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The Only Burger At McDonald's That Isn't Frozen Before Cooked

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BY EMERY PEARSON

Most McDonald's patties are flash frozen before being grilled, but one burger on the menu breaks the mold and is always cooked fresh instead of frozen: the Quarter Pounder.
The Quarter Pounder is the only McDonald's burger cooked fresh, and it still gets to you quickly — it cooks in 180 seconds exactly, according to the company's website.
While the Quarter Pounder was made in the 1970s, it has only been cooked fresh since 2018. The upgrade earned resounding praise from customers for its improved taste and texture.