News: Carl's Jr./Hardee's - New Southwest Patty Melt

Carl's Jr. and sister chain Hardee's latest burger is probably better known for its racy commercial featuring Sport's Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2012 cover girl, Kate Upton, then for the actual burger but, here it is: the new Southwest Patty Melt.

The burger features a spicy affair with a charbroiled beef patty (single, double, or almost a half pound of Black Angus beef) with sliced jalapeños, grilled onions, Pepper Jack cheese, and a spicy Santa Fe sauce sandwiched by grilled sourdough bread.

To entice you to try the Southwest Patty Melt, Carl's Jr./Hardee's has a "$1 off a Patty Melt Combo" coupon (Carl's Jr found on their website here) and Hardee's here). The coupons expire 5/20/12.

Nutritional Info - Carl's Jr. Single Southwest Patty Melt (253g)
Calories - 750 (from Fat - 480)
Fat - 54g (Saturated Fat - 17g)
Sodium - 1460mg
Carbs - 43g (Sugar - 3g)
Protein - 33g

Nutritional Info - Hardee's 1/4 lb. Southwest Patty Melt Thickburger (245g)
Calories - 620 (from Fat - 350)
Fat - 39g (Saturated Fat - 13g)
Sodium - 1640mg
Carbs - 43g (Sugar - 7g)
Protein - 30g