McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish has long been a favorite among customers, but it’s surprising that it only comes with half a piece of cheese. Well, people, it appears that we have a solution at last.
Like many others, I have previously stated that my first employment was at McDonald’s. I still clearly recall my first time making a Filet-O-Fish while working in the grill area, assembling sandwiches. Before I closed the box, I was told to top a fried fish patty with half a piece of American cheese, steam the bread, and drizzle some tartar sauce over it. At first, I was confused by the fact that we appeared to be cutting back on the cheese, and I honestly believed my trainer was playing tricks on me. I never received an explanation for the procedure, and he was being serious. Until now, that is.
History of the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich
The company claims that Lou Groen, a Cincinnati, Ohio franchisee, invented the renowned fish sandwich in 1962. Groen saw a drop in sales on Fridays at his business, which was situated in an area that was primarily Roman Catholic. Groen persuaded McDonald’s to try a breaded whitefish sandwich in order to appease consumers who don’t eat meat on Fridays. It was the only non-hamburger option available at the time and the first addition to McDonald’s original menu. The price of the new item was only $0.29.
According to a Cincinnati Enquirer interview, there were other beefless options taken into consideration for a Friday mainstay besides the sandwich. Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald’s, came up with the concept of the “Hula Burger,” which consisted of a pineapple slice served on a cold bun. The two sandwiches competed one Friday to determine which would be permanently added to the menu. It had to be changed, but the Filet-O-Fish prevailed. Halibut, which was pricey at the time, was used to make it initially. Groen so decided to serve Atlantic cod with a little cheese added.
Why Does McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Only Have Half a Slice of Cheese?
The McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish has seen only minor modifications over the previous few decades, with the most recent one taking place in 2013. As part of its dedication to sustainable fishing, the company chose to substitute Alaskan pollock for the Atlantic cod fillets that year. But the half-slice of cheese didn’t change.
Despite the common belief that skipping a whole slice is a sign of frugal living, News Nation reports otherwise. According to the business, it has just the right amount of cheese, which balances the tartar sauce and the Filet-O-Fish coating’s crispness. They continued by saying that the flavor of the fish would be overpowered by anything larger than a half slice. Do you concur?
