McDonald's Biggest Burger Finally Lands in Ireland – We Tested the Beast and Here's the Truth

We're talking about the kind of feast that requires a serious game plan. McDonald's biggest burger in their entire history has finally landed in Irish stores, and yes, it's every bit as mental as it sounds. I went to test this new arrival and I'm currently picking bits of burger wrapper off the car floor – here's the complete lowdown and a survival guide on how to tackle this yoke.

What is this absolute unit?

Officially, this beast is a double cheese McMuffin (well, two of them) with two patties, but the public has already nicknamed it the "Mega Muffin." So, it's essentially two separate double cheese McMuffins combined and wrapped in the same box. Read that right: four patties, double the cheese, pickles, and of course, that famous McMuffin sauce. It's the answer to a question nobody thought to ask: "Can I get this even bigger?"

The numbers don't lie – it's insane

When I first heard the rumours about this McDonald's biggest burger review, I thought it was probably just media hype over nothing. Not a bit of it. Let's look at the facts:

• Calories: Over 1000 kcal in one box. That's your full day's calories in one sitting, unless you're running a marathon after.
• Weight: It feels like a concrete block in your hand. You won't be eating this with one hand.
• Price: It cost about €12-13 when I tested it (depending on the branch, sure), but with this amount of grub, you could nearly feed the whole family.

In fact, the calories in McDonald's biggest burger are so staggering that halfway through, you'll start questioning your life choices. But sure look, you're only living once.

How do you even tackle this yoke? – A handy guide

This is no ordinary burger you'd wolf down on the go. I needed a survival strategy myself, so I've put together a little McDonald's biggest burger guide:

• Prepare yourself mentally: Before the first bite, get a snap for the 'gram. It's probably the last time it'll look presentable.
• Master the order: This is the core of the how to handle the McDonald's biggest burger situation: only order it when you're absolutely starving. If you're only half-hungry, you haven't a hope.
• Eating technique: Forget about eating it neatly. This requires a strategy. Some people eat it layer by layer, some give it a bit of a squish (if they've the neck). I'd recommend splitting it in two and tackling one half at a time. After all, it's two Muffins side-by-side.
• Aftercare: Give yourself time. You won't want to move a muscle for a good two hours after this.

What does it taste like?

Well, it tastes exactly like you'd expect from a McDonald's biggest burger night: it's the familiar, comforting taste of a McMuffin, but on steroids. The flavour is exactly what you'd want from McDonald's. The sauce was spot-on (in my one, anyway), and the pickles add a bit of freshness right in the middle of this meat-cheese-mayo mountain. The biggest challenge is definitely structural: this beast threatens to fall apart in your hands after just a few bites.

Let's put it this way: it's no gourmet experience, but if you're after that classic, proper dirty feed and want to know what it's like to eat a burger that's genuinely "too big," this is it. It's the best kind of grub when you're in the mood for it. And sure, we all get that mood sometimes.

In the end, I have to say, for all the burgers I've eaten in my life, this test really made me think. If you haven't tried it yet, now's your chance. And remember to bring a mate – or at least give your stomach a bit of warning.