FAST FOOD NEWS: Chuck E. Cheese’s Cheetos Mac-Cheesy Pizza

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Chuck E Cheese Cheetos Mac Cheesy Pizza

A wise cat one said, “Lasagna! Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” Another wise feline said, “It ain’t easy being cheesy.” But it appears Chuck E. Cheese’s newest pizza had no problem becoming cheesy.

The Cheetos Mac-Cheesy Pizza features a creamy cheese sauce mixed with elbow macaroni, smothered with Colby and 100 percent whole milk mozzarella cheese, all of which is topped with a layer of Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Snacks.

The cheeserific pizza is available through the end of the year, while supplies last.

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

(Image via Chuck E. Cheese.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Chobani Limited Batch Mint Chocolate Chunk Greek Yogurt

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Chobani Limited Batch Mint Chocolate Chunk Greek Yogurt

Wait. If it’s blended, will there be chocolate chunks? (Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Dairy Queen Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard

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Dairy Queen Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard

Oreo is ostensibly milk’s favorite cookie, but it is an unrequited love. Especially of late, Oreo is swiping right on everything from chocolate bars to Android operating systems. Selfishly, I was happy to hear its latest dairy dalliance is with Dairy Queen as a new treat, the Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard. Oreo cookie pieces and cocoa fudge are blended with vanilla soft serve and topped with whipped cream.

With a classic whipped spiral atop a dark brown base, the Hot Cocoa Blizzard certainly dons the appearance of its namesake. Digging in, it definitely presents as a chocolate dessert, but I did not find it to be overwhelmingly so. It’s easy to see why the Oreo cookie chunks never spend a night alone; they add a pleasant crunch and are predictably tasty despite their flavor being a bit masked by the fudge.

Speaking of the headlining “hot cocoa” flavor, it appears to have a bit of stage fright. If I closed my eyes, I could almost convince myself I was detecting a slight cocoa powder like aftertaste, but it is very mild and instead reminds me mostly of cold, hot fudge topping.

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A bit of needed creaminess is added by the whipped topping, but there isn’t enough to provide a consistent or remarkable flavor combination on the whole. Perhaps I would have an easier time buying into the hot cocoa moniker if marshmallow bits or a swirl had been included; alas, no marshmallows were harmed in the making of this Blizzard.

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I love the idea of an Oreo fling with the oxymoronic hot chocolate flavored ice cream. Unfortunately despite being a respectable chocolate and Oreo Blizzard, I find little in the way of hot cocoa in it beyond the name.

Purchased Price: $3.59
Size: Small
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (Small) 790 calories, 34 grams of fat, 16 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 460 milligrams of sodium, 111 grams of carbohydrates, -1 gram of dietary fiber* 83 grams of sugar, and 15 grams of protein.

*Dairy Queen lists fiber incorrectly as a negative value

Click here to read our other DQ Blizzard reviews

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/2/2017

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

Dunkin Donuts Bakery Series Ground Coffee

Dunkin’ Donuts Bakery Series Ground Coffee

Okay, this hasn’t been spotted on shelves. It’s a sample pack for Dunkin’s Bakery Series Ground Coffee line. Those who got the pack got to vote for the flavor that’ll end up in stores. (Photo sent in my Jerry H.)

Starbucks Winter Blend Melange D hiver

Starbucks Winter Blend Melange D’hiver

(Spotted by Robbie at Costco.)

Frank s Red Hot Buffalo Style Chicken Dip

Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Style Chicken Dip

(Spotted by Dorothy at Sam’s Club.)

Limited Time Only Tostitos Sweet Mango Salsa

Limited Time Only Tostitos Sweet Mango Salsa

(Spotted by Leanna and Eric at Stop & Shop.)

Walkers Pure Butter Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread

Walkers Pure Butter Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread

(Spotted by Carla at Safeway.)

Campbell s Well Yes Braised Beef Black Barley Soup

Campbell’s Well Yes Braised Beef & Black Barley Soup

Campbell s Well Yes Mediterranean Style Wedding Soup

Campbell’s Well Yes Mediterranean-Style Wedding Soup

Campbell s Well Yes Butternut Squash Apple Bisque

Campbell’s Well Yes Butternut Squash Apple Bisque

(Spotted by Robert M at Publix and Rachel C at Target.)

Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles and Japanese Style Soba Noodles

Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles and Japanese Style Soba Noodles

(Spotted by Caitlin J at Walmart.)

Tasteful Selections Cheddar Cheese Take Shake Potatoes

Tasteful Selections Cheddar Cheese Take & Shake Potatoes

(Spotted by Sarah D at Walmart.)

V8 Lower Sugar Berry Bliss

V8 Lower Sugar Berry Bliss

(Spotted by Carla at Target.)

Pro2Snax Baby Carrots Turkey Sausage Bites Mild Cheddar Cheese Almonds

Pro2Snax Baby Carrots, Turkey Sausage Bites, Mild Cheddar Cheese & Almonds

Pro2Snax Sweet Gala Apples Hard Boiled Egg White Cheddar Cheese Dried Cranberries and Almonds

Pro2Snax Sweet Gala Apples, Hard Boiled Egg, White Cheddar Cheese, Dried Cranberries, and Almonds

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Reser s Main St Bistro Limited Edition Baked Cranberry Herb Stuffing

Reser’s Main St. Bistro Limited Edition Baked Cranberry Herb Stuffing

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

WaffleWaffle Buttery Vanilla

WaffleWaffle Buttery Vanilla

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! 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 do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

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

FAST FOOD NEWS: Baskin-Robbins Tiramisu Ice Cream

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Baskin Robbins Tiramisu Ice Cream

Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for November 2017 is Tiramisu. It’s a returning flavor that features tiramisu-flavored ice cream with cake pieces, chocolate flakes, and a chocolate coffee ribbon.

According to the press release, the chocolate flakes are from a fifth generation family-owned business, the coffee is brewed from Colombian beans, and the ice cream has real pound cake.

A small scoop has 170 calories, 70 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 80 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 15 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.)

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