McDonald's unveils brand new saver menu featuring return of fan-favourite item as they claim 'this could be special'

McDonald's has introduced a brand-new burger to its saver menu - which fans are already saying 'could be special' - as well as bringing back an old-favourite.

The American fast food chain released the Chilli Double Cheeseburger as part of its saver menu in most locations across the UK and Ireland today.

The brand-new sandwich, which is already a fan-favourite in South Africa , boasts a double burger patty with 100 per cent pure beef, featuring a tangy nacho cheese sauce and melted American cheese.

Adding a touch of spice to the succulent burger are a handful of tasty jalapeño slices with a generous dousing of spicy hot sauce - all sandwiched between two freshly toasted buns.

The Double Big Mac Cheeseburger is also making a return to all 1,400 UK stores -although it won't be part of the saver menu. It features four beef patties with double the sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.

Despite only being released today, fast food fans have taken to social media to praise the new menu addition.

Posting a picture of a man chowing down on the spicy burger, one user said: 'If McDonald's wants an image of how delicious their new Chilli Double Cheeseburger is, then here you go!'

Another added: 'Looks lovely! I'll order quadruple and Coca-Cola!'

A third said: 'I have to be honest...I don't like McDonald's but this could be special.'

As of today the spiced cheese delicacy is brand new to the UK but McDonald's munchers from South Africa will recognise the much-loved burger.

One South African customer, who has already tried the burger, excitedly wrote on X: 'McDonald's Chilli cheese double is hands down the best burger to ever exist.'

But other foodies were not as convinced.

One social media user said: 'Be better doing your own at home. McDonald's is rubbish!'

Another penned: 'Bet it's still bland though!'

The Chilli Double Cheeseburger joins the McDonald's saver menu which recently saw a shake-up with nearly a dozen new items added including milkshakes and soft drinks.

Prices of the new saver menu start from just £1.19 and the new chilli burger retails at £2.49, which McDonald's promises will 'tantalise taste buds without breaking the bank'.

Meanwhile, the classic Double Big Mac has returned to stores and costs £5.39 to enjoy on its own but can also be eaten as part of a meal alongside fries and a drink for £7.19.

Sadly it is not part of the saver's menu.

The original Big Mac features two patties, alongside the buns, sauce and dressings - compared to the Double Big Mac which features four beef patties.

Reacting to the announcement that the Double Big Mac had returned, one X user wrote: 'Music to my ears!'

While another demanded: 'Sort the cheese ratio!'

If you want to get your hands on the mega-burger, you need to get down to the Golden Arches as soon as possible because it is only available until November 19.

Last month, the fast food giant announced a huge menu overhaul including the reintroduction of a former favourite sandwich - the McRib.

Following years of pleas from fans across the nation, the McRib - a pork patty topped with tangy barbecue sauce, pickles, and onions in a soft bun - has made a long-awaited return.

The McRib was first introduced to UK McDonald's menus in 1981, but was axed just four years later.

The burger, which features a boneless pork patty dipped in barbeque sauce and topped with onions and pickles, has made sporadic returns for a limited time since.

McDonald's munchers saw more than just the return of the McRib with a total of four new items being added their delicious menu.

One of the four new items includes Mini Hash Brown Bites - smaller versions of the fried breakfast staple - available in a portion of five or as part of a 15-piece Sharebox.

Joining the new tiny treats are Cheese and Caramelised Onion Bites, served with Barbecue Dip.

The chain also recently introduced a £5 meal deal to help hungry fans working on a tight budget - and customers can even choose to customise the deal themselves.

They can choose a cheeseburger or a mayo chicken, plus a medium drink, fries and four chicken nuggets.

A cheeseburger alone costs £1.39, the same as a mayo chicken. A medium soft drink is £1.59, medium fries are £1.69 and four chicken McNuggets costs £2.79 (based on a pro-rata of the price for six Chicken McNuggets).

Buying these items individually would cost around £7.46, meaning diners save £2.46 with the offer.

The meal deal is now available in most branches, with customers able to order it from 11am - after breakfast is finished.

But foodies will not be able to order it from the comfort of their own home, as it is only available to purchase in store.