# Comforting QSR Side Dishes The Arby's White Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese is Satisfying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-mac-n-cheese References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/12/23/arbys-whips-up-new-white-cheddar-mac-n-cheese/) & [arbys](https://arbys.com) Macaroni & cheese is a classic comfort food favored by consumers of many ages, so the new [Arby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-chicken-bacon-ranch-mac-n-cheese) White Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese has been unveiled by the brand to help offer a convenient way for fans to enjoy it more often. The comfort food side dish consists of tender elbow macaroni that has been paired with a [creamy white cheddar cheese sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macncheese-bowls) to achieve a balanced flavor profile. The use of a white cheddar cheese sauce gives the dish a creamer, richer profile compared to orange varieties and also offer contrast from the sandwiches on the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdq-mac-and-cheese) brand's permanent menu. The Arby's White Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese is available now at participating locations nationwide, but only for a limited time. Image Credit: Arby’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Convenient Comfort Foods:** There is a growing demand for comfort foods like macaroni & cheese that can be enjoyed conveniently, providing an opportunity for innovative and convenient meal options. - **Flavor Innovation:** The use of white cheddar cheese sauce in macaroni & cheese offers a creamier and richer flavor profile, presenting an opportunity for flavor innovation in other food products and dishes. - **Limited-time Offerings:** The success of limited-time offerings like the Arby's White Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese showcases the appeal of exclusive and time-limited menu items, encouraging other brands to leverage this strategy for increased sales and customer engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** QSRs can capitalize on the demand for comforting side dishes like macaroni & cheese by offering convenient and tasty options to attract customers. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore new product developments, such as innovative macaroni & cheese variations, to cater to the growing demand for convenient comfort foods. - **Limited-time Offer Marketing:** Marketing agencies can help QSRs and other food brands create successful limited-time offers that generate buzz and drive sales, capitalizing on the opportunity to create exclusivity and urgency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ranch-Covered Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-chicken-bacon-ranch-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Macaroni and Cheese Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdq-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Cheese-Filled QSR Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Comforting Macaroni Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-mac-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-mac-cheese.md) - [Family-Sized Macaroni Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-family-side.md) - [Oven-Baked QSR Macaroni Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-mac-cheese.md) - [Hearty QSR Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-cheesesteaks.md) - [Flavor-Packed Macaroni Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-snob-mac-and-cheese.md)