# Veggie-Rich Pasta Bowls Applebee’s Just Dropped a New Broccoli Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese Bowl By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-04-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-cheddar-mac-n-cheese-bowl References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/03/29/applebees-introduces-new-broccoli-cheddar-mac-n-cheese-bowl-as-part-of-returning-irresist-a-bowls-lineup/)  [Applebee’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-cheese-bites) is making its menu irresistible with the debut of its new Broccoli Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese Bowl. The new Applebee’s is part of Applebee's returning Irresist-A-Bowls menu. This star dish consists of penne pasta tossed in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, and then mixed with broccoli, shredded carrots, applewood-smoked bacon, and a medley of melted Cheddar cheeses. The result is a rich and indulgent pasta that also packs a veggie punch. Other items in the returning Irresist-A-Bowls lineup include the Grilled Chicken & Spinach Alfredo Bowl, the Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl, and the Homestyle Chicken Bowl, among others. And while availability may vary based on locations, the Irresist-A-Bowls menu will be available from Applebee's locations nationwide for a limited time this spring. Image Credit: Applebee’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Veggie-rich Pasta:** Restaurants can create more menus with pasta dishes that include vegetables to cater to health-conscious customers. - **Irresist-a-bowls:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of offering menu items that combine multiple ingredients into a convenient one-bowl meal for easy takeout and delivery. - **Limited Time Menus:** Restaurants can boost sales and customer engagement by offering seasonal or limited-time menus to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Casual Dining:** Casual dining restaurant chains can create irresistible bowl menus to attract more diners and increase sales. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can partner with restaurants offering irresistible bowl menus to expand their menu options and cater to customers looking for convenient, one-bowl meals. - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can tap into the trend for veggie-rich pasta bowls by offering convenient, healthy, and easy-to-prepare pasta meal kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Baked Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-nodough-bowls.md) - [Indulgent Wintertime Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macncheese-bowls.md) - [Sharable Fried Cheese Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-cheese-bites.md) - [Cheesy Snack-Covered Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-cheetos.md) - [Tex Mex Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mac-queso.md) - [Hot Honey Chicken Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-chicken-and-bacon-skillet.md) - [Ranch-Covered Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-chicken-bacon-ranch-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-mac-cheese.md) - [New Orleans-Honoring Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-big-easy-menu.md)