# Sandwich-Inspired Pizzas Papa Johns' Cheesy Pizzas Were Designed Around the UK's Love of Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizzas References: [coventrytelegraph.net](https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/food-drink-news/papa-johns-cheese-menu-tendendo-31253231) & [papajohns](https://www.papajohns.com)  Classic cheesy pizzas are on offer at most pizza restaurants and the newest options at [Papa Johns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-crust-pizza) introduce sandwich-style varieties like the new Grilled Cheese pizza. This gooey, savory pie is made with both mozzarella and cheddar, plus a bechamel base and crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Papa Johns also debuted the Grilled Ham & Cheese pizza, another option made with a bechamel base, plus mozzarella, ham, cheddar, and a panko breadcrumb topping, and the Cheeseburger Pizza, which builds on a base of Heinz Burger Sauce with spicy beef, fresh tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese. As a whole, this new range of cheesy pizzas was informed by the UK's love of cheese. "At Papa Johns, we’re committed to innovation and quality, which is why we’re using a premium British, six-month matured cheddar cheese," said Research & Development Director, Adam Wilcock, "We’re always looking for new ways to excite our customers, and we can’t wait for everyone to try the new [Hot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-x-civerinos-hot-honey) off the Grill range." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cheese-infused Innovations:** The integration of six-month matured cheddar into pizza offerings highlights a trend of infusing regional cheese specialties into fast food. - **Sandwich-flavored Pizzas:** The convergence of sandwich and pizza flavors creates opportunities for hybrid menu items that appeal to diverse customer palates. - **Premium Ingredient Pizzas:** The use of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients like British cheddar emphasizes a shift towards premiumization in fast food offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry is evolving with the introduction of innovative flavors and combinations, merging traditional favorites like sandwiches and pizzas to attract broader audiences. - **Dairy Production:** Regional cheese producers benefit from partnerships with fast food chains seeking to incorporate distinct local flavors into their offerings. - **Food Innovation:** The realm of food innovation is expanding as restaurants explore novel combinations, such as sandwich-inspired pizzas, to entice and retain customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crisped Cheddar Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-crust-pizza.md) - [Savory Cheese-Seasoned Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-5cheese-crust-pizza.md) - [Cheese-Baked Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-parm-pizza.md) - [Burger-Flavored Pizza Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheesy-burger-papa-bites.md) - [Pepperoni-Crusted Pizza Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperonicrusted-papadia.md) - [Crispy Caramelized Pan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-pan-pizza.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-calzone.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-pizza-sandwiches.md) - [Hybrid Burger-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-cheeseburger-pizza.md)