Macaroni and cheese is often thought of as a comforting meal to dig into for lunch or dinner, but Funnybones Foodservice is now making it easy to eat as a deep-fried snack.
The 'Rio Pacific Macaroni Cheese Bites' are like a hybrid of classic American mac 'n' cheese and favorite deep-fried foods. By transforming this cheesy dish into a finger food, it's becoming easier for the brand to introduce this deep-fried snack to bars and restaurants. The bite-sized dish is a versatile one that's being introduced to eateries as a starter, snack and item that can be shared with multiple diners at a table.
As if the deep-fried macaroni snack wasn't enticing enough, it's served with Funnybones' Rio Pacific Deluxe BBQ or Cajun and Tomato sauce. To prepare, restaurants and bars need only deep-fry or oven-bake the snack from frozen, until golden brown.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Deep-fried Snacks
- Innovative companies can explore other mealtime staples, like deep-fried versions of pizza, sandwiches, or sushi.
- Transforming Comfort Foods
- There is an opportunity to turn other similar comfort foods into bite-sized snacks, such as deep-fried lasagna bites or fried mac and cheese nuggets.
- Creating Unique Sauces
- Businesses may want to explore creating new and unique sauces to complement the flavors of existing popular dishes.
Where This Applies
- Casual Dining Services
- Restaurants and bars can easily incorporate these deep-fried snacks as starters on their menus.
- Frozen Food Manufacturing
- Companies with frozen food manufacturing capabilities can create and distribute products like deep-fried macaroni bites for retail and foodservice.
- Condiment Manufacturing
- Companies can explore creating and selling unique sauces to complement popular menu items in the casual dining industry.
