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# Marshmallow-Topped Side Dishes
White Castle's Loaded Sweet Potato Fries Feature Sweet Toppings

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-sweet-potato-fries
References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/11/01/white-castle-offers-new-loaded-sweet-potato-fries-loaded-fried-green-beans/) & [whitecastle](https://www.whitecastle.com/promotions/seasonal-sides)

While Halloween may be over, White Castle is keeping the sweet treats coming with its new Loaded Sweet Potato Fries. Although not technically a dessert, this indulgent side dish is perfect for those with an insatiable sweet tooth.

The new Loaded Sweet Potato Fries are a limited-edition side dish available at participating White Castle locations this holiday season. The dish itself consists of sweet potato fries topped with a fluffy [marshmallow crème](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-marshmallow-lemonade), pieces of cinnamon praline pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup. For those who find the sugary sweet side dish a little too decadent, the chain is also offering savory [Loaded Fried Green Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-sides), which consists of fried green beans topped with gravy and crispy onions.

The unusual new side dishes from White Castle demonstrate how fast food chains can go beyond flavors such as gingerbread and peppermint to create innovative new holiday dishes.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Loaded Sweet Potato Fries:** Creating sweet toppings for savory side dishes presents an opportunity for unique flavor combinations.
- **Marshmallow Crème:** Exploring alternative uses for marshmallow crème can lead to unexpected and indulgent menu offerings.
- **Savory Desserts:** Incorporating sweet elements into typically savory dishes opens up new possibilities for flavor experimentation.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can experiment with innovative side dishes to attract customers with unique and indulgent flavors.
- **Food Service:** The food service industry can explore creative ways to incorporate unconventional toppings and flavors into their offerings.
- **Holiday Menus:** Holiday menus can feature unexpected flavor combinations to surprise and delight customers during the festive season.

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