# Red-Hot Cheese Curds Anaheim Restaurant 'The Kroft' is Selling Flamin' Hot Cheetos Cheese Curds By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-cheetos-cheese-curds References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a24525631/flamin-hot-cheetos-cheese-curds-the-kroft/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BpffMzPHnuw/) While it may seem like Flamin' Hot Cheetos have been used in every type of food imaginable, a restaurant in Anaheim, California just upped the ante with its Flamin' Hot Cheetos Cheese Curds. For anyone who loves cheese in both the regular and snack food form, these curds are the ultimate indulgence. The Flamin' Hot Cheetos Cheese Curds are the work of a gastropub called The Kroft in Anaheim. Just as the name suggests, the dish consists of springy cheese curds covered in a coating of crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos. The result is a spicy and gooey snack that makes regular old [mozzarella sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-mozzarella-sticks) look second rate. With other outrageous dishes such as chicken pot pie fries and [chili mac and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-crust), The Kroft is certainly is a great spot for some cheesy comfort food. Image Credit: *@thekroft.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spicy Snack Food Trend:** As evidenced by The Kroft's Flamin' Hot Cheetos Cheese Curds, there is a growing demand for spicy and indulgent snack foods. - **Creative Culinary Mashups Trend:** The Kroft's menu items such as chicken pot pie fries and chili mac and cheese demonstrate a trend towards creative and unexpected culinary mashups. - **Gastropub Expansion Trend:** The rise of successful gastropubs like The Kroft may lead to an expansion of the gastropub concept and menu items to other regions and cities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the spicy and indulgent snack food trend by incorporating spicy snack food items such as Flamin' Hot Cheetos on their menus. - **Casual Dining Industry:** Casual dining restaurants can differentiate themselves by offering creative culinary mashups like those found on The Kroft's menu. - **Craft Beer Industry:** Gastropubs like The Kroft often offer a wide selection of craft beers, presenting an opportunity for craft breweries to partner with these establishments and promote their brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Cheese Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeno-cheese-curds.md) - [Fiery Cheese Fusion Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-1.md) - [Hot Honey Cheese Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-cheese-curds.md) - [Cheesy Barbecue-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-cheddar-bbq.md) - [Spicy Pickle-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-hot-cheetos.md) - [Breaded Cheddar Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravn-flavor.md) - [Cheese Puff-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cheetos-burger.md) - [Spicy Chip-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-nachos.md) - [Spicy Snack Chip Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-grilled-cheese-burrito.md)