# Pasta-Topped Pulled Pork Sandwiches The Blimpie Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Sub is Sweet and Savory By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-pulled-pork-sub References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2024/07/blimpie-new-mac-and-cheese-pulled-pork-sub.html) & [blimpie](https://www.blimpie.com)  The [Blimpie Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Sub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-southern-and-spicy-sandwiches) is making its way to participating locations as a new savory, sweet and meaty sandwich option perfect for enjoyment during the summer months. The sandwich starts off with a sub roll topped with ample pulled pork topped with Sweet [Baby Ray's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-bacon-bbq-steakburger) BBQ sauce along with [macaroni and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-mac-and-cheese), caramelized onions, pickles, bacon and addition BBQ sauce. The sandwich features a barbecue cuisine-inspired theme that incorporates all the various items one might find at a backyard cookout. The Blimpie Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Sub is arriving now in regular and large size options, which will both be offered through September 30, 2024 for patrons to order. The sandwich is priced starting at $9.99. Image Credit: Blimpie ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 26% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Comfort Foods:** Combining classic comfort dishes like macaroni and cheese with pulled pork to create a single, indulgent offering. - **Limited-time Menu Innovations:** Offering unique, seasonal items to stimulate customer interest and drive traffic during specific times of the year. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Elevating traditional fast food items by incorporating high-quality ingredients and complex recipes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Dining:** Blending convenience and gourmet elements to meet consumer demands for both speed and quality. - **Barbecue Cuisine:** Integrating barbecue flavors into various menu offerings to attract a diverse customer base. - **Food Innovation:** Creating unique and trendsetting menu items that merge different culinary traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meaty Macaroni-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokestack-pork-mac-sandwich.md) - [Savory Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-bbq-pulled-pork.md) - [Southern Cuisine Submarine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-southern-and-spicy-sandwiches.md) - [Marinara Meatball Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-meatball-sub.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Submarine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-pizza-subs.md) - [Extra-Meaty Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-roast-beef-sub.md) - [Extra-Hearty Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-deli-primo.md) - [Premium Sub Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-subs-menu.md) - [Limited-Edition Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erbert-gerberts-porkwich.md)