McDonald's: McDonald's fans share 'perfect' way to reheat leftover burgers to make them taste 'fresh'

McDonald's, a global fast-food favourite, began with the promise of quick, hot, and affordable meals, but inevitably, quality can falter as consumer demand grows. Biting into your Big Mac or any other choice from the golden arches menu, only to find it lukewarm or cold, is nothing short of a disappointment. Dealing with leftovers, which aren't typically associated with fast food, poses the dilemma of how to make cold fare appetising again. But fear no more, as the top method to reheat those beloved McDonald's morsels, including the much-loved burgers like the Bacon McDouble, has been disclosed following extensive experimentation. The optimum approach to rewarm the burger and maintain its quality is to ensconce it in either a paper towel or parchment paper - mirroring how it's presented in-store - and then heat it up in the microwave for 30 seconds, says the Daily Meal. Straying from the usual routine of the famed eatery's crew, it's advised that you skip microwaving any veggie toppings, such as lettuce and pickles, since they don't fare well with the heat. Better to remove these before heating, then pop them back on afterwards, reports the Irish Star . Reviewing the results from the publication's taste test, they noted that wrapping the bun in paper was key to "revive" its initial softness after hardening in the fridge. It noted: "The sandwich was warmed throughout - though it cooled back down quickly, so don't take too long to eat - and the American cheese even regained some of its gooey meltiness. Overall, taste and texture were quite close to that of a fresh Bacon McDouble. And while you could use the original wrapper for similar results, you may want to think twice." A cautionary note has been sounded for those trying out the reheating method, due to past concerns that McDonald's wrappers were lined with PFAS. Termed "forever chemicals" for their nearly unbreakable molecular bonds, these substances have been associated with numerous health issues, including cancer in serious cases. In 2021, McDonald's vowed to phase out forever chemicals from its worldwide food packaging by 2025. This milestone was reached across all major US fast-food chains, not just McDonald's, as of last year. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .