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CHICAGO >> McDonald’s is trying out a staple of American childhoods: macaroni and cheese.
The burger chain, based in suburban Chicago, began testing mac and cheese at 18 locations in northeast Ohio late last week, according to spokeswoman Lisa McComb. The 4-ounce portion is available a la carte for $1.75 or as the entree of a Happy Meal. McDonald’s often tests products in select markets, and sometimes the successes — like mozzarella sticks — are rolled out nationally.
McComb said it’s too early to say whether mac and cheese could be coming to any other markets.
Under the leadership of CEO Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s has shown a willingness to take risks, like the recent launch of all-day breakfast after years of consumer and stakeholder demand. But Easterbrook has also stressed the need to simplify menu offerings.
“As we look to simplify, it’s not to say we’ll never have anything new or different in our restaurants,” McComb said. “But it needs to be easy for the crew, meet reasonable expectations for speedy service, and on top of the list is the customer feedback.”
He said the mac and cheese is made with a blend of real cheese, as opposed to powdered cheese, but declined to specify which kinds of cheese.
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Chicago Tribune
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A win-win meal.
Nobody eats just one serving anyone.
More tasty and decadent comfort food that my not be burned off with exercise.
Should be good for my cheese stocks.
So they are adding a high calorie item to the menu. What happened to their idea of making the menu more healthy?
When’s Chick-fil-a and Chipotle coming to Hawaii? Getting bored of current fast food places. Need more variety. Sure miss those salad bars Safeway used to have years ago. Vegetarian is good.
Spicy e. coli from CMG?
McDonalds I’m calling BS on you. Went to McD’s to grab breakfast one night. They said they don’t have the breakfast platters only certain menu items. BS they serve breakfast all day. Went to Jack’s and yes, any breakfast item is served all day. Bye bye Mcds!!!