both have this burger on their menus, which means it is available from coast to coast, and is a low-key favorite everywhere. Super Star with Cheese Courtesy of Hardees It's almost like the QPC is a cultural ambassador, representing American cuisine around the globe.ģ Hardee's/Carl's Jr. It's kind of great that this burger is available at the vast majority of McDonald's locations around the world, and you can expect a pretty reliable experience each time you order it. And let's face it, we are creatures of habit that embrace familiarity. For another, it has a great ratio of bun, beef, cheese, and condiments. So why do we love the Double QPC so much? For one, it's made with fresh beef, which makes all the difference in the flavor. Clearly, McDonald's has done something right here, since this burger is still on the menu, and is still one of the best mass-produced burgers around. Its two quarter-pound patties make for a decently hefty burger, and one that was meant to compete with the growing American appetites and growing competition from the likes of Burger King and Wendy's. The Quarter Pounder, in all its simple, meaty glory, has been around since 1971, but the Double wasn't introduced to the McDonald's menu until 1992. It's only right to kick our list off with this classic. We'll call this category Mass Gourmet-the burgers that appeal to the broadest possible audience, consistently deliver, and are the answer to our unyielding appetite for comfort.ġ McDonald's Double QPC Courtesy of McDonald's This list foregoes the more niche regional chains (which undoubtedly have strong contenders of their own) and focuses on national darlings, the burgers that millions of us dream about on a regular basis. We included the most delicious burgers that a significant number of Americans, if not all of us, have within arm's reach. These picks were made based on taste and quality of each burger, as well as its omnipresence and availability. If a burger can stand out on the merits of several simple ingredients, it's truly a winner in our book.įor this shortlist of the very best fast-food burgers in America, we've reviewed the offerings at dozens of the most popular restaurant chains. The most successful burgers out there are often stripped down to the basics-maybe a few slices of cheese or bacon, a sauce, and some lettuce or a pickle-and that's what makes them most memorable. When it comes to the toppings, less is more. Then there's the bun, which, grilled or not, has to be able to bear the weight of all the sauces and toppings without crumbling (quite literally) under pressure. A lot of this comes down to the preparation technique, which runs the gamut of grilling fresh, never-frozen patties to order to steaming frozen ones atop a pile of onions en masse. The quality and flavor of the meat are paramount-after all, the main ingredient should be able to shine on its own, without hiding behind toppings and sauces. So what makes a good burger? Personal preferences aside, there are several elements that will make or break it.
While there's a sea of burger options out there, some fast-food chains have honed their craft better than others. Serving a minced-meat patty between two pieces of bread sounds rudimentary, but mass-producing hot, juicy burgers on a major national scale is perhaps our country's biggest culinary legacy and one that's on display at hundreds upon hundreds of fast-food restaurants daily.
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Photos are taken with sugar free ketchup.The jury is still out on whether or not Americans invented the burger, although one thing is sure-we've certainly perfected it. “Mom, we want burger balls! Mom? Can we have burger balls? Hey MOM! When are you gunna make us burger balls? MOM! BURGER BALLS! BURGER BALLS! BURGER BALLS!!!” This would end with us singing in unison, like only two young persistently irritating boys can! I’m POSITIVE that if “Burger Balls” had been in my mother’s repertoire growing up, that it would become a bit of a weekly backseat chant, between my younger brother and I. YUM!Īside from the fact that these are like small little hamburger bites, there’s also just the nonsensical name. This is to imply that our burger is also topped with caramelized onions. I’ve also got a little bit of caramelized onions and garlic actually mixed into the meat. They’re little more than small bacon cheddar stuffed meatballs, but the overall structure, design and flavor is that of a cheeseburger with bacon. I think this qualifies! Us adults might even like them!
I receive a lot of requests for kid friendly recipes.
Servings: 6 Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 mins Total: 35 mins
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