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Bigger Better Big Arch Burger | Food Wishes

If you’ve had McDonald’s Big Arch burger, and enjoyed it, you’re going to love this bigger, and I think much better version. If you haven’t had one, don’t bother. Make this one instead because of what I just said. Need more enticing? There are Funyuns involved. Enjoy!
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34 Comments

  1. " im nervous admitting this but sometimes when im loosening the front i get too aggressive and push all the way through to the back. Now you cant undo this but it usually works out fine. " – Chef Julia Childs

  2. Been watching Chef John for years and I guess if I'm waiting a whole week I expect a little more than a cheeseburger with Funyuns on it🤷‍♂️

  3. Just once I want everyone to try this simple burger : lightly toasted bun with generous mayo on both top and bottom crispy fried smash burger with salt and pepper only and as many dill chips as will fit in one layer…that's it, simple yet amazing flavor without the smorgasbord of taste and texture just a simple 5 bite burger I think you'll find very satisfying for a change. And then for your second one you can pile on the cheese lettuce tomato and onion mustard and ketchup

  4. looks yummy but tall burgers are quite the jaw workout. I'd love to see a burger like this that's wider 🙂

  5. The Funyuns are an interesting touch. The sauce being mayo is, of course, disgusting. And lettuce likewise doesn't belong on a sandwich. And those are also reasons McD's Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese is superior to the Big Arch Burger.

  6. Far superior and far less expensive. I'll be spending on making this over spending money on drive-thru, overpriced disappointment every time.

  7. Awesome Chef John. You should have invited McD's CEO around to take a little mouse bite out of it. 🐒

  8. After watching for almost twenty years I was shocked to see this recipe today as I was just yesterday contemplating recreating the uhhh "big arch burger" sauce at home 🤯 Chef John you really DO make our food wishes come true 😮🥹

  9. i am sure it tastes amazing but nothing beats the most basic mcdonalds style burger

  10. Funyuns work very well in green bean casserole. Discovered this driving around on Thanksgiving Day looking for an open grocery store to buy a can of those fried onions…only to find gas station convenience stores the only thing open.
    Color me impressed Chef John!

  11. Yummmm! Looks tasty Chef John! I made grass fed organic meat burgers which were delicious! The meat was a touch more gamey. I used similar to your smash burger method, though I sprinkled a teeny tiny touch of cayenne along with the salt and peppa …. Ooooh it was so delicious!

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