\t\t\t It’s the best deal in the world of fast-food fries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7801,"featured_media":1787611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[303719,303738],"categories-v2":[308324,308366],"coauthors":[341286],"acf":{"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_moat_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"long_pin_file":false},"yoast_head":"\n Sarra is a Birmingham-based writer and editor specializing in food, travel and history. Throughout her 10 years in digital media, her work has appeared on sites like Taste Recipes<\/em>, Allrecipes<\/em>, Eater Atlanta<\/em>, MyRecipes<\/em> and Tasting Table<\/em>. In 2021, her story \u201cHow Bootleg Fast Food Conquered Iran\u201d was adapted in the anthology \u201cGastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer\u2019s Guide.\u201d When she\u2019s not writing about food, Sarra is honing her craft of narrative writing, watching (and sometimes reviewing) anime, testing out local restaurants and spending time with her dog and partner.<\/p>","twitter":"sarrasedghi","instagram":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarrasegway","facebook":"","public_email":"","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sarra-sedghi-10221a5a\/","tiktok":"","youtube":"","location":"Birmingham, AL","school_and_year":"The University of Georgia","education":" The University of Georgia, bachelor's in journalism and master's in narrative nonfiction<\/p>","highlights":" Sarra is a Birmingham-based writer and editor with 10 years in the digital media space. Her work has appeared in Taste Recipes<\/em>, Allrecipes<\/em>, Atlas Obscura<\/em>, Eater<\/em>, MyRecipes<\/em>, Polygon<\/em> and Tasting<\/em> Table<\/em>. Apart from food writing, she loves travel, history and animated television.<\/p>","user_nicename":"sarra-sedghi","type":"guest-author","nickname":""}},"extracted_shortcodes":{"[collection id=\"422805\" title=\"McDonald\u2019s Copycat Recipes So You Can Skip the Drive-Thru\"]":{"ID":422805,"post_author":"7028","post_date":"2018-03-08 17:55:23","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 22:55:23","post_content":" Go to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n Go to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Go to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nInspired By: McDonald's Special Sauce<\/a>\r\nWe cracked the code on one of McDonald's best-kept secrets; the Big Mac sauce! Perfect for topping on burgers, or dipping your fries and nuggets in, this McDonald's copycat recipe is one you'll want to keep on hand. \u2014Taste Recipes\u00a0<\/em>Test Kitchen\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Chicken McNuggets<\/a>I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they\u2019re so quick and easy. My whole family loves them. The seasoning can also be used on chicken breast halves to make amazing sandwiches. \u2014Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: McDonald's French Fries<\/a>It's a fact that McDonald's<\/a> fries are one of their best-selling items, so we've created an even tastier way to eat their fries! The addition of Parmesan and garlic is optional, but they make this side dish simply irresistible. \u2014Taste Recipes<\/em> Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Egg McMuffin<\/a>On a busy morning, this McDonald's copycat recipe save the day. A hearty combo of eggs, Canadian bacon and cheese will keep you fueled through lunchtime and beyond. \u2014Christine Rukavena, Taste Recipes<\/i> Senior Editor
<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nInspired By: Shamrock Shake<\/a>\r\nWhen this colorful dessert appears on the McDonald\u2019s menu, you know St. Patrick\u2019s Day is right around the corner. Make your own all year round with this McDonald's copycat recipe. \u2014Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/a><\/div>Best Hamburger<\/a>This is the only hamburger recipe you need! We'll walk you through how to make hamburger patties that grill up to juicy perfection.
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit<\/a>I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa and avocado\u2014mayo and ketchup, too\u2014on the homemade biscuits. \u2014Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Honey Mustard Sauce<\/a>This fast, easy mustard with rice vinegar and honey has more flavor than any other honey mustard dressing I've ever tried. \u2014Sharon Rehm, New Blaine, Arkansas
<\/a><\/div>Fried Chicken Sandwich<\/a>There's something about a fried chicken sandwich that just hits the spot. When paired with a basket of french fries, some coleslaw and a refreshing beer or lemonade, it's hard to resist this fried fare.
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: McCafe Strawberry Shake<\/a>Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this McDonald\u2019s copycat strawberry shake recipe. \u2014Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana.
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Hotcakes<\/a>I found this fluffy and easy pancake recipe among our old family favorites and adapted it to make a small amount. It's quick and easy to prepare, but we still consider it a special treat. \u2014Eugene Presley, Council, Virginia
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Chicken Selects<\/a>Here's how to deep-fry or bake crispy, golden chicken strips, plus tons of ideas for how to serve them.
