# QSR Baked Cheese Snacks Taco Bell's Craveable Cheddar Crisps are Made with 100% Real Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-cheese-snack References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calling-all-cheese-lovers-introducing-new-taco-bell-cheddar-crisps-301010382.html) & [TacoBellCravings](http://www.TacoBellCravings.com) After introducing hot sauce-inspired [Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips) in 2018, [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-menu) is introducing a new treat for fans to enjoy away from its restaurants in the form of [baked cheese snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granarolo-cheese-crisps). The Cheddar Crisps are made with 100% real cheese, making them flavorful, keto-friendly, gluten-free, suitable for vegetarians and free from artificial flavors and colors. Taco Bell's Cheddar Crisps are offered in two sizes and three varieties inspired by beloved Taco Bell flavors: Nacho, Mild Sauce and Fire Sauce. While these snacks will be coming to convenience stores and other retailers, Taco Bell reminds us that they're not just great for on-the-go eating by suggesting that its Cheddar Crisps could also be used to elevate lunches and charcuterie boards. Image Credit: Taco Bell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Baked Cheese Snacks:** Food companies could innovate their product lines by offering more baked cheese snacks with healthier ingredients to meet consumers' dietary preferences. - **Flavor-inspired Varieties:** More food companies can introduce snack varieties inspired by beloved flavors to cater to consumers' nostalgic cravings. - **Alternative Dietary Snacks:** There is potential in creating snacks that cater to various dietary preferences, such as gluten-free, keto-friendly, vegetarian, etc., using alternative ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains could introduce new product lines and snack offerings that align with customer demand for healthier, alternative dietary options. - **Packaged Food:** Food companies could develop and market more baked cheese snacks in various flavor varieties to appeal to consumers' preferences for convenience foods. - **Snack Food:** The snacking industry has an opportunity to create snack options that cater to various dietary preferences, utilizing alternative ingredients to produce guilt-free treats that still satisfy cravings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheddar-Encrusted Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-crunch-tacos.md) - [Cheese Cracker-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-menu.md) - [Taco-Flavored Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-cheesy-taco.md) - [Cracker-Stuffed Mexican Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cheezit-crunchwrap-supreme.md) - [Spicy Snack Chip Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-grilled-cheese-burrito.md) - [Collaboration Cracker Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ortega-cheezit-taco-shells.md) - [Street Food-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-chalupas.md) - [Toasted Cheddar Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-cheddar-street-chalupas.md) - [Spicy Flatbread Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-cheddar-chalupa.md)