# Cracker-Inspired Pizzas Pizza Hut & Cheez-It Created the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheez-it-pizza References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/household-legends-pizza-hut-and-cheez-it-join-forces-to-introduce-you-to-your-new-favorite-weakness-the-stuffed-cheez-it-pizza-300919306.html) & [pizzahut](http://www.pizzahut.com/) [Cheez](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-menu)-It and [Pizza Hut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-stuffed-crust) collaborated on a Cheez-It pizza flavor that will be available on Pizza Hut menus nationwide for a limited time. Unlike the classic round pizza, the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza consists of four baked jumbo squares that are topped with real sharp cheese. Each square stuffed pizza is filled with either cheese or pepperoni and cheese and is served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. While pizza lovers have been treated to many different kinds of pizza crackers over the years, this new menu item offers a different way to enjoy some of the most beloved parts of pizza. As [Cheez-It's 100% real cheese crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-smoked) are especially loved by college students, the collaborative Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza is sure to be a hit with Pizza Hut's audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pizza-inspired Snacks:** There is a growing trend of creating snacks inspired by popular pizza flavors, such as the collaboration between Cheez-It and Pizza Hut for the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza. - **Alternative Pizza Formats:** The introduction of the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza showcases a trend of exploring alternative pizza formats, moving away from the traditional round shape. - **Collaborations in the Food Industry:** The partnership between Cheez-It and Pizza Hut demonstrates a trend of collaborations in the food industry to create unique and innovative menu items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The creation of pizza-inspired snacks presents an opportunity for the snack food industry to tap into the popularity of pizza flavors in a convenient and portable format. - **Fast Food Industry:** The introduction of alternative pizza formats, such as the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza, opens up opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the fast food industry. - **Food Collaboration Industry:** The success of the Cheez-It and Pizza Hut collaboration highlights the potential for partnerships and collaborations within the food industry to create unique and enticing menu offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Inspired Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-crackers.md) - [Cheese-Filled Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-stuffed-crust.md) - [Cheesy Pretzel Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesefilled-pretzel-crust.md) - [Cracker-Stuffed Mexican Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cheezit-crunchwrap-supreme.md) - [Cheese Cracker-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-menu.md) - [Cracker-Themed Tex-Mex Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-cheezit.md) - [Crunchy Stuffed Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-crunch-crust-pizza.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-flavored-crackers.md) - [Garlicky Stuffed Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-crazy-crust-pepperoni.md)