022 while supplies last.
McDonald’s Egg McMuffin Only 63¢ For 50th Anniversary
To celebrate McDonald’s iconic breakfast sandwich’s 50th anniversary, tomorrow, November 18th, they’re offering up Egg McMuffins for just 63¢–the same price you paid when they first came onto the McDonald’s menu in 1971. Plus, there’s no coupon needed to snag this offer!
This deal is only available on November 18th exclusively when ordered through the McDonald’s app!
Free McDonalds Crispy Chicken Sandwich
McDonald’s is set to rollout a trio of new chicken sandwiches this February: the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Deluxe Chicken Sandwich. Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA added that the new sandwich would “jump-start our chicken journey,” suggesting more chicken products to come. McDonald’s launched Spicy Chicken McNuggets this past fall, its first new McNugget flavor in the United States since the item was introduced to the US menu in 1983. Popeyes, which saw its new sandwich offering sell out just two weeks after it launched nationally in August 2019, has pointed to the sandwich as one reason that it continued to grow during the pandemic. Chick-fil-A, known for its line of chicken sandwiches, has been growing steadily for years.
All three McDonald’s sandwiches will offer a new fillet of all-white meat chicken and a novel crispy breading. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich serves as a simpler option with the fillet and pickles while the Deluxe Chicken Sandwich arrives with the additional lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. Meanwhile, those with a more adventurous palate can opt for the Spicy Chicken Sandwich with crinkle cut pickles and spicy pepper sauce.
“We’ve heard our customers loud and clear, and we know they’re craving more chicken options,” McDonald’s VP, Innovation Linda VanGosen said in a statement. “We’re confident all chicken fans – from traditionalists to spice enthusiasts – will discover a new menu favorite they’ll come back for time and time again.”
McDonald’s Crispy Chicken, Spicy Chicken and Deluxe Chicken Sandwiches will be available starting February 24.
On Thursday, Feb. 25 starting at 5pm, McDonald’s is offering the first 100 cars in the Drive-Thru a FREE new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, no purchase necessary! One sandwich per car, available while supplies last.
The McRib is Coming Back
I’ve never understood the fascination with this pork sandwich that McDonald’s seems to roll out about once a year for a limited time. If it was all that great, wouldn’t the add it to the menu?
But for those of you that are fans, mark your calendar for December 2nd when this fan-favorite returns. Not familiar? It’s seasoned boneless pork, swimming in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. It’s then topped with slivered onions and tart pickles on the bun to round out the flavor profile.
The McRib has been a beloved menu item at McDonald’s since its inception nearly 40 years ago,” Linda VanGosen, vice president of menu innovation, said in a statement. “There’s nothing quite like the taste of the McRib. To our customers, it’s become more than a delicious, saucy moment … It’s a season, and it’s taking the internet by storm. That’s why this year, we’re proud to serve the McRib nationwide for everyone to enjoy.”
The Countdown is On For the Return of Shamrock Shakes!
McDonald’s has announced that Shamrock Shakes will be back in stores on February 19th.
The shake, which was invented by McDonald’s franchise owner Hal Rosen in 1967, was first launched at select restaurants in 1970, so this marks the minty drink’s 50th anniversary. Interesting fact, initially, the shake was lemon/lime flavored with vanilla ice cream, lemon/lime sherbet, and vanilla syrup. By 1973, the shake was merely a green colored vanilla shake, eliminating the lemon/lime sherbet. It is now mint flavored. In 1974, sales from the popular seasonal drink helped build the very first Ronald McDonald House, which helps families with children who need medical care. .25 cent from every sale supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton
McDonald’s has also revealed a new menu item, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, will debut on the same day as Shamrock Shake’s return to McDonald’s menus. This new dessert consists of vanilla soft serve blended with Shamrock flavor and Oreo cookie pieces. How good does that sound?
“We’re excited to serve up a new way to experience the one-of-a-kind Shamrock flavor in our new Oreo Shamrock McFlurry,” Linda VanGosen, McDonald’s vice president of menu innovation, said in a press release. “Our chefs worked to get the perfect balance of Oreo cookies and mint for this new delicious dessert. We can’t wait for customers to get a taste this spring.”
Like every year, these items are only available for a limited time.
McDonald’s To Host ‘Bacon Hour’
MickeyD’s will be hosting a bacon happy hour on Tuesday, January 29th from 4-5pm !
That’s right, for one hour only, the fast-food chain will hold a “Bacon Hour” so customers in participating stores across the country can put free thick-cut, Applewood-smoked bacon on anything they order from the McDonald’s menu.
Yes you read that right, free bacon.
On anything.
In the entire McDonald’s menu.
Want bacon on your Chicken McNuggets? Sure thing, buddy, go knock yourself out.
Bacon on a Filet-O-Fish? Aquaman just might approve.
Bacon on a Hot Caramel Sundae? Surprisingly salty stuff goes really well with sweet treats.
The limited time event is meant to promote the Jan. 30 nationwide launch of McDonald’s new trio of bacon items: the Big Mac Bacon burger, Quarter Pounder Bacon burger and Cheesy Bacon Fries. Both burgers will come with three slices of bacon each while the Cheesy Bacon Fries will come with bacon bits.
Shamrock Shakes Are Here- With Four New Options!
They make their appearance every February, and for millions of Shamrock Shake Fanatics these minty, greet sweet treats are the first sign of spring.
The first Shamrock Shake debuted in 1970 as the St. Patrick’s Day Shake. In 1974, proceeds from the beverage’s sale helped to fund the first Ronald McDonald’s House in Philadelphia. That city is currently the nation’s leader in Shamrock Shake sales.
