# Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches The Sonic Steak and Bacon Grilled Cheese Comes in Regular and Spicy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/12/19/sonic-introduces-new-steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/) & [sonicdrivein](https://www.sonicdrivein.com)  The [Sonic Steak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-peppercorn-ranch-grilled-cheese-burger) and [Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersonic-double-cheeseburger) Grilled Cheese is a new take on the [classic grilled cheese sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese) that's perfect for patrons to pick up this winter when looking to enjoy a satisfyingly meaty meal. The sandwich features a serving of grilled steak with grilled onions paired with crispy bacon served on Texas toast before being topped with a BBQ sauce. Finishing touches of mayo along with ample amounts of American cheese give the sandwich a satisfyingly meaty flavor profile that's perfect for satisfying cravings during the cold weather months. The sandwich is being offered at participating locations through February 26, 2023, and comes in regular and spicy versions. The spicy version is crafted with a zesty cheese sauce with jalapeños instead of the aforementioned BBQ sauce. Image Credit: Sonic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Meat-infused Sandwiches:** Opportunity for restaurants to create new menu items by infusing meat in classic sandwiches - **Spice Infused Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to offer spicier versions of classic menu items - **Upscale Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food restaurants to elevate their offerings by adding premium ingredients to their classic menu items ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can create new items or elevate their existing menu to cater to meat-loving and spice-loving customers - **Food Service:** Restaurants can offer meat-infused sandwiches and spicy versions of classic dishes to differentiate themselves from competitors - **Food Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can develop new meat-infused and spicy versions of classic food products to cater to changing consumer tastes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Hybrid QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-peppercorn-ranch-grilled-cheese-burger.md) - [Buttery Bacon-Filled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-butter-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Hearty Cheese-Filled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-double-burger.md) - [Cheesy Extra-Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cheeseburger.md) - [Double-Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-double-stack.md) - [Glazed Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-griller.md) - [Grilled Steak Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-grilled-cheese-burrito.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Bacon-Topped Peanut Butter Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersonic-double-cheeseburger.md)