This year, Noodles & Company is celebrating National Mac and Cheese Day with the debut of a cheesy new Ham & Gruyere Mac dish.
Noodles & Company's new Ham & Gruyere Mac offering will make its debut on July 14, 2020. Unlike your average bowl of mac n' cheese, this new offering features a lot more than just cheese and noodles. The new Ham & Gruyere Mac is made with creamy, shredded Gruyere cheese, paired with savory Black Forest Ham, fresh green onions, and crunchy toasted breadcrumbs. The new dish will be available as part of the chain's 'Week Of Mac' deals, which rewards members of the Noodles & Company loyalty program with a free small bowl of a gourmet mac & cheese on their next visit.
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- Gourmet Macaroni Meals
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Where This Applies
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