# Heart Attack Cheese Treats Denny's 'Fried Cheese Melt' Mixes Fried Mozzarella & Grilled Cheese By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cheese-melt References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/dennys-fried-cheese-melt/55522/) & [dennys](http://www.dennys.ca/) [Denny's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-juicy-burger) is adding the 'Fried Cheese Melt' sandwich to the mix of heart attack-inducing foods. The intensely cheesy sandwich is essentially your regular ol' [grilled cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese) with some [deep fried mozzarella sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cheese-wonton) added to the mix for good measure. The sandwich is bound to be absolutely delicious if you're into a lot of cheese and some deep fried goodness, but you might need to spend the rest of the day on a treadmill or swimming your way across a great lake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heart Attack-inducing Foods:** Opportunity for creating innovative, indulgent food products that push the boundaries of taste and health. - **Cheese Fusion:** Opportunity for combining different types of cheese in unique and unexpected ways to create new flavors and textures. - **Guilt-free Indulgence:** Opportunity for creating healthier versions of traditionally indulgent foods, satisfying cravings without compromising on health. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to create new menu items that cater to consumers looking for indulgent and unique options. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to develop and produce innovative cheese products that cater to the growing demand for indulgent snacks and treats. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness brands to create guilt-free versions of indulgent foods, providing consumers with healthier alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Ultra-Cheesy Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-dude-sandwich.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md) - [Hearty Summer Sandwich Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-sandwiches-menu.md) - [Fried Cheese Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesenator.md) - [BBQ Chicken Brioche Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Overly Cheesy Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-burger.md)