The best way to reheat a Double Cheeseburger or McDouble
The best way to reheat a Double Cheeseburger (or McDouble) from McDonald’s is to microwave it for 40 seconds.
All the toppings on a McDonald’s Cheeseburger taste perfectly fine warmed up, so you don’t even have to take the burger apart. Simply stick the Double Cheeseburger straight into the microwave in its packaging. So simple!
- Place the Double Cheeseburger into the microwave in its wrapper
- Microwave for 40 seconds and check temperature is 75°C
- Microwave for further 10-second bursts until steaming hot
Read on for more details, tips and alternative methods…
Are you lucky enough to have a left over McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger, a Bacon Double Cheeseburger or even a McDouble?. You may be wondering how you can reheat it safely without impairing the flavour of the meat or turning the bun into sawdust or a soggy mess.
Read on to find my favourite methods for reheating a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger, as if it was fresh from the Drive-Thru.
Can you reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger?
You can reheat a Double Cheeseburger to make the burger patty steaming hot again whilst keeping the burger buns soft and the sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slices tasting good.
You can heat up your Double Cheeseburger in the microwave, the oven, the air fryer or on the hob.
Read on to find out the tricks and timings you can use to warm up your burger and get the best results from each method.
Can you reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger in the microwave?
Using my tips, you can reheat a Double Cheeseburger in the microwave without the bread going soggy or the patty going chewy. It’s not quite the best method for quality, but it’s the best method if you’re in a rush.
Place the Double Cheeseburger in the microwave in its packaging. You don’t need to remove any of the topics as they don’t spoil if they’re heated. Microwave on full for 40 seconds.
In a 1000W microwave, it should be ready. If your microwave is under 1000w and/or the Double Cheeseburger has not reached 75°C (165°F), microwave for further 10-second bursts until steaming hot.
Instructions for reheating a Double Cheeseburger in the microwave
- Place the Double Cheeseburger into the microwave in its wrapper
- Microwave for 40 seconds and check temperature is 75°C
- Microwave for further 10-second bursts until steaming hot
Microwave tip 1: If the Double Cheeseburger was in the fridge, wrap it in a damp kitchen roll instead of its wrapper to introduce steam to make the stale bun soft again.
Microwave tip 2: Let the Double Cheeseburger cool down before you take a bite because they get incredibly hot very quickly in the microwave.
Can you reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger in the oven?
You can reheat a Double Cheeseburger in the oven, but it will dry out easily, so don’t skip any of the tips below.
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Remove the burger patties from the Double Cheeseburger’s bun, scrape sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice from the top patty and bun, and save on a plate.
Sprinkle a few drops of water onto the patties and all parts of the bun and wrap them individually in foil loosely.
Add the patties to the preheated oven, and after 5 mins, add the top and bottom of the bun to the oven and continue to reheat for another 5 mins or until steaming hot.
Remove the bun and patties from the oven, reconstruct the Double Cheeseburger, and put the sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice back in it. Optionally, add fresh pickles and onions for extra crunch.
TIP: I do not reheat the bread as it gets a bit dry. In my opinion, there is enough heat from the freshly reheated patties. So if you can handle a slightly cooler bun, Scrape the sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice straight on the bun lid, reheat the patties, slide it back in, and eat immediately.
Instructions for reheating a Double Cheeseburger in the oven
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- Remove sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slices from the top patty and save for later
- Sprinkle all parts of the burger with water and wrap loosely in foil
- Add the patties to the oven
- After 5 mins add the buns
- After another 5 mins, remove all parts from the oven
- Reconstruct the Double Cheeseburger and replace the toppings.
Can you reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger in the air fryer?
You can reheat a Double Cheeseburger in the air fryer. The following tips will help you make it as close to fresh as possible.
First, deconstruct your Double Cheeseburger and save the sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice from the top patty for later. Add a few drops of water to the patties and both parts of the bun.
Next, add the patties to the air fryer (cheese side up!) at 180°C.
After 4 mins, add both parts of the bun to the air fryer and toast with the burger for 30-45 seconds.
Remove all parts of the Double Cheeseburger from the air fryer and rebuild and replace the toppings.
