Parents of picky eaters, get ready to cheer! Your favorite comfort food, mac and cheese, might soon be available at a McDonald’s location near you. McDonald’s is currently testing this cheesy delight at 18 restaurants in the Cleveland, Ohio area. For just $1.75, you can treat your little ones to a four-ounce serving. And if your kids can’t get enough of that creamy goodness, they can even opt for it as their main course in a Happy Meal, replacing the usual burger or chicken nuggets. “We are always exploring new ways to cater to our customers’ tastes, so we’re giving mac and cheese a shot and collecting feedback,” shares McDonald’s representative Sarah Collins.
The Joy of a New Option
It’s no surprise that many families are ecstatic about this potential addition. Who hasn’t found themselves at 7 p.m., exhausted after a long day, with an empty fridge and kids demanding food? When the only dish your little ones will eat is mac and cheese, this could be a lifesaver. Now, instead of the usual pizza or burgers that they might turn their noses up at, you can present them with this comforting classic along with that ever-exciting plastic toy—if only for a fleeting moment of joy.
The Good and the Bad
There’s both good news and bad news regarding this potential menu item. The good news? It’s mac and cheese! Hooray for warm, cheesy comfort on a chilly evening! And it’s a fantastic way to entice your kids to eat something different. The downside? Your children might claim that any mac and cheese not sourced from a well-known blue box is an affront to their refined palates. Or worse, the precious mac and cheese could become a casualty in your car, creating a cheesy mess that you’ll have to research how to clean up. It’s definitely a gamble.
What’s Next?
This cheesy option will be available until February, after which the big decision-makers will determine whether to expand this offering nationwide or let it fade into obscurity like the McDLT. Until then, those of us outside of Cleveland will be left waiting, along with our hungry, whiny children.
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Conclusion
In summary, McDonald’s is testing mac and cheese in Cleveland, giving busy parents a new option for their picky eaters. While it’s a delightful prospect, it comes with its own set of challenges. Will this cheesy dish become a staple at McDonald’s nationwide? We’ll have to wait and see!