# Heart-Stopping Hamburgers The Mac N' Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt is Daringly Delicious By Zoe Poulias | Published 2011-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-big-daddy-patty References: [fitperez](http://fitperez.com/tag/Mac_N-039_Cheese_Big_Daddy_Paddy_Melt/) & [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/gallery/dennys-new-menu-lets-get-cheesy/?pid=377) Releasing a new “Let’s Get Cheesy” menu, Denny’s has taken mac n’ cheese to new heights with their latest [Mac N](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-pizzas)’ Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt, a 1690-calorie cheese lover's dream. With over 100 grams of fat per meal, this cheesy monstrosity, like all good things, should be enjoyed in moderation if you wish to maintain a healthy waistline. Stacked high with a generous helping of mac n’ cheese, the calorie count continues to climb as it is then topped with melted cheddar cheese and a touch of creamy frisco sauce that adds a snappy bite to this tasty treat. As if there isn’t already enough velvety richness in this meal, the Big Daddy Patty Melt is then topped with potato bread, acting as a starchy compliment to this dairy delight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indulgent Menus:** The creation of calorie-heavy, indulgent menu items like the Mac N' Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt provides opportunities for restaurants to attract customers with daringly delicious options. - **Cheese Innovations:** The incorporation of mac n' cheese in innovative ways, such as using it as a topping for burgers like the Big Daddy Patty Melt, presents opportunities for food companies to capitalize on consumers' love for cheese. - **Health-conscious Alternatives:** The rise of calorie-conscious consumers creates a demand for healthier alternatives or portion control options to indulge in cheesy dishes while still maintaining a balanced diet. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** The incorporation of indulgent, cheese-filled menu items like the Mac N' Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt provides opportunities for restaurants to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food companies can explore innovative ways to incorporate cheese, like mac n' cheese, into their products to meet the demand for indulgent and cheesy options. - **Healthy Food Industry:** The rise of health-conscious consumers creates opportunities for the development of healthier alternatives or portion control options for cheesy dishes like the Mac N' Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Macaroni-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-cheese-burger.md) - [Overly Cheesy Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-burger.md) - [Macaroni and Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorchin-hot-mac-cheese.md) - [Layered Ultra-Cheesy Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-dude-sandwich.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Breaded Macaroni Patty Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-lover-sandwiches.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Crispy Cheese-Encircled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-skirt-burger.md) - [Value-Focused Triple-Patty Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-triple-cheeseburger.md)