QUICK REVIEW: Sonic Fritos Chili Cheese Jr. Burger

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Sonic Fritos Chili Cheese Jr Burger

What is the Sonic Fritos Chili Cheese Jr. Burger?

Surely you’ve had a Sonic Jr. Burger at least once in your life, right? The Fritos Chili Cheese variation is precisely how it sounds: a small Sonic burger topped (or bottomed, I guess) with crunchy Fritos and mild chili, delicately ladled in a most un-Texas-like fashion for a moderately tasty burger.

How is it?

Growing up in the Lone Star State, just about every ballgame, birthday, and baptism had the opportunity to down a Frito pie or two. So it’s one of the rare things on this Earth that, sadly, I know all too intimately. And while yes, this is Sonic’s attempt to mimic it and call it its own, it isn’t quite there yet, at least when it comes to the whole burger thing.

Sonic Jr. burgers are always a delicious pick me up for just a couple of bites, and the Fritos and chili certainly don’t take anything away. But once you get a good look at how chintzy they are with the cheap chili con Fritos, you might ask why Sonic even bothered.

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Lightly dripped on the bottom bun with a small handful of Fritos, you’d do better to just order at Sonic Jr. Burger and go across the street to the convenience store and add a quarter bag of Fritos and some free cheese from the dispenser.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Even though the Sonic Fritos Chili Cheese Jr. Burger is a slightly delicious dud, the chain is also offering, for 99 cents each, a small Fritos Chili Pie and a Fritos Chili Cheese Jr. Wrap. While they look a bit more suitable for the Frito/chili/cheese product, due to their low price point, it’s probably more than likely they’ll have about as much junk (or lack thereof) as the burger.

Conclusion:

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For a $1.99, it’s mostly alright for the sparseness that you get. Sure, it’s something they’d kick you out of Texas for if the good ol’ boys in Austin ever find out, but until something with more Fritos and even more chili comes along, I guess it’ll have to do, partner.

Purchased Price: $1.99
Size: N/A
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: Not available at press time.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/30/2018

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Peanut Butter Co Hazelnut Spread

Peanut Butter & Co Hazelnut Spread

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Terra Chips Made with Avocado Oil Sweet Chipotle

Terra Chips Made with Avocado Oil Sweet Chipotle

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

The Butcher Shop Teriyaki Beef Jerky and Original Turkey Jerky

The Butcher Shop Teriyaki Beef Jerky and Original Turkey Jerky

The Butcher Shop Jalapeno Beef Jerky

The Butcher Shop Jalapeno Beef Jerky

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Market District Smokehouse BBQ Virginia Peanuts

Market District Smokehouse BBQ Virginia Peanuts

(Spotted by Bob K at Giant Eagle.)

Prego Garden Harvest Chunky Zucchini Italian Sauce 18JRWAL

Prego Garden Harvest Chunky Zucchini Italian Sauce 18JRWAL

(Spotted by John R at Walmart.)

Sprouts Maple Bourbon Gravy Booster

Sprouts Maple Bourbon Gravy Booster

Sprouts Organic 100 Raw Unfiltered Honey Creamy

Sprouts Organic 100% Raw Unfiltered Honey Creamy

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Litehouse Organic Coleslaw and Ranch Dressings

Litehouse Organic Coleslaw and Ranch Dressings

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

Kodiak Cakes Caramel Oatmeal Unleashed

Kodiak Cakes Caramel Oatmeal Unleashed

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

2s Company Specialty Crisps Goji Berry Coconut

2s Company Specialty Crisps Goji Berry & Coconut

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

Safeway Open Nature Gluten Free Almond Flour

Safeway Open Nature Gluten Free Almond Flour

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Sonic Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger

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Sonic Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger

Sonic recently replicated the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak into a footlong. But now it’s venturing to reproduce the flavors of a steakhouse with its new Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger.

The burger features a 1/4-pound 100 percent pure beef patty, bacon, grilled onions, cheese, and a smoky black pepper mayo on a bakery-quality brioche bun. It’s available for a limited time at participating locations.

If you decide to give it a try, you can get the burger with an order of medium tots for $4.99.

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

(Image via Sonic.)

QUICK REVIEW: Lindt Limited Edition Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles

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Lindt Limited Edition Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles

What are Lindt Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles?

In search of a seasonal treat that didn’t involve pumpkin, spices, peppermint, or any of the usual suspects, I came across Lindt’s Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles. After years of spiced lattes and eggnog mochas, I’m ready for something different.

These truffles have a snickerdoodle-flavored white chocolate ganache center surrounded by a white chocolate shell with cookie inclusions.

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How are they?

Clearly, these won’t appeal to the white-chocolate-isn’t-really-chocolate-and-shouldn’t-exist crowd, but those grinches would probably object to snickerdoodle being called a seasonal flavor in the first place.

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Both the shell and center have a flavor reminiscent of speculoos cookies, which are like fancy European snickerdoodles made with brown sugar and spices. The cookie pieces remain crispy and add a bit of crunch, something I usually don’t care for in my chocolate. In this case, it brought to mind the eponymous cookie, so I didn’t mind.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Pro Tip: Maximize your enjoyment of these truffles by not munching down on them like they’re M&Ms. Pop one in and let your body heat melt the outer shell. By the time that happens, the ganache center will also have begun to melt, and then burst out in a flavor avalanche. Yes, I’ve put too much thought into this, but I’m serious about my chocolate.

Conclusion:

These truffles don’t taste like grandma’s snickerdoodles, which might disappoint some. Personally, I’ll take the deeper, more complex flavor of a speculoos over an ordinary snickerdoodle anytime. (Sorry, Grandma.)

Purchased Price: $4.49
Size: 6 oz. package
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (3 truffles) 220 calories, 17 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 35 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 15 grams of total sugars includes 12 grams of added sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

FAST FOOD NEWS: McDonald’s Signature Crafted Recipe Mushroom & Swiss

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McDonald's Signature Crafted Recipe Mushroom & Swiss

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

This new McDonald’s Signature Crafted Recipe Mushroom & Swiss should not be confused with the McDonald’s Signature Crafted Recipe Swiss Mushroom Melt that sprouted up about this time last year and then shriveled away soon after, never to be seen again.

Last year’s version featured 1/4 lb. beef patty, seasoned mushrooms, two slices of Swiss cheese, and a garlic and herb sauce (which, if you didn’t read the link above, ruined the burger). This year’s comes with a 1/4 lb. fresh beef patty, seasoned mushrooms, a slice of Swiss cheese, crispy onions strips, and a creamy bistro aioli on an artisan roll.

The burger has 660 calories, 36 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 gram of trans fat, 90 milligrams of cholesterol, 920 milligrams of sodium, 52 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, and 33 grams of protein.

Of course, like all Signature Crafted Recipes, it’s also available with Buttermilk Crispy Chicken or Artisan Grilled Chicken. And, if 1/4 lb. of beef isn’t enough for you, you can get a Double Mushroom & Swiss Burger that includes two beef patties and two slices of cheese.

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

(Image via McDonald’s.)

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