This pierogi recipe is far from traditional, as it clearly takes inspiration from the classic McDonald's Bic Mac burger. Created by Perry Santanachote at the Thrillist, the Bic Mac Pierogies are sprinkled in sesame seeds to resemble hamburger buns and contains burger-themed ingredients rather than the traditional potato filling found in the Polish dumplings.
The pierogi recipe calls for Big Mac ingredients including ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, minced onions and relish for the inside. You will also need the sesame seeds plus shredded lettuce and thousand island dressing for dipping. The dumplings are made with dough from scratch.
This dish makes a fun appetizer that is sure to get your dinner guests talking. It could also be enjoyed as a snack.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fast Food-inspired Recipes
- There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional recipe world by merging fast food ingredients with traditional cuisine.
- Unconventional Dumpling Varieties
- Innovators could create a new category of dumplings by using unconventional ingredients in traditional dumplings.
- Creative Party Appetizers
- Opportunities arise in the catering industry to create inventive and conversation-starting appetizers for events.
Who This Affects Most
- Fast Food Industry
- Fast food companies can expand their market by creating recipes using their popular ingredients as a new category for consumers.
- Food and Beverage Industry
- This trend inspires the food industry to merge traditional cuisine with popular and unconventional ingredients to create new fusion foods.
- Catering and Event Planning Industry
- Innovative catering companies can create trendy and unique appetizer menus for events to differentiate themselves from competitors.
