The Viral Panera Menu Hack That Has Everyone Going Wild

One of the best parts of frequenting your favorite fast food spots is combining menu options to create a unique concoction of your own. A method that will forever stand the test of time, we’ve all had the experience as kids at the soda fountain where you create an insane combination of all of your favorite flavors. And that experience would go on to grow into a healthy curiosity for many, leading to the fusion of hamburgers and chicken sandwiches, hash browns and egg muffins and the most recent discovery of McDonald’s Animal-Style fries.

With the latest rise in popularity of restaurant menu hacks, we’ve seen countless examples of how to either save money on takeout or get the most out of a familiar menu. And now thanks to TikTok user Shari Dyonne and her viral Panera order, we have yet another way to flex our creative eating habits and this one is definitely worth the gander.

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The viral menu hack consists of an order of Panera’s Mac and Cheese and a cup of Bistro French Onion Soup. Shari’s method involves taking a spoonful of mac and cheese and dipping it into the French onion soup before enjoying a bite of the delicious goodness.

“Have you ever dipped the bread into the french onion soup and then put the mac and cheese on top?” questioned one experienced Panera patron. To which Shari replied, “OMG yes, amazing!” Another person who viewed the TikTok pleaded, “Shari, I already defrosted my meat for dinner tonight, get out of here with this!”

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This combination of flavors may sound familiar, as French Onion Mac & Cheese has been around for quite some time. So it only makes sense that this menu hack would gain as much traction as it has. If you get excited about the thought of creamy, cheesy, oniony goodness, then this order is meant for you. And while you’re there trying something new, consider trying Panera’s latest cinnamon crunch latte-turned-breakfast sandwich, too.

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