# Cheesy Jalapeño Bites Burger King's New Jalapeño Cheddar Bites are Totally Snackable By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheddar-bites References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/03/28/burger-king-debuts-new-jalapeno-cheddar-bites/) [Burger King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddarich-chicken-nuggets) recently expanded its selection of side dishes with the debut of its new [Jalapeño](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-bacon-quarter-pounder-with-cheese) Cheddar Bites. A little bit spicy and a whole lot cheesy, this is one side dish you won't want to share. Burger King's new Jalapeño Cheddar Bites are bite-sized balls of cheddar cheese studded with bits of Jalapeño and coated in a crispy-fried breading. These snackable cheese balls come in orders of eight pieces and are served with a side of creamy Ranch sauce for dipping. Currently, Burger King is rolling out the new Jalapeño Cheddar Bites as part of a soft launch. The nationwide debut is slated for April 3rd, but availability may vary at different locations. Image Credit: *Burger King.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Snackable Side Dishes:** Opportunity to create more innovative and portable side dishes for fast food chains. - **Cheese-based Snacks:** Opportunity to explore new flavors and combinations of cheese-based snacks. - **Spicy Fast Food Offerings:** Opportunity to create more spicy options for fast food menu items. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to create new and innovative side dishes to drive sales. - **Packaged Snack Industry:** Opportunity for companies to introduce new flavors and combinations of cheese-based snacks to expand their product lines. - **Hot Sauce Industry:** Opportunity for hot sauce companies to partner with fast food chains to provide new and exciting dipping sauces for spicy menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheddar-Packed Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddarich-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Queso-Filled Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-queso-tots.md) - [Cheesy Jalapeño Diner Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnny-rockets-jalapeo-popper.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-fries.md) - [Affordable Jalapeno Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-jalapeno-bites.md) - [Cheesy Pickled Jalapeño Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-bacon-quarter-pounder-with-cheese.md) - [Chili-Topped Jalapeño Poppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chili-cheese-jalapeo-poppers.md) - [Piquant Value-Focused Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-angry-cheeseburger.md) - [Popable Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisconsin-white-cheddar-cheese-bites.md)