FAST FOOD NEWS: Baskin-Robbins’ Oreo Cheesecake Ice Cream

Baskin Robbins Oreo Cheesecake Ice Cream

Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for August 2017 is Oreo Cheesecake.

The flavor features Oreo cookie pieces, cheesecake pieces, and a chocolate cookie crumb ribbon in cheesecake-flavored ice cream.

A small scoop has 190 calories, 10 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 130 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 14 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Baskin-Robbins’ website)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Dairy Queen’s Triple Truffle Blizzard

Dairy Queen Triple Truffle Blizzard

Dairy Queen’s Blizzard of the Month for August 2017 is the Triple Truffle Blizzard. It features caramel, fudge, and peanut butter-filled truffles and chocolate topping blended with vanilla soft serve.

A small serving has 660 calories, 27 grams of fat, 18 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 240 milligrams of sodium, 94 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 80 grams of sugar, and 14 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Dairy Queen’s website.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: White Castle’s New Waffle Slider Lineup

White Castle Belgian Waffle Sliders 2017

In 2014, White Castle introduced their line of Waffle Sliders that featured the Waffle Breakfast Slider and Chicken & Waffles Slider. This year, the fast food chain has brought back the Chicken & Waffles Slider and rolled out three new varieties.

The Belgian Waffle Sundae is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Ghirardelli premium chocolate sauce. It has 420 calories, 19 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 75 milligrams of cholesterol, 210 milligrams of sodium, 57 grams of carbohydrates, 42 grams of sugar, and 6 grams of protein.

Waffles with Nutella features two fluffy Belgian Waffles and a layer of Nutella hazelnut spread. The treat has 300 calories, 16 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 24 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

Finally, the Spicy Breakfast Waffle Slider has a fresh cracked egg, bacon or sausage, and jalapeño cheese between two Belgian Waffles. One with bacon has 350 calories 22 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 220 milligrams of cholesterol, 570 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 14 grams of sugar, and 12 grams of protein.

For a limited time, customers can mix and match any two Waffle Sliders for $4.

If you’ve tried any of them, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via White Castle)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Chick-fil-A Testing Mac & Cheese and Bacon Baked Beans

Chick fil A Mac  Cheese and Bacon Baked Beans

Chick-fil-A is testing two new sides — Mac & Cheese and Bacon Baked Beans. The photo above was sent in by Impulsive Buy reader Robbie, who took it at a location in San Antonio.

The Mac & Cheese is a classic macaroni and cheese recipe featuring a blend of Cheddar, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses. The Bacon Baked Beans are kettle-cooked with bacon and brown sugar.

The new sides are only available in Greensboro, N.C., Phoenix, and San Antonio restaurants for a limited time. They’re also an option with the chain’s new Family Style Meals that are also being tested at the same locations.

Chick-fil-A’s Family Style Meals serve four people and include one entree, two sides, and eight mini rolls. There are options to add additional entrees, sides, and beverages. Plates, utensils and condiments are also included. Meals start at $29.99

If you’ve tried the new sides, let us know what you think of them in the comments.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Taco Bell’s Beefy Potato-rito

Taco Bell Beefy Potato rito

Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.

Taco Bell has a new value menu item — the Beefy Potato-rito. According to our pal, Grub Grade, it was first seen as a test item back in January.

The $1 menu item features seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, crispy potatoes, nacho cheese sauce, and chipotle sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla. It’s also available in a $5 Box that also includes a Doritos Locos Taco, a crunchy taco, and a medium drink.

The Beefy Potato-rito has 450 calories, 24 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 1030 milligrams of sodium, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 14 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Taco Bell’s website)

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