# Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals KFC and Kraft Dinner Create the Original Recipe Flavor Mac ’n Cheese By Amy Duong | Published 2024-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-flavor References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/4752-kfc-kraft-dinner-whip-up-comforting-fusion-mac-cheese-and-more/)  KFC Canada works in collaboration with Kraft Dinner on a special new dish starting with the Original Recipe Flavor Mac ’n Cheese. The limited-edition menu brings the familiar taste the the crispy fried chicken together with the cheesy palette. It blends the secret of 11 herbs and spices garners from KFC's Original Recipe for the perfect quick and comfortable meal. The KD Mac & Cheese Chicken Sandwich follows as it features all of the elements from the sandwich with an elevated note of the mayo in a soft potato bun. The menu continues with the KD Mac & Cheese Snacker Wrap that blends a crispy chicken tender wrapped together with KD Mac n' Cheese in a warm flour tortilla. Image Credit: KFC Canada, Kraft Dinner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Comfort Foods:** Merging two beloved comfort foods, like fried chicken and mac 'n cheese, offers novel dining experiences that attract both KFC and Kraft Dinner fans. - **Collaborative Pop-up Menus:** Brands teaming up to create limited-edition menu items generates buzz and leverages combined brand loyalty to attract avid food enthusiasts. - **Elevated Fast Food Offerings:** Adding gourmet touches, such as the signature 11 herbs and spices and premium ingredients, positions fast food as a contender in the casual dining sector. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Innovative collaborations between well-known food brands can revitalize menu offerings and capture a broader customer base. - **Packaged Foods Industry:** Companies can extend their product reach and create new revenue streams through strategic partnerships with restaurants and fast-food chains. - **Casual Dining Industry:** Infusing popular casual dining elements into fast-food menus appeals to consumers seeking quality and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-kfc-original-recipe-flavour-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Macaroni-Filled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-kentaco.md) - [Macaroni Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-mac-cheesecake1.md) - [Chicken Ramen-Flavored Macaroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-ramen-flavor.md) - [Spiced QSR Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-wraps.md) - [Cheesy Ramen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-ramen.md) - [Limited Chef QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-canada-matty-matheson.md) - [Cheesy Fried Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-chicken-mac-cheese.md) - [Plant-Based Boxed Noodle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-notmacandcheese.md)