Juicy Lucy Inc., producer of frozen cheese-stuffed hamburger patties, has listed its products at all 26 Gelson’s grocery outlets in Southern California. Available in two varieties, Cheese-Stuffed and Jalapeño Cheese Stuffed, the Angus burger patties are the first frozen Juicy Lucy burger patties on the market. While the MSRP is $14.99 per six-pack, Gelson’s will be offering them at $12.99 for a limited time.
“Our team has been featuring the fresh-made versions of these cheese-stuffed favorites on the menu at famed Hollywood restaurant Barney’s Beanery for decades. The attention is now on bringing this classic recipe to the frozen retail market space,” said Aldo Lanzillotta, chef and co-founder of Juicy Lucy Inc. “It took us years of passion and precision to perfect a recipe that people can enjoy in the comfort of their home, which makes it so rewarding now to see the product on shelves.”
A Juicy Lucy is a hamburger patty stuffed with cheese, which was invented and made famous in Minneapolis during the 1950s.It has been a staple in a number of restaurants, including the original Route 66 Roadhouse as well as Barney’s Beanery.
Juicy Lucy burger patties available in the frozen foods aisles of retail stores feature 4.3 ounces of Angus Beef, one ounce of cheese (the equivalent of two slices), and a blend of spices, resulting in a 4.78″ round, 3/4″ thick burger boasting 27 grams of protein.