But in that half-slice of cheese lies the humble mystique of the Filet-O-Fish. Every other sandwich on the McDonald's menu, if it includes cheese, has at least one whole piece. Why, then ...

McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches only come with half a slice of cheese; McDonald’s does not hide that fact. McDonald’s explains that the sandwich was created that way in 1961, and the ...

And then there’s the cheese. While every other McDonald’s sandwich comes with a full slice of cheese, the Filet-O-Fish comes with only a half slice of cheese. Weird, right? Well, if you’re w ...

Served on a soft, steamed bun, the sandwich features a crispy fish filet patty topped with creamy tartar sauce and a half slice of American cheese. Did you say half a slice? If you’ve never ...

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