We start with enriched wheat flour, add a hint of paprika, and a few other ingredients that give Cheez-It® crackers their bold flavor. We then add our freshly shredded cheese and mix. After mixing, the batch joins other bins of mixed dough in a ‘proofing room’ where the dough ferments to allow the delicious flavors to develop.
After the cracker dough rests, it is flattened by rollers into thin sheets, cut, and layered into pastry-like perfection. A savory dose of salt is then layered wide across the entire dough sheet before running through a conveyor belt that sends the giant imprinted sheets into a massive oven. Afterward, through a unique process, Cheez-It® crackers are cut into the 1x1 inch squares of bite-sized cheesy, crunchy goodness we know and love!
Cheez-It® crackers are made in the USA.
Cheez-It® can be found at most grocery and convenient stores. Visit local retailers for Cheez-It® near you! Availability may vary.
Check out our Shop page for new Cheez-It® options.
Cheez-It® are delicious baked snack crackers! Cheez-It® was first launched in 1921, rightfully named Cheez-It® because they are made with 100% real cheese!
Learn more about the history of Cheez-It® on our About Us page.
Mars, Incorporated owns Cheez-It® as of 2025, after the acquisition of Kellanova.
Cheese used in Cheez-It® crackers may vary across the product portfolio. Cheez-It® Original crackers use cheese made with skim milk. Other crackers may use different types of cheese such as Cheddar, Colby, Mozzarella, etc.
For additional information regarding the ingredients used in Cheez-It® crackers, including Cheez-It® Snap’d® crackers, Cheez-It® Crunch snacks, and more, please refer to SmartLabels on each product page for the most recent ingredient lists.
One of the primary ingredients in Cheez-It® snack crackers is 100% real dairy cheese. Because they contain a dairy-derived ingredient, Cheez-It® crackers are not vegan.
Cheez-It® Gluten Free Original snack crackers are certified gluten free by GFCO. Other Cheez-It® flavors and varieties are not gluten free. We encourage you to review the ingredient label to determine if specific foods meet your individual needs.
Cheez-It® crackers are not certified nut-free. We encourage you to review the ingredient label to determine if specific foods meet your individual needs.
One serving of Cheez-It® Original baked snack crackers (about 27 crackers) has 150 calories. Calories may vary according to flavor. Please see Cheez-It® nutritional information on our site or packaging for more information.
Cheez-It® baked snack crackers come in many flavors, shapes, and sizes! All deliver a cheesy, crunchy, satisfying bite. More cheesy goodness can be found internationally, with flavors varying by country and region.
Check out all flavors and various exciting, limited time offers on our Products page.
The number of servings of Cheez-It® baked snack crackers varies by packaging size. The average number of servings in a standard 12.4ox box is about 12 servings, with about 27 crackers per serving.
We print a "Best If Used By" date on each product package to indicate the date that we guarantee the freshness and quality of the product. The “Best If Used By” date may vary in placement according to packaging and size.
The center “docker hole” is one of the key design features that makes it instantly recognizable as a Cheez-It® cracker. It also helps release air and moisture as the crackers bake.
Yes! Cheez-It® may collaborate with other brands and partners on limited-edition products and promotions. Check out our Products or Promotions page to stay up to date with the latest updates and announcements!
While there are dozens of reasons why our beloved Cheez-It® crackers are absurdly delicious, we believe it is the perfect combination of cheesy, crunchy goodness, and being baked to perfection!
Cheez-It® baked snack crackers are delicious on their own, but they’re also great paired with your favorite snacks or meals. Level up your next game day, party, or cheesy snack time craving by adding Cheez-It® to your favorite dips, sