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That's right. For one hour, bacon lovers will be able to get thick-cut, Applewood smoked bacon for no additional charge with anything on the menu. What's better than free bacon? Bacon with an order of hotcakes? You got it. Bacon with a Hot Fudge Sundae? Have at it. Bacon with a Fillet-O-Fish? Go for it.
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There's a limit of one free side of bacon, which is two half pieces of bacon, per person with any order.
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On Jan. 30, Cheesy Bacon Fries, the Big Mac Bacon burger and the Quarter Pounder Bacon burger join the McDonald's lineup for a limited time.
Limited-time bacon items
Prices for the trio of bacon items are determined at the individual restaurant level and may vary.
Cheesy Bacon Fries: Fries topped with cheddar cheese sauce and smoked bacon bits; average prices range from $3.15 to $3.45.
Big Mac Bacon: Three pieces of Applewood smoked bacon with two beef patties, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun; average prices range from $5.19 to $5.39.
Quarter Pounder Bacon: Three pieces of Applewood smoked bacon atop a burger, which at most restaurants in the contiguous U.S. is made with fresh beef; average prices range from $5.29 to $5.49.