McDonald’s is giving burger fans a reason to celebrate this summer with the return of with the return of a fan-favorite menu item. That’s right, McDonald’s Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder is making a sizzling comeback for a limited time, bringing its juicy, cheesy, and bacony goodness back to restaurants nationwide.
Availability
Starting July 10th, the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese will be available at participating McDonald’s locations across the United States, while supplies last. A Smoky BLT Double Quarter Pounder will also be available for purchase for those who are looking for a heavier and meatier option.
In Canada, McDonald’s offers a regular BLT Quarter Pounder throughout the full calendar year and includes the fan-favorite menu item on its breakfast lineup. But in the U.S., the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese will not be offered during breakfast hours and will be a lunch and dinner item only. Additionally, the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese won’t be available in the U.S. after midnight
The Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese originally made its nationwide debut on the McDonald’s menu in the U.S. on November 21st, 2022, alongside an Oreo Fudge McFlurry during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
Ingredients
The returning Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese is quite similar to McDonald’s original Quarter Pounder with Cheese, but the new iteration adds crispy bacon strips, lettuce, fresh-cut juicy tomatoes, and a special creamy sauce with a smoky flavor. These new ingredients replace the normally included ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles.
According to the McDonald’s website, the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese comes with “a 100% fresh beef quarter-pound patty, two slices of melty American cheese, thick cut applewood smoked bacon, juicy Roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce, smoky sauce, and a toasted sesame seed bun.”
For those who are watching their diet, a Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 680 Calories, 36 grams of protein, 40 grams of total carbohydrates, and 42 grams of total fat.
Pricing
The Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese is priced at $7.99 in the U.S. However, the price can vary across different locations, with some areas like California seeing higher prices around $10.99 for the burger and meal.
McDonald’s Special Summer Menu
The Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese is part of McDonald’s Special Summer Menu, which includes a new Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry to add a cool, sweet, and creamy dessert that’s perfect for the hot summer months.
This new dessert features creamy vanilla soft serve as the base, real banana slices, strawberry clusters, and crispy, chocolatey Kit Kat wafer bar chunks The Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry is a collaboration between McDonald’s and the Kit Kat brand, following the success of past McFlurry flavors like Oreo and M&M.