Instant Alert: These before-and-after photos show how much McDonald's burger options have changed

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   These before-and-after photos show how much McDonald's burger options have changed by Hollis Johnson on May 26, 2016, 12:04 PM Advertisement Excluding the McNugget, there's nothing more quintessentially McDonald's than the Quarter Pounder with cheese. But as customers' tastes change, McDonald's has rolled out the "Create Your Taste" burger experience which may push the classic burger menu out of the limelight. The "Create Your Taste" system allows for the complete customization burgers with surprisingly high quality ingredients and toppings.  We decided to compare the two burgers to see how McDonald's is looking to change perceptions — and its burgers in general.     SEE ALSO: We tried McDonald's answer to the fast-casual burger boom — and it could be the future of the chain The Quarter Pounder with cheese comes in a box now, meaning the disappointment of a smushed burger is rare. It's a simple sandwich: a quarter pound beef patty, two slices of American cheese, white onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard, all in a classic sesame seed bun. There's not much real estate — three anemic pickles and a half-hearted smattering of onion cover most of the patty. The cheese, however, is gorgeously placed and melted. But it's just processed cheese, so don't get any illusions of gourmet grandeur. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011