# Texas-Style Cheese Sandwiches Dickey's Barbecue Pit Now Sells Grilled Cheese Made with Texas Toast By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-toast References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2018/01/dickeys-unveils-new-grilled-cheese-sandwiches-and-more.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/photos/a.10150689235644106.418471.14408104105/10156093703039106/?type=1&theater) While [Dickey's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese) Barbecue Pit may be known for its barbecue meats, which are slow-smoked on site, now the chain is offering a different kind of comfort food with the addition of grilled cheese sandwiches made with Texas toast. Dickey's new grilled cheese sandwiches are the latest addition to the chain's line-up of [kids' menu dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complimentary-childrens-meal). The sandwich itself consists of slices of gooey cheddar cheese stuffed between two slices of buttery Texas toast. The sandwich can be enjoyed by itself or as part of a Kids Meal. However, its not just kids that will get to enjoy the chain's tasty take on Texas toast. Adults can also enjoy a slice of Texas toast or a cornbread muffin as a substitute for the Dickey's classic buttery roll. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Texas Toast Grilled Cheese:** The trend of creative variations of grilled cheese sandwiches made with Texas toast is an opportunity for restaurants to cater to customers' desire for comfort food with unique twists. - **Kids' Menu Innovation:** The trend of elevating kids' menu items with gourmet ingredients like cheddar cheese and Texas toast provides an opportunity for restaurants to attract families and increase revenue. - **Bread Substitute Options:** The trend of offering alternative bread options like Texas toast and cornbread muffins instead of classic rolls allows restaurants to cater to customers' varying dietary preferences and creates a point of differentiation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains have an opportunity to incorporate Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches into their menus to provide a comforting and customizable option for customers. - **Family Dining:** Family restaurants can differentiate themselves and appeal to parents by providing kids with a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich on Texas toast as a more refined version of a classic kids' menu dish. - **Bakery:** Bakeries and cafes can capitalize on the popularity of Texas toast by offering creative grilled cheese sandwich variations to attract customers seeking comfort food with a twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Melty Texas Toast Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-toast-patty-melt.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Sandwich Buffet Catering Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-buffet.md) - [Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese.md) - [Mexican Stew-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-grilled-cheese-sandwiches.md) - [BBQ Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-boss-1.md) - [Beer Cheese-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisket-chili-beer-fries.md) - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md) - [Summertime BBQ Catering Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-barbecue-pit-catering-menu.md)