{"id":22609,"date":"2017-05-24T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=22609"},"modified":"2024-02-27T17:25:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T03:25:30","slug":"review-mcdonalds-signature-crafted-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2017\/05\/24\/review-mcdonalds-signature-crafted-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: McDonald’s Signature Crafted Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"McDonald<\/p>\n

Baseball has been deemed “America’s pasttime” since these uniforms (photo attached) were en vogue, but now the typical game takes longer than an actual marathon<\/a>. <\/p>\n

MLB is engaging in steps to improve interest in their game, like the <\/a>intentional walk signal. But their best move has been a change to their vaunted 7th inning anthem: “We’ll buy you nuggets in 4 or 6 packs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Mid-Atlantic teams have partnered with the Golden Arches to bring free McNugget promotions on their app. The beleaguered Phillies have offered a free 4-piece whenever they score three runs. Their more successful counterparts, the Orioles and Nationals, have higher standards along with bigger rewards: four runs nets you a 4-piece, with six, ten, and twenty nuggets also attainable. (Notably, the Nats have restricted their rewards to home games, presumably due to road games in Colorado<\/a>). Rest assured, if either club surpasses the 20-run plateau, I will make my way through the Chesapeake region, with a tank full of gas and a bunch of “burner phones.\u201d<\/p>\n

McDonald\u2019s isn\u2019t just trading nuggets for bloated ERA\u2019s. They\u2019re also giving you a chance to be a manager of the toppings on your own sandwich. The new Signature Crafted Recipes line attempts to emulate quick-service burger joints like Five Guys and SmashBurger by allowing you to customize your sandwich.<\/p>\n

\"McDonald<\/p>\n

Just don\u2019t expect a plethora of choices. The options are limited to two bun choices, three protein choices, and three topping styles. That\u2019s still enough combos to fill out a lineup card for both teams. We here at the Impulsive Buy selected the three featured options \u2014 the Mays, Mantle, and Snider of the bunch, if you Will(ie). <\/p>\n

\"McDonald<\/p>\n

Batting leadoff was the Pico Guacamole with grilled chicken on the artisan roll. Discovering the first major fast food sandwich adorned with a lime wedge was like taking a big lead off first base. However, finding out that my hands would become messier from this sandwich than holding a rosin bag was something of a detraction.<\/p>\n

The grilled chicken patty was relatively standard, although there was some spice and it wasn\u2019t dry, so there were positive attributes. The artisan roll was soft but not mushy. I enjoyed the guacamole -\u2014 it fell short of feeling homemade, but was far better than Subway\u2019s recent offering. The lime gave everything a fresh feel, even after I brought the sandwich home for inspection before consuming.<\/p>\n

This sandwich was not a five-tool player. It did have holes in its game. Namely the pico de gallo, which was not a distinguishable flavor with the much stronger flavored guac. The white cheddar cheese was also invisible, as I would soon find out it was on all three sandwiches.<\/p>\n

\"McDonald<\/p>\n

On deck was the Sweet BBQ Bacon, with Buttermilk Crispy Chicken, also on the artisan roll (why they didn\u2019t \u201cload the bases\u201d with three bread options as well is perplexing). The chicken patty was somewhat like a McChicken patty, but with a little more TLC. However, the size of the patty was only marginally thicker than the bun, which pales in comparison to the also recently released KFC Zinger. Conversely, I might say this sandwich exceeds the Zinger in spiciness. The heat builds as you eat and made me enjoy this more as I dug in.<\/p>\n

The sandwich was onion heavy, which I appreciated (I\u2019ll often order extra on fast food). There were two types. The saut\u00e9ed onions, that tasted legit, and frizzled onions, which largely just added to the overkill of breading from the patty and bun. <\/p>\n

The bacon was the final detail. It was nice and salty on its own, but its impact was suppressed by the other ingredients when eaten together.<\/p>\n

\"McDonald<\/p>\n

In the hole was the Maple Bacon Dijon, with a beef patty (perhaps \u201cburger\u201d is on Vince\u2019s McMahon\u2019s list<\/a>) on a sesame seed bun. Dijon was a new, interesting taste, although it appears in some bites and vanishes in others. Otherwise, this was the most familiar flavor combination for Mickey D\u2019s. As for the maple? None was detected. It was indicated that maple seasoning was added to the bacon, but when I tried the bacon solo it appeared to be standard.<\/p>\n

I suppose these were the same grilled onions that appear on the BBQ version, but against the backdrop of the stronger flavor beef patty, they did not stand out nearly as much.<\/p>\n

The bacon wasn’t that noticeable here either amidst a sea of lettuce and again the stronger tasting burger. It seemed a little wimpier this time, although before you start computing the WAR (Working As Refreshment) stat, I did order each sandwich from a different location, so maybe the differences can be attributed to that factor.<\/p>\n

In the end, the concept of “premium crafted sandwiches” is no different than Wendy’s LTO offerings, but with three released at the same moment. If McDonald’s wants a premium line to last, they will have to consider a larger product. “Fast foodies” do exist these days, but they still want to be satiated by the food. When it came to these members of the lineup, I didn’t get a complete game out of them. I still had to trust the bullpen (value menu) to finish it out.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Pico Guacamole Grilled Chicken<\/b> – 520 calories, 160 calories from fat, 18 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 115 milligrams of cholesterol, 1540 milligrams of sodium, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 12 grams of sugar, 4 grams of fiber, 40 grams of protein. Sweet BBQ Bacon Buttermilk Crispy Chicken<\/b> – 800 calories, 320 calories from fat, 36 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, 1820 milligrams of sodium, 80 grams of carbohydrates, 18 grams of sugar, 5 grams of fiber, 39 grams of protein. Maple Bacon Dijon Beef Patty<\/b> – 640 calories, 330 calories from fat, 36 grams of fat, 14 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 grams of trans fat, 110 milligrams of cholesterol, 1260 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of sugar, 3 grams of fiber, and 37 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.79 to $5.29
\nSize:<\/b> N\/A
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10 (Pico Guacamole Grilled Chicken)
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10 (Sweet BBQ Bacon Buttermilk Crispy Chicken)
\nRating:<\/b> 5 out of 10 (Maple Bacon Dijon Beef Patty)
\nPros:<\/b> Sauteed onions. Building BBQ heat. Lime wedge freshness. Hunter Greene’s potential to join the 20 HR \/ 20 SB \/ 20 win club.
\nCons:<\/b> None of the options are large enough. White cheddar is irrelevant. Gusto de pico es pequeno. The Twins passing on Greene with the number one pick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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