The new McDonald's item that's become an instant fan favourite

McDonald’s is bursting with new and exciting menu options this February, with the coveted Friends Meal being the ultimate collector's crown jewel.

Earlier this month, UK dwellers were finally gifted the opportunity to celebrate more than 30 years of Friends when the McDonald’s x Warner Bros. collaboration landed.

The meal, which starts at £9.05, consists of a main entrée - a Big Mac, a McPlant, or a McChicken Nuggets packet - a carbonated drink, and a side.

Inside your bag, you will also find one of six limited edition figures, modelled after Friends’ central characters - Joey Tribbiani, Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Ross Geller, Chandler Bing, and Phoebe Buffay.

There are also exclusive mugs to pick up from the fast-food titan, as well as rebranded packaging featuring subtle nods to the iconic comedy series.

What’s more, McDonald’s added a cheesy morsel to the menu on 3 February, which comes with a pot of Monica’s Marinara Sauce.

The item, which has been described as ‘unreal’ by fans, is the Pizza Mozzarella Dippers.

The Pizza Mozzarella Dippers are a big hit with fans (McDonald's)

Available for a limited time only, the moreish item adds a herby twist to the classic McDonald’s mozzarella dippers.

They come in packs of three or nine, priced at £2.99 or £7.49, respectively.

“Got to admit this is one of the best sides they’ve brought out in a long time,” gushed one Redditor.

Someone else said: “They are delicious.”

“Wolfed down 2 share boxes of them last night as my only food for the day no sauce, was great,” replied a third.

The item has been released alongside the Friends Meal (McDonald's)

Another fan took to TikTok and wrote: "Omg they're my fav, I need.”

However, some people have complained that their dippers haven't been cooked all the way through - so it may be worth checking on your product before leaving the building.

The new Pizza Mozzarella Dippers have been added to the McDonald’s February menu. They are joined alongside the returning Philly Cheese Stack and a Tikka Chicken Wrap, which will be available as Wrap of the Day on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Sweet treat options have also levelled up at the restaurant, with various McFlurry options and a Brownie Pie being added to the mix.

The Pizza Mozzarella Dippers are joined on the menu by the new Brownie Pie (McDonald's)

The new items come as McDonald’s confirmed it was ‘axing’ some of its vegetarian-friendly favourites, including Veggie Dippers, the Spicy Veggie Wrap, the Vegetable Deluxe sandwich, and the veggie Happy Meal.

In a statement to FOODbible, the chain confirmed: “We’re always listening to our customers to help inform and evolve our menu.

“While McPlant remains a firm fan favourite and will continue to be the go-to choice for our vegetarian and vegan customers, we recognise these changes may be disappointing for some.

“We are actively learning from other markets to understand which vegetarian and vegan options are proving most popular and exploring exciting new offerings.”