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Tangy Barbecue Sauce<\/a>I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. \u2014Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Cinnamon Melts<\/a>A slow cooker turns day-old cinnamon rolls into a comforting, old-fashioned dessert. It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream. \u2014Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: McRib<\/a>Perfect for a weekday dinner or cozy weekend meal, this McDonald's copycat recipe makes fall-off-the-bone tender meat with delicious flavor. \u2014Margaret Luchsinger, Jupiter, Florida
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Fruit & Maple Oatmeal<\/a>I tasted muesli on a trip to Switzerland, and when I came home, I made it my way. Keep things interesting (and avoid midmorning munchies) by adding different fruits and nuts every day. \u2014Maddie Kirk, Springfield, Pennsylvania
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Filet-O-Fish<\/a>The seasoned breading of this hearty sandwich turns mild-flavored cod or halibut into a taste sensation, and the creamy sauce just keeps it going! \u2014Mildred Caruso, Brighton, Tennessee
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Tartar Sauce<\/a>You'll never buy the jarred stuff again once you've tried this homemade tartar sauce recipe! \u2014Michelle Stromko, Darlington, Maryland
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Spicy Chicken McNuggets<\/a>Both adults and adventurous kids will love these spicy chicken nuggets. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Sausage Burrito<\/a>This is a great kid-friendly recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and cook. \u2014Sharon Haswell, Cheshire, Massachusetts
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Sweet BBQ Bacon Burger<\/a>Every family has a burger of choice, and this McDonald's copycat recipe is ours. It's stacked tall with bacon and crunchy onion rings. \u2014Paula Homer, Nampa, Idaho
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait<\/a>The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors. \u2014Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts
<\/a><\/div>Inspired By: Fish McBites<\/a>My husband and I love fried fish, but we're both trying to cut back on dietary fat. I came up with this oven-baked version. He likes it as much as deep-fried fish, so I know it's a winner. \u2014LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\nInspired By: Eggnog Shake<\/a><\/a>\r\nEnjoy the flavors of Christmas all-year-round with this McDonald's Eggnog Shake recipe. Simply add eggnog, vanilla ice cream, rum extract and nutmeg to a blender and blend it all together for that perfect milkshake. Don't forget the cherry on top! \u2014Taste Recipes\u00a0<\/em>Test Kitchen\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/span>\r\nAlso. discover these fast food conspiracy theories<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\r\n[cf]skyword_tracking_tag[\/cf]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Inspired By: McDonald's Cheeseburger<\/a><\/h2>\r\nA favorite on McDonald's dollar menu<\/a>, these copycat burgers are a blend of ground beef and breadcrumbs. You can cook them on the stovetop on a grill pan or a standard skillet. I like to top these burgers with cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard. \u2014Mike Goldman, Arden Hills, Minnesota\r\n
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Inspired By: McDonald's Special Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\r\nWe cracked the code on one of McDonald's best-kept secrets; the Big Mac sauce! Perfect for topping on burgers, or dipping your fries and nuggets in, this McDonald's copycat recipe is one you'll want to keep on hand. \u2014Taste Recipes\u00a0<\/em>Test Kitchen\r\n
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Inspired By: Chicken McNuggets<\/a><\/h2>I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they\u2019re so quick and easy. My whole family loves them. The seasoning can also be used on chicken breast halves to make amazing sandwiches. \u2014Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
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Inspired By: McDonald's French Fries<\/a><\/h2>It's a fact that McDonald's<\/a> fries are one of their best-selling items, so we've created an even tastier way to eat their fries! The addition of Parmesan and garlic is optional, but they make this side dish simply irresistible. \u2014Taste Recipes<\/em> Test Kitchen
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Inspired By: Egg McMuffin<\/a><\/h2>On a busy morning, this McDonald's copycat recipe save the day. A hearty combo of eggs, Canadian bacon and cheese will keep you fueled through lunchtime and beyond. \u2014Christine Rukavena, Taste Recipes<\/i> Senior Editor
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Inspired By: Shamrock Shake<\/a><\/h2>\r\nWhen this colorful dessert appears on the McDonald\u2019s menu, you know St. Patrick\u2019s Day is right around the corner. Make your own all year round with this McDonald's copycat recipe. \u2014Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont\r\n
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Best Hamburger<\/a><\/h2>This is the only hamburger recipe you need! We'll walk you through how to make hamburger patties that grill up to juicy perfection.
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Inspired By: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit<\/a><\/h2>I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa and avocado\u2014mayo and ketchup, too\u2014on the homemade biscuits. \u2014Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas