McDonald's is bringing back one of its most popular limited edition burgers - the Big Tasty.

The mammoth burger is made with a beef patty, Emmental cheese slices, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, optional Beechwood smoked bacon and the signature Big Tasty sauce.

It will be served in stores nationwide from Wednesday, June 28 until Tuesday, October 3.

McDonald's announced the news on its Facebook page, writing: “Join the biggest, tastiest event of the year….

“They’re big, they’re tasty, and they’re back at McDonald’s. The Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon return from June 28 until October 3.

“Put it in your diary, tell your friends and get ready to take a big bite into 100% beef, cheese slices made with delicious Emmental, slices of tomato, lettuce, onion, optional Beechwood smoked bacon and of course our signature Big Tasty sauce.”

The burger is bought back for a limited time only each year, but fans have been calling for it to be a permanent fixture for some years.

And it's so popular amongst customers that it even has its own Facebook page, with more than 2,000 followers.

However the fast food chain has said the item is a “promotional item” and would only return for limited periods of time.