The 1/4 pound replacement to the departed Angus burger with the same descriptor,
McDonald's new Bacon and Cheese Quarter Pounder comes with the same toppings, but with a different bun and hamburger patty. Those toppings are a slice of American cheese, bacon, ketchup, mustard, crinkle-cut pickles, and red onions.
It's
$3.99 for the burger.
A quick glance at the ingredients reveals that the Bacon and Cheese Quarter Pounder is pretty much a
Quarter Pounder with bacon and slightly fancier versions of the same ingredients.
The bun is probably the most significant departure and it comes off as being a little harder, denser, and drier than McDonald's tried-and-true sesame bun. While the added whole grains are nice, the latter is more satisfying.
The onions feature more prominently in the sandwich and are crisper and fresher than the regular version. The pickles are much better in taste and feel than McDonald's standard soggy pickles. Combined with the ketchup (which was a little heavy), there's a sweet tangy bite to the burger, but it doesn't get out of hand.
There's only one slice of cheese where the regular version has two and you might find yourself missing that extra gooey texture and flavor.
I like the new bacon, there's more of it and I find the flavor to be more or less the same. It also tends to be crispier than the previous bacon. The beef patty is pretty standard for McDonald's: a little moist, but never juicy.
While the slightly upgrade ingredients are nice, it doesn't feel much different than the Quarter Pounder except with the added bacon. The overall quality is just okay for a fast food chain and I'd sooner go for a McDouble with bacon to save $2. Still, if you're a Quarter Pounder fan, the Bacon and Cheese Quarter Pounder probably ends up a little cheaper than ordering a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and adding bacon.
Nutritional Info - McDonald's Bacon and Cheese Quarter Pounder - 8 oz (227g)
Calories - 600 (from Fat - 260)
Fat - 29g (Saturated Fat - 13g)
Sodium - 1440mg
Carbs - 48g (Sugar - 12g)
Protein - 37g
