Smashburger mixes comfort food favorites into the S’mac & Cheese Burger

The Smashburger fast-casual restaurant chain has combined two of the most popular comfort foods ”“ burgers and macaroni and cheese ”“ into a single creation.

The new S’mac & Cheese Burger is now available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide. The meal consists of certified angus beef topped with American cheese and stacked on toasted artisan classic buns. Customers can also modify any of the chain”™s burgers or sandwiches to add a S’mac & Cheese layer.

In honor of this launch and the comfort food concept, Smashburger is giving away a select amount of limited-edition macaroni-shaped body pillows, which the company said is “suitable for those needing a little extra comfort these days.” Guests can visit Smashburger’s Instagram page and enter for a chance to win the body pillow.

“As a leader in the fast casual space, Smashburger is proud to be at the forefront of taste innovation ”“ constantly pushing the boundaries of flavor with quality ingredients to create delectable new menu items,” said Carl Bachmann, president at Smashburger. “For this dish, we’re using our proprietary smashing technique to smash the mac and cheese on the grill to create a crispy and flavorful baked cheese layer before adding it to the burger. It’s something we’ve never seen done before and know our guests will love it as much as we do!”