# Deep Fried Macaroni Bites Jack in the Box's New Mac & Cheese Bites are Extra Cheesy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-04-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-bites1 References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/04/09/jack-in-the-box-launches-new-mac-cheese-bites-nationwide/) Jack in the Box is well known for dishes that will satisfy the munchies and its new Mac & Cheese Bites are no exception. Jack in the Box recently expanded its side dish menu with the debut of new Mac & Cheese Bites. Just as the name suggests, this new dish consists of creamy mac and cheese coated in a rich batter and deep-fried until crispy. Each portion of mac and cheese is deliciously packaged in bite-sized pieces, which makes them perfect for snacking. The new side dish is available in a Mini option that includes six Mac & Cheese Bites and a buttermilk ranch dip cup, or a Mega Munchies size with 12 Mac & Cheese Bites and two buttermilk ranch dip cups. Image Credit: Jack in the Box ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Convenient Snack Foods:** New mac and cheese bites at Jack in the Box show opportunity for fast food chains to capitalize on easy-to-eat snacking options. - **Deep-fried Comfort Foods:** The popularity of deep-fried mac and cheese at Jack in the Box suggests a trend towards nostalgic, indulgent menu items in the fast food industry. - **Cheese Innovation:** The extra cheesy Mac & Cheese Bites at Jack in the Box indicate potential for new and inventive ways to use cheese in fast food menu items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** The release of new Mac & Cheese Bites at Jack in the Box showcases the endless potential for innovation and experimentation in the fast food industry. - **Convenience Foods:** The bite-sized, portable nature of Jack in the Box's new Mac & Cheese Bites highlights the growing trend towards easily accessible and convenient snack foods. - **Dairy Industry:** New cheese-centric fast food menu items such as Jack in the Box's Mac & Cheese Bites present an opportunity for dairy companies to partner with fast food chains and innovate together. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy QSR Macaroni Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-mac-n-cheese-bites.md) - [Multi-Snack Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-munchie-box.md) - [Hybrid Nacho Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-tiny-tacos.md) - [Loaded Triple Cheese Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauced-loaded-spicy-triple-cheese-bacon-fries.md) - [Snack-Packed QSR Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-munchies-box.md) - [Seasonal Snacking Pumpkin Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-croissant-bites.md) - [Breakfast Hashbrown Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-skillet-bites.md) - [Sharable Taco Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-taco-big-box.md) - [Crunchy Macaroni Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-and-cheese-with-crumblies.md)