How to Make McDonalds Big Xtra
The McDonald’s Big Xtra was a 90’s burger made to compete with the Burger Kin BK Whopper. It no longer exists, but you can use this recipe to make it!
Try also, the McDonald’s Arch Deluxe!
About the McDonald’s Big Xtra
The rivalry between Mc’Donald’s and Burger King was heated and McDonald’s answer to the BK Whooper was the Big Xtra. Burger King also came out with the Big King to compete with McDonald’s the Big Mac.
The Big Xtra included lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese and a spiced up patty that was 20% larger. It eventually gave way to the Quarter Pounder which cut the lettuce and tomato.
The McDonald’s Big Xtra was rather popular back in the day and here is even a Change.org petition to bring it back!
McDonald’s Big Xtra Recipe
Here is how to make you own version of this classic old favorite burger at home.
Try serving it with Curly Fries!
How to Make McDonalds Big Xtra
The McDonald's Big Xtra featured a loaded burger with a larger patty, Here is how to make it at home.
Ingredients
- 5 oz ground beef
- 1 large sesame seed hamburger bun
- 3 pickle slices
- 1 tomato slice
- ½ cup chopped lettuce
- 1 tbsp chopped white onion
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp ketchup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- For the beef patty, place the ground beef on a wax paper and shape it like a patty of around 6’’ wide, with your hands.
- Leave the patty in the fridge for a couple of hours or until required.
- Preheat a griddle over moderate heat and place either halves of the hamburger bun on it, to toast the faces until they turn golden brown; transfer them to a plate and set aside until necessary.
- Take the frozen beef patty out of the fridge and place it on the hot griddle.
- Grill one side of the patty for a couple of minutes before turning it over and cook the other side similarly until it is cooked through.
- Season the grilled patty with a dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Spread the ketchup on the face of the top half of the bun, followed by mayonnaise.
- Arrange the onion on it and top it up with the pickles slices.
- Sprinkle the chopped lettuce on top and place the tomato slice over it.
- Finish off the stacking by placing the beef patty on top of the layers and flip the entire ensemble carefully, onto the bottom half of the bun, while holding the layers together with the one of your palms.
- Serve and have fun!
Last Updated on April 21, 2023 by Carleen
