What if the buns of a hamburger were grilled cheese sandwiches?

[JBHuskers]

http://consumerist.com/2010/06/frien...-arteries.html



Yes, the latest assault on America's waistline comes in the form of Friendly's recently launched Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt. Move over, Double Down, there's a new "something with far more calories than bread as a bun" sandwich in town.

Friendly's gastronomical innovation is not without precedent. The Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt appears to be inspired by similar "Fatty Melts" and "Chubby Melts" that have been served in the South for a few years now (source), as well as the Midwest.

What's the nutritional content of the culinary monstrosity? According to the Friendly's site (PDF):

1500 Calories
870 Fat Calories
79g Total Fat
38g Saturated Fat
180g Cholesterol
2090mg Sodium
101g Carbs
9g Dietary Fiber
4g Sugar
54g Protein

Deana, who sent it in, says, "BRB, dry heaving."
Consumerist's Laura says, "I love grilled cheeses. This is terrifying."

[steelerfan]

101 Carbs? Wow!

Have to Google "Friendly's" to see where I can get one!

[oweb26]

Unlike the double-down that looks pretty good.

[JBHuskers]

Unlike the double-down that looks pretty good.

Oh man the Double Down is GREAT

[Flav]

This kind of stuff makes me want to go watch Man vs Food haha

[steelerfan]

This kind of stuff makes me want to go watch Man vs Food haha

Man vs Food makes me want this kind of stuff!

[morsdraconis]

This kind of stuff makes me want to go watch Man vs Food haha

Man, I fuckin' LOVE that show.

And that burger looks disgusting. Whatever happened to a great piece of meat, grilled to perfection with a modest amount of ketchup, good, thick slices of pickles (preferably bread and butter pickles), a few pieces of crisp lettuce, and maybe a couple pieces of thick cut oven baked bacon on a toasted hamburger bun? Why all the other shit on it? Burgers are awesome by themselves with a little salt. You really don't need to have a heartattack with them...

[AustinWolv]

Holy.......schnit. 80g of fat?

It looks good, but that is seriously your entire day's worth of calories with 1+ day's allotment of fat.

Does have a lot of protein though.

[JBHuskers]

I've never even heard of Friendly's. I don't know how I could even get a bite in with that monster. (that's what she said) I'd probably start with the top grilled cheese as an appetizer and then go with the burger/bottom grilled cheese combo, with a fork and knife

[oweb26]

Oh man the Double Down is GREAT

Really?? you see I said looks, the double down just looks like its too much to eat.

[JBHuskers]

Really?? you see I said looks, the double down just looks like its too much to eat.

Ahhh it's not really that much. Just two strips with bacon and sauce and cheese in the middle. It just looks intimidating because the two strips are slathered (did I just invent a word?) together with the ultimate ingredient of bacon.

[oweb26]

Ahhh it's not really that much. Just two strips with bacon and sauce and cheese in the middle. It just looks intimidating because the two strips are slathered (did I just invent a word?) together with the ultimate ingredient of bacon.

You sound (read) as if you are getting a boner just thinking about it.

[steelerfan]

You sound (read) as if you are getting a boner just thinking about it.

To be truly boner-inducing, this thing needs bacon. A few slices on the burger and a few on each of the grilled cheeses.

Mmmmm.....bacon....

[JBHuskers]

You sound (read) as if you are getting a boner just thinking about it.

Close.

[I OU a Beatn]

I'm gonna have to try this. I tried the Double Down from KFC and absolutely loved it. I've only had it once, though, because I felt like utter shit after eating it. 1,500 calories in this? Holy hell.

[Iron Dragon]

Jeez. You wouldn't think it'd be 1500 calories.

[oweb26]

What is up with you guys worrying about calories? Thats soo not manly, thats about as bad as worrying about calories in beers.

Maybe its because I am from the south and everything we eat is probably not good for you in some shape form or fashion.

[steelerfan]

I went on Friendly's website to see if they had any locations anywhere near me. They do! The closest one is a mere 814 miles away in Florida!

[steelerfan]

What is up with you guys worrying about calories? Thats soo not manly, thats about as bad as worrying about calories in beers.

Maybe its because I am from the south and everything we eat is probably not good for you in some shape form or fashion.

Note that I live in the South and I said it needs bacon. Lots of bacon.

[JeffHCross]

I've never even heard of Friendly's.

East Coast ice cream chain, mostly. I don't know why they would have this on their menu. Yes, they have some dinner items, but they're not well-known for their burgers.

I'll stick with their shakes, thanks. Jesus.

I may live in the South, but I'm headed for an early death anyway. I don't need help.