TIP: As with the oven method, I do not personally reheat the bread in the air fryer as it can get a bit dry. In my opinion, there is enough heat from the freshly reheated patties. So if you prefer a softer bun, scrape the sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice straight on the bun lid, reheat the patties, slide it back in, and eat immediately.
Instructions for reheating a Double Cheeseburger in the air fryer
- Remove sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice from the top patty and save it for later
- Separate the patties from the buns
- Sprinkle the patties and both parts of the bun with water
- Add the patties to the air fryer at 180°C
- After 4 mins, add the bun to the air fryer
- After a further 30-45 seconds, remove all parts
- Rebuild the Double Cheeseburger and replace the toppings
Can you reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger in a frying pan?
The frying pan is a very reliable method for reheating a Double Cheeseburger. Below are my tips for achieving the best results in the fastest time, based on my experience reheating all kinds of burgers over the years.
First, you need to disassemble your Double Cheeseburger making sure you remove all of the sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice from the top patty and save them on a plate for later.
Next, add the patties to a medium/high preheated and lightly oiled frying pan and fry (cheese side up!).
After 4 mins, if you want to soften and warm the buns, add the buns to the pan with a couple of tablespoons of water, then cover the pan with a lid (or splatter screen, plate – whatever you have!). Let the buns steam for around a minute.
Rebuild your Double Cheeseburger and enjoy!
Instructions for reheating a Double Cheeseburger in a frying pan
- Remove sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slice from the top patty and save it for later
- Separate the patties from the buns
- Preheat the frying pan over a medium-high heat
- Lightly oil the pan and add the patties
- After 4 mins, add the bun and two tablespoons of water
- After a further 60 seconds, remove all parts
- Rebuild the Double Cheeseburger and replace the toppings.
Hopefully you found these methods very easy to follow and your McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger has been reheated to perfection.
FAQ
Is it safe to reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger?
It is safe to reheat a Double Cheeseburger if you don’t leave it out for over two hours, as heat-resistant harmful bacteria can start to grow. To ensure you destroy all bacteria, you must reheat the meat to an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F). Eating a Double Cheeseburger that’s been properly reheated is safer than eating it cold.
How long can a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger sit out?
A Double Cheeseburger can sit out for up to two hours from the point it reaches room temperature. After that, it must be transferred to the fridge/freezer or thrown away as harmful bacteria will start to grow on it.
Can you eat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger the next day?
You can eat a Double Cheeseburger the next day if you store it in the fridge within two hours of it reaching room temperature. Otherwise, heat-resistant bacteria may have grown on it.
Can you reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger the next day?
You can reheat a Double Cheeseburger the next day if you store it in the fridge within two hours of it reaching room temperature. Otherwise, heat-resistant bacteria may have grown on it. You must reheat the burger to an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) to destroy all the bacteria.
Can you reheat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger after 2 days?
You can reheat a Double Cheeseburger after two days if you store it in the fridge within two hours of it reaching room temperature. Otherwise, heat-resistant bacteria may have grown on it. You must reheat the burger to an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) to destroy all the bacteria.
How to store a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger in the fridge?
To store your Double Cheeseburger in the fridge, remove sauces, onions, pickles and cheese slices from the burger and place the sandwich inside an airtight container.
Can you eat a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger cold?
Eating a Double Cheeseburger cold is OK as long as it hasn’t been out for over two hours. After two hours of going cold, the burger should be stored in the fridge to prevent harmful bacteria from growing on it. Personally, I don’t know why you’d want to eat your Double Cheeseburger cold when reheating it is so simple!
How long does McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger last in the fridge?
Your Double Cheeseburger will last 2-3 days in the fridge if you put it in the refrigerator in an airtight container within 2 hours of it reaching room temperature.
Can you freeze a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger?
You can freeze a Double Cheeseburger. Within 2 hours of it reaching room temperature, remove the onions and pickles, then put the burger back together. Wrap the burger in plenty of kitchen roll and put it inside a freezer-safe bag or box. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How long does a McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger last in the freezer?
A frozen Double Cheeseburger will be safe to consume for up to 3 months from the date of freezing.
