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McDonald’s Fans Split Over Hash Brown McFlurry Hack: Salty-Sweet Perfection or a Miss?

McDonald’s fans debate the hash brown McFlurry hack, with opinions ranging from love to disgust. Credit: EconoTimes

McDonald's fans are buzzing over a new off-menu hack combining a McFlurry with two hash browns. This salty-sweet creation, popular in Australia and Singapore, has sparked mixed reactions, with some calling it "perfect" and others labeling it "nasty." The debate continues online.

McDonald’s Hash Brown McFlurry Hack Divides Fans: Salty-Sweet Genius or Total Fail?

Faithful Wendy’s enthusiasts have long embraced the salty-sweet delight of dipping a french fry into a Frosty, a combination that has become iconic. Some McDonald's fans, however, have attempted to replicate this flavor experience with an off-menu hack, though the results have garnered more mixed reviews.

The hack involves placing a dollop of McFlurry between two hash browns from McDonald's breakfast menu, merging vanilla ice cream, M&Ms or Oreo cookie crumbles, and crispy potatoes. Food blogger Snackolator recently shared a photo of this creation on Instagram, noting that the trend began in Australia and has gained such popularity in places like Singapore that McDonald's even promoted the mashup, giving away 50 free Hash Brown McFlurry sandwiches at each restaurant.

Mixed Reactions to McDonald's Hash Brown McFlurry Hack, With Fans Divided on the Salty-Sweet Combo

Reactions to this salty-sweet experiment were divided. Some fans praised the pairing as "the perfect combination of salty and sweet," while others were less enthusiastic, with one commenter simply stating, "Nah, gang, I'm good." Another noted the unusual nature of the dish, calling it "nasty," while others suggested a DIY approach, with one user stating they "might have to go to the store and get hash browns and some ice cream" to try it at home.

A user questioned the trend, commenting, "It has to be April 1st, right?" Meanwhile, some fans pointed out a common problem, joking that even if it did taste good, they'd be unable to try it because "the ice cream machine never works."

Last month, Wendy’s capitalized on this very, trolling McDonald's by partnering with McBroken.com—a website that tracks McDonald's ice cream machine breakdowns—and sharing a video of a Frosty Fix truck pulling up to a McDonald's location. The marketing move, aimed at promoting Wendy’s new $1 Frosty deal, drew immediate attention from fans. Comments like "Wendy could be a Real Housewife" and calling Wendy’s "the ice cream gangster" filled social media, with one fan noting, "Wendy's bringin' tha HEAT."

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