# Pasta-Packed Pizza Snacks The Totino's Mac and Cheese with Bacon Pizza Rolls are Indulgent By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-rolls References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/07/20/totinos-unveils-new-mac-cheese-pizza-rolls-bacon/) The classic snack from [Totino's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totinos-ramen-noodles) has been remixed with the announcement of the new Totino's [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-pizza) and Cheese with Bacon Pizza Rolls. Launching in mid-July through October of this year, the snacks boast a bite-sized portion that is made using a golden crust pocket that has been loaded with cheese, pasta and bacon. This makes them a different way to enjoy a [classic comfort food dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-mac-n-cheese) without having to do any prep work aside from popping a few in the microwave. The Totino's Mac and Cheese with Bacon Pizza Rolls are likely to be a hit with kids and adults alike as a microwaveable snack option that is the perfect mix of creamy and crunch textures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Snack-roll Fusion:** There is potential for food brands to create innovative snacks by combining two favorite snacks or dishes into a portable format. - **Microwaveable Convenience:** Opportunities exist for food brands to create more convenient snack options that require minimal preparation or clean-up time. - **Indulgent Comfort Foods:** There is a market for food brands to create indulgent comfort foods that mix familiar flavors and textures in new ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Snack Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop innovative, portable snacks using new flavors and textures by combining existing snack or comfort food favorites. - **Frozen Foods:** Frozen food manufacturers can create new snack options utilizing familiar and indulgent ingredients that can be prepared in a microwave for added convenience. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can capitalize on the trend of snack-roll fusion by stocking innovative, indulgent snacks that cater to customers looking for a quick and satisfying snack option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Flavored Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totinos-ramen-noodles.md) - [Pillowy Breakfast Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-snack-bites.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-pizza.md) - [Buffalo Chicken Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faze-clan-buffalo-chicken.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totinos-spicy-pizza-rolls.md) - [Potato Tot-Covered Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tots-n-bacon-pizza.md) - [Cheesy Tater Tot Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-tots.md) - [Dippable Pretzel Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizza-pretzel-bites.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-pizzas.md)