# Bacon Pretzel Sandwiches This 'Noble Pig' Grilled Cheese Has Your Daily Dose of Grease By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-04-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-pig-grilled-cheese References: [noblepig](http://noblepig.com/2013/01/bacon-pretzel-grilled-cheese/) All hail this 'Noble Pig' Grilled Cheese sandwich. If you are planning on starting a diet or a health-conscious regime, this recipe is one to steer clear of. If you do decide to splurge on this, the flavors may make your arteries scream, but your taste buds rejoice. Pretzels, bacon, Havarti cheese and butter make this snack sensational and jam-packed with sodium. Normally, [grilled cheese sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-restaurant) are served on white or whole wheat bread, but this Noble Pig grilled cheese prefers to use the [pretzel as a bun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ham-and-swiss-pretzel-sliders). Those prepackaged frozen pretzels never looked so good and sandwiches have never used so many mouthwatering ingredients. The next time you crave a grilled fromage sandwich take a walk on the wild side and use a pretzel base filled with bacon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Gourmet Grilled Cheese:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique combinations and ingredients for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches to cater to food enthusiasts. - **Creative Bread Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative bread alternatives such as pretzels to add a twist to traditional sandwiches. - **Indulgent Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce indulgent snacks that cater to consumers looking for satisfying and flavorful experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new flavors and ingredients to create unique food products and experiences. - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional bread options to offer customers diverse choices for sandwiches and snacks. - **Cheese:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and high-quality cheese products to enhance the flavors and appeal of various dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md) - [Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese.md) - [Flavorful Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Bloody Mary Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-mary-grilled-cheese.md) - [At-Home Bacon Cheese Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bacon-cheese-slider.md) - [Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-grilled-cheese.md) - [Pretzel Bun Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bacon-bbq-chicken-sandwich.md)