# Mozzarella Pocket Pizza Crusts Pizza Hut's New Mozzarella Poppers Pizza is Ultra Cheesy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-poppers-pizza References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/02/10/pizza-hut-introduces-new-mozzarella-poppers-pizza/) If you're the kind of person who always orders extra cheese on your pizza, you'll definitely want to try [Pizza Hut's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-lovers-pizza) new Mozzarella Poppers Pizza. The chain's cheesiest creation to date, the pizza is the perfect way to satisfy your craving. The new Mozzarella Poppers Pizza is basically a cross between an appetizer and a pizza. The pizza crust is topped with 16 mozzarella-stuffed squares that have been baked with garlic, onion, parmesan, parsley, basil, oregano, and other Italian seasonings. Beyond the crispy little cheese bites, the rest of the pizza features the [classic combination of cheese and pepperoni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-pepperoni-crazy-crust-pizza). Naturally, the pizza is also served with two sides of classic marinara sauce to dip your little cheese-filled morsels. The new Mozzarella Poppers Pizza can be found at participating Pizza Hut locations for a limited time. Image Credit: *Pizza Hut.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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's Driving This Trend - **Cheesy Pizza Innovation:** The new Mozzarella Poppers Pizza from Pizza Hut showcases the trend of incorporating unique cheese-filled elements in pizza creations. - **Hybrid Appetizer-pizza Concepts:** The Mozzarella Poppers Pizza represents a trend that combines the popular appetizer concept with traditional pizza, creating a unique hybrid product. - **Enhanced Flavor Combinations:** Pizza Hut's Mozzarella Poppers Pizza showcases the trend of experimenting with bolder and more elaborate flavor profiles in pizza offerings, catering to adventurous taste preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can explore incorporating cheese-filled variants in their pizza menus, catering to customers' love for cheesy and indulgent flavors. - **Frozen Food Manufacturers:** Frozen food manufacturers have an opportunity to develop convenient and pre-packaged versions of cheese-filled pizza products, targeting consumers seeking easy-to-prepare yet tasty options. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can explore creating their own interpretations of hybrid appetizer-pizza concepts, providing unique and innovative menu offerings to attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pepperoni-Packed Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-stuffed-cheesy-bread.md) - [Seasoned Cheese-Stuffed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-stuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Japaleño Popper Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japaleo-popper-pizza.md) - [Jalapeño Popper Pizzeria Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-popper-pepper.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Pepperoni-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-pepperonistuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Cheesy Pretzel Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesefilled-pretzel-crust.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-calzone.md) - [Layered Extra-Spicy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-lovers-pizza.md) - [Japaleño Popper Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japaleno-popper-pizza.md)