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Snackified Main Course

Snacks are remixed with hearty, indulgent ingredients to fulfill cravings

Implications - Eliminating the need for standalone main course meals, consumers are experimenting with flavors and ingredients to create more filling snack food options. Brands are not only re-inventing snack foods to add more novelty to the eating experience, but they’re also making traditionally time-consuming meals more efficient, freeing up time for the consumer.

SCORE 4.7

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6 Examples, 51 Related: 33,103 Total Clicks

Date Range: Dec 15 - Jan 17

Trending: This Year and Mild

Consumer Insight Topics: Lifestyle Food

Featured Examples

Frozen Grilled Cheese Turnovers - Velveeta's Stuffed Grilled Cheese Snacks are Microwave-Friendly

SCORE 5.1

This Year and Warm 551 Clicks Pub: Jan 17, 17

Frozen Grilled Cheese Turnovers

Velveeta's Stuffed Grilled Cheese Snacks are Microwave-Friendly

In an effort to reinvigorate the microwaveable snack category, Velveeta has created frozen grilled cheese products that put a unique twist on a classic American comfort food. With a growing number... [More]

Iconic Cheeseburger Pierogies - This Unconventional Pierogi Recipe is Inspired by McDonald's Bic Mac

SCORE 4.8

Average 390 Clicks Pub: Apr 30, 16

Iconic Cheeseburger Pierogies

This Unconventional Pierogi Recipe is Inspired by McDonald's Bic Mac

This pierogi recipe is far from traditional, as it clearly takes inspiration from the classic McDonald’s Bic Mac burger. Created by Perry Santanachote at the Thrillist, the Bic Mac Pierogies... [More]

Spicy Cheese Donuts - Cabana Brazilian Barbecue Restaurants Serve a Spicy Malagueta Chicken Donut

SCORE 4.9

Average 242 Clicks Pub: Apr 28, 16

Spicy Cheese Donuts

Cabana Brazilian Barbecue Restaurants Serve a Spicy Malagueta Chicken Donut

This London restaurant is offering a spicy chicken donut. Brazilian barbecue joint Cabana, which has locations across England, offers Spicy Malagueta Chicken Donuts, which are a gluten-friendly... [More]

Steak-Topped Nacho Dishes - The New 'BOSS Nachos' Feature Generous Portions of Marinated Steak

SCORE 3.6

Mild 350 Clicks Pub: Dec 2, 15

Steak-Topped Nacho Dishes

The New 'BOSS Nachos' Feature Generous Portions of Marinated Steak

Taco Bell is continuing its effort to bring marinated steak to the masses with its brand new nacho dish. While most people think that steak is reserved for fancy restaurants and gourmet bistros,... [More]

Sandwich-Inspired Skillet Fries - The Loaded Philly Cheesesteak French Fries Have Lots of Toppings

SCORE 2.4

Untested 175 Clicks Pub: Jan 28, 16

Sandwich-Inspired Skillet Fries

The Loaded Philly Cheesesteak French Fries Have Lots of Toppings

These skillet fries give potatoes the Philly Cheesesteak treatment. This recipe from The Two Bite Club gives poutines a run for their money, as they are considerably less runny without the gravy.... [More]

Reuben-Style French Fries - These Homemade Irish Nachos are Topped With Deli-Themed Ingredients

SCORE 2.1

Untested 94 Clicks Pub: Jan 28, 16

Reuben-Style French Fries

These Homemade Irish Nachos are Topped With Deli-Themed Ingredients

This recipe for Reuben-style Irish nachos uses waffle french fries as a base and sandwich-inspired ingredients as toppings. While some are content to eat their french fries with simple ketchup,... [More]