# Corned Beef-Stuffed Potatoes McAlister's Deli's Celebrates Paddy's Day with the Corned Beef Spud By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corned-beef-spud References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2024/03/corned-beef-spud-is-back-at-mcalisters.html) & [mcalistersdeli](https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/menu/what-s-new/corned-beef-spud)  McAlister's Deli is celebrating St. Patrick's Day by putting a tasty twist on a classic dish with its Corned Beef Spud. For those unfamiliar, corned beef is a classic sandwich that usually consists of salt beef paired with mustard and a pickle. [McAlister's Deli's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcalisters-deli-limited-time-offerings) is giving this classic deli staple an Irish twist by putting serving these ingredients in a [warm baked potato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-spudway). The new Corned Beef Spud consists of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, all stuffed inside a large baked potato. The Corned Beef Spud is a limited-time offering that can be found now through March 17, 2024. McAlister’s Rewards Members also get to enjoy 2x the points when they purchase the Corned Beef Spud or [Reuben Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokestack-pork-mac-sandwich) from March 6th to March 20th. Image Credit: McAlister's Deli's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 22% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Irish-inspired Potato Dishes:** Exploring new ways to incorporate traditional Irish flavors into different culinary creations. - **Limited-time Menu Items:** Creating exclusive and time-sensitive offerings to generate buzz and drive customer engagement. - **Enhanced Loyalty Programs:** Leveraging special promotions to incentivize increased customer participation and purchases. ### Where This Applies - **Food Service:** Opportunities for restaurants to experiment with unique flavor combinations to attract and retain customers. - **Hospitality:** Utilizing seasonal and themed menu items to enhance guest experiences and drive repeat visits. - **Retail Technology:** Implementing personalized promotions and rewards programs to increase customer loyalty and spending. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Loaded Paddy's Day Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-blarney-pub-fries.md) - [Smashed Beef Patty Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-pattys-melt.md) - [Hearty Steak Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-gorgonzola-salad.md) - [Festive Corned Beef Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rueben-taco.md) - [Festives Corned Beef Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corned-beef-and-cabbage-sausage.md) - [Ingredient-Packed Jacket Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-big-breakwich-spud.md) - [Springtime Stout-Flavored Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-irish-stout-burger.md) - [St. Patrick's Burger Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-paddys-day-patty.md) - [Fluffy QSR Baked Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-spudway.md)