This year McDonald’s has upped the ante, offering 5 different Shamrock options available starting today (Feb 7th) through St Patricks’s day:
Shamrock Shake: vanilla soft serve, mint syrup, whipped topping, but this year it may come with a sprinkle of granulated green sugar and a cherry.
Chocolate Shamrock Shake: half a chocolate shake (on the bottom) and half a Shamrock Shake layered on top.
Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappé: mocha frappe with whipped topping, green sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Shamrock Hot Chocolate: a blend of milk and chocolate syrup, but with the addition of mint syrup, too.
Shamrock Mocha: similar to the Hot Chocolate, but comes up with a shot espresso.
McDonald’s is on a journey to be better and part of that journey is a commitment to evolving our food and beverage offerings,” Jeanette DeBartolo, a McDonald’s spokeswoman shared. “McDonald’s changes have touched our food and restaurant experience to better meet the changing needs of our customers.”
McDonald’s Chicken Breakfast Sandwich Giveaway !
The Big Ragu is a fan of the new chicken breakfast sandwiches at McDonalds and he wants to give away some free sandwiches to you.
***Five lucky people who comment below on this article, will be chosen at random to win Two Free Breakfast Sandwiches each***.
The best part (besides them being free) is that you don’t have to wait just for breakfast hours. These babies are the newest items available all day as part of McDonald’s All Day Breakfast Menu.
HERE’S THE SKINNY ON McDONALDS NEW CHICKEN BREAKFAST SANDWICHES:
— CHICKEN MCGRIDDLE: A fried chicken patty, tucked between two pancakes, injected with syrup. This is probably the fave of the bunch. This is like a chicken and waffles in every bite. Here is a tip, order it with cheese !
— CHICKEN BISCUIT: A full country biscuit houses this fried chicken patty. Here is a tip, order it with honey, it will make your mouth water. This is the most filling of the three sandwiches.
— CHICKEN MCMUFFIN: This sandwich is, of course, a fried chicken patty on a toasted English Muffin. We love to try this one with a little bit of mayo, so ask for a packet. Bring some crunch into your morning with this winner.
HONORABLE MENTION: Don’t forget to order a hash brown to go along with your sandwich. Want to get a little wacky? Put the hash brown inside the sandwich like the Big Ragu does. We call this creation a “McChicken ‘n Tater” sandwich.
So, next time you are on the go, and pull into the Golden Arches, remember these Food Adventure tips. For about 2 bucks you can grab a good sandwich. They are great as is, but if you want to doctor them up, consider ordering them with cheese and honey. Even order them with mayo depending on your condiment preferences. Remember, they aren’t just for breakfast anymore, since McDonald’s serves them up all day.
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Fast Food’s 5 Monster Burgers
Food Adventures leaves no plate unturned. We eat it all and have no rules. Sure, most of our stories highlight locally owned eateries with food that we have fallen in love with. From time to time we will go off track and do our tongue in cheek take on chain restaurants, or in this case the dreaded “fast food chains”
Fast food is a guilty pleasure for many, and a way to grab a quick bite in a pinch…. even these chains go crazy touting deals or big specials. Today, we go all out and try some of their biggest creations and we don’t count a calorie. These are the “Monsters of the Meatway” if you will. These are the “Big Daddys of the burger industry,” and we aren’t afraid to rank ’em in order. They are the always huge, sometimes sloppy, sandwiches that will never have you asking “where’s the beef?’
Sit back, loosen your belt, and indulge on these must eats. Food
Adventures presents the jaw dropping, must eat, top 5 “monster” burgers of the fast food industry:
FAST FOOD’S 5 MONSTER BURGERS:
1) “THE SUPER BIG BOY” at FRISCH’S RESTAURANTS:
The supersized version of the American favorite “Big Boy” burger. This one has the same amount of cheese, but 2 bigger patties, more lettuce and most imporantly, more of that unbelievable Frisch’s tartar sauce. It is a 1/2 pound of beef on the signature double decker bun, and it aims to please. It does just that and makes the grade as our #1 pick!
2) “THE DOUBLE WHOPPER SANDWICH” from BURGER KING:
Another giant version of a popular burger, the flame broiled “double whopper” is a very filling sandwich. Over the year’s the regular whopper has been shrinking in size. This burger is a push back towards yesteryear. The hearty, sesame seed bun finally gets challenged and does the job, strongly holding the lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, cheese and mayo together. The secret to this sandwich is the griled taste that is unmatched in the fast food world.
3) “DAVE’S TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER” at WENDY’S:
Not one, not two, but THREE patties, each one weighing a quarter of a pound make up this masterpiece. This “brick of beef” is packed with cheese and loaded with lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, ketchup, and onion. The soft bun holds this massive monster together. This sandwich is bursting with flavor but is not for the squeamish, as it has the most amount of meat in our list.
4) “THE BIG BUFORD” from RALLY’S:
Two “seasoned and seared” beef patties on a bun with all the fixins. That means cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served on a premium, sesame seed bun. Grab a napkin, this fast food freakshow likes to drip condiments on your hands and shirt. Probably the most bang for your buck on the list, as Rally’s is known for good prices. It is a Food Adventure on a bun.
5) “THE 2/3rd POUND MONSTER THICKBURGER with CHEESE” from HARDEE’S:
We were surprised to find out this burger had the word “monster” in its name. It must be fate, so it rounds out our list. This is the only “bacon burger” on our list. It features two 1/3 lb. charbroiled 100% Black Angus beef patties, 4 strips of bacon, 3 slices of American cheese and mayonnaise. The bun is heralded as “fresh baked.” It doesn’t matter though because the lack of condiments on this one makes the burger pretty much uneatable. This sandwich is just all meat, no toppings. Pretty gross unless you are a pure carnivore.
There you have it. The “plumpest patties on a bun,” the “biggest boys of the drive thru” ranked in order.
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