# Fried Macaroni Noodle Buns The Bedford's Mac and Cheese Burger is All Noodles, Cheese, and Beef By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bedford References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/restaurants/a27665309/mac-n-cheese-burger-the-bedford/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thebedfordonbedford/photos/a.2086857594693089/2086858308026351/?type=3&theater) While Brooklyn-based eatery 'The Bedford,' is already known for its next-level takes on pub cuisine, the restaurant is really leaning into its reputation with its new Mac and Cheese Burger. The Mac and Cheese Burger is an outrageous new dish that is best described as 'peak comfort food.' Instead of buns, the burger boasts two fried mac and cheese morsels that surround a hefty [grass-fed beef burger patty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-skillet). To create the noodle-based buns, The Bedford chefs start with a [four cheese Bechamel sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-mac-cheese) and infuses seasonings such as garlic and onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder. The chefs then combine Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses with macaroni noodles. Each 'bun' is then doused in a breadcrumb coating and deep fried until crisp and golden brown. Image Credit: *The Bedford.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet Junk Food:** Opportunity for gourmet restaurants to create innovative dishes that reimagine classic comfort foods. - **Alternative Burger Buns:** Opportunity for bakeries and food entrepreneurs to develop alternative burger bun options using unconventional ingredients. - **Food Mashups:** Opportunity for culinary innovators to create hybrid dishes by combining elements from different cuisines or food categories. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants to attract customers with unique and indulgent dishes that push the boundaries of traditional cuisine. - **Bakery Industry:** Opportunity for bakeries to experiment with different types of buns for burgers, offering customers novel and exciting options. - **Food Innovation Industry:** Opportunity for food innovators and entrepreneurs to develop new and exciting food mashup concepts that cater to adventurous eaters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Macaroni-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-cheese-burger.md) - [Macaroni and Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorchin-hot-mac-cheese.md) - [Breaded Macaroni Patty Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-lover-sandwiches.md) - [Spicy Macaroni-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mac-and-cheese-burger.md) - [Macaroni Stuffed Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beefy-mac-cheese-sandwich.md) - [Hybrid Korean Macaroni Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgogi-steak-mac-cheese.md) - [Macaroni-Shaped Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaronishaped-body-pillows.md) - [Macaroni-Topped Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-dog.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-mac-cheese.md)