Skip The Traditional Arby's Beef And Cheddar Sandwich With One Simple Substitution

Thinly sliced beef, melty cheddar cheese, and a fluffy onion roll — that's what you can expect when you order the most popular menu item at Arby's. The fast-food chain has been slinging this iconic sandwich for decades, and we think Arby's roast beef is desperately underrated. Just like every other fast-food joint, there are ordering tips you can try at Arby's to make even the simplest orders extraordinary. One of those? Swapping beef for turkey in the Beef 'n Cheddar sandwich.

Fortunately, Arby's has a Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwich on its menu, complete with fresh lettuce and tomato, crispy bacon, thinly sliced turkey and a slice of cheese. Since turkey is already on hand, you can always ask to substitute it when you order a Beef N' Cheddar at the drive-thru. It's fewer calories than the original beef, tastes great with cheese sauce, and contains less meaty flavor if beef's not your thing.

The only downside? It's difficult to order online. There is no option to switch out the beef for turkey when you select the Beef N' Cheddar sandwich. One workaround is ordering the Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwich without all the extra toppings, ordering cheese sauce and red ranch on the side, and then requesting an onion bun on the side as well. Assembly will be up to you from there. It'll cost a little more than the aforementioned meat swap — but if cravings call, it's worth it.

No matter if you're at the restaurant or you're ordering a meal for pickup, there are several ways to upgrade this Arby's delight to make it extra-delish. For one, start by ordering a side of curly fries and adding them to your sandwich, whether you order the Beef N' Cheddar with turkey or the modified Roast Turkey Sandwich. Then, mix and match all sorts of Arby's sauces for an extra flavorful meal. We like adding the ranch dip, Arby's sauce, or Horsey sauce packets for a creamy, tangy twist. If you go the regular Roast Turkey sandwich route, keep the bacon and add onions for some crunch.

Folks online have also recommended some Beef N' Cheddar customizations that you can try in addition to the turkey trick. "Beef N' Cheddar, but on a sesame roll instead of an onion roll," one Redditor said. Others suggested swapping the cheddar cheese sauce for Swiss cheese if you don't like the taste and texture of the former. Alternatively, you could always swap the curly fries in the Beef N' Cheddar Meal for potato cakes, stuffing them into the sandwich.