FAST FOOD NEWS: Popeyes Hushpuppy Butterfly Shrimp

Popeyes Hushpuppy Butterfly Shrimp

Popeyes has combined the classic Southern side dish, hushpuppies, with their Butterfly Shrimp to create their obviously-named Hushpuppy Butterfly Shrimp.

The seafood dish is made by marinating Popeyes’ Butterfly Shrimp in Louisiana seasonings, coating them in a light, sweet hushpuppy cornmeal crust, and then deep frying them.

You can get eight Hushpuppy Butterfly Shrimp, Cajun Fries, a buttermilk biscuit, and Popeyes’ new Cajun Cocktail Dipping Sauce for $4.99.

It’s available at participating restaurants until July 26.

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

(Image via RaveGyrl)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Wendy’s Baconator Fries

Wendy s Baconator Fries

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

Do you feel Wendy’s fries aren’t worthy enough to be next to your Wendy’s Baconator? Well then, upgrade those plain old fries to Wendy’s new Baconator Fries.

This side dish features their natural cut fries topped with a warm cheddar cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped Applewood smoked bacon. The bacon and cheese-ified fries are available for a limited time and have a suggested price of $1.99.

A serving of Baconator Fries has 490 calories, 250 calories from fat, 28 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 550 milligrams of sodium, 760 milligrams of potassium, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, and 14 grams of protein

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

(Image via Wendy’s)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Sonic Croissant Dogs

Sonic Croissant Dogs

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

Sonic Drive-In is now offering hot dogs in buttery croissant buns. Reader Brad sent in this photo from a Sonic location in Chicago.

Their new Croissant Dogs are available in two varieties:

Original – A hot dog topped with just mustard.

Bacon Double Cheddar – A dog topped with chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, a cheddar cheese sauce, and spicy mustard.

It shouldn’t be surprising to see new buns from Sonic in June. In June 2013, the chain introduced their Pretzel Dogs. And, last June, it was their Cheesy Bread Dogs. So does anyone want to take a guess at what we’ll see in June 2016?

The Original has 380 calories, 22 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 1070 milligrams of sodium, 31 grams of carbohydrates, and 11 grams of protein.

The Bacon Double Cheddar has 510 calories, 34 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 1670 milligrams of sodium, 34 grams of carbohydrates, and 18 grams of protein.

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

FAST FOOD NEWS: Arby’s Brown Sugar Bacon Sandwiches

Arby s Brown Sugar Bacon Sandwiches

Arby’s has added a new meat to their mountain of meat choices — brown sugar bacon. The sweet and savory thick-cut bacon is being offered in three new sandwiches.

Brown Sugar Bacon BLT – Three strips of brown sugar bacon, three strips of pepper bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a King’s Hawaiian bun. The sandwich has 600 calories, 250 calories from fat, 28 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 860 milligrams of sodium, 65 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, and 22 grams of protein

Roast Beef & Brown Sugar Bacon – Strips of brown sugar bacon, roast beef, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and creamy Dijon on a King’s Hawaiian bun. It has 720 calories, 280 calories from fat, 32 grams of fat, 16 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 grams of trans fat, 1620 milligrams of sodium, 67 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, and 42 grams of protein.

Brown Sugar Bacon Pit Smoked Ham – Brown sugar bacon, pit smoked ham, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and creamy Dijon on King’s Hawaiian bun. This has 690 calories, 240 calories from fat, 27 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1870 milligrams of sodium, 72 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 33 grams of sugar, and 40 grams of protein.

All three sandwiches are available for a limited time.

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

(Image via Arby’s website.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Grilled Pork Chop Biscuit

Carl s Jr Grilled Pork Chop Biscuit

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have added a new breakfast item to the menu — the Grilled Pork Chop Biscuit.

The sandwich features a grilled pork chop slice on their Made From Scratch biscuit. Both chains are also offering a version with a slice of American cheese and a fluffy folded egg.

If you’re in Hardee’s country and thinking, “Didn’t I eat something like this about a decade ago?”, you probably did.

The Carl’s Jr. Grilled Pork Chop Biscuit has 390 calories, 18 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1090 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of carbohydrates, and 21 grams of protein.

The Carl’s Jr. Grilled Pork Chop Biscuit with Egg and Cheese has 530 calories, 29 grams of fat, 16 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 225 milligrams of cholesterol, 1360 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, and 28 grams of protein.

These numbers are for those sold in California. Nutrition facts for those sold outside of California or at Hardee’s will vary from these numbers.

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

(Image via Carl’s Jr.’s Facebook page)