Slideshow: New menu gadgets from Popeyes, Taco Bell and Panera Bread
KANSAS CITY — The menus at quick-service areas are increasing with new introductions within the wraps and sandwiches classes.
Popeyes added extra choices to its hen sandwich menu with the everlasting addition of the blackened hen sandwich, the primary everlasting addition to its menu since 2019. Together with the everlasting addition, customers can now add bacon and cheese to any hen sandwich choice.
“As we increase our iconic hen sandwich line-up, the blackened hen sandwich will present friends with a lighter choice that’s good for daily,” stated Sami Siddiqui, president of Popeyes. “And, with the addition of bacon and cheese, our loyal followers will now have six hen sandwich choices to select from, all with the irresistible Cajun flavors and boldness they crave.”
Taco Bell is including its first totally vegan entree: the vegan crunchwrap. The vegan crunchwrap options vegan seasoned beef, topped in a vegan blanco sauce, vegan nacho cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and a tostada shell.
“Such a big a part of our fandom is vegan or vegetarian, and we’re as dedicated to them as they’re to us and our menu,” stated Liz Matthews, world chief meals innovation officer at Taco Bell. “That is why we took so lengthy, months and years, to launch one thing this particular; we wished and wanted to get it precisely proper, to get it mouth-watering. As a result of let’s admit it, we have all eaten loads of merchandise on as we speak’s market that do not style nice and definitely aren’t craveable.”
Again on the sandwich facet of issues, Panera Bread added a toasted baguette sandwich: the Black Forest ham and gouda soften. The sandwich options Black Forest ham, nation mustard, arugula and smoked gouda on a toasted baguette.
“We’re so excited to convey ham again onto the Panera menu, and our focus was on enhancing these sandwiches with superb, unforgettable taste that we knew our friends would love,” stated Claes Petersson, head chef, Panera Bread. “Our cooks created our new scrumptious nation mustard, discovering the proper mix of three mustards to enhance the flavors and create two irresistible new menu gadgets we will not await friends to strive.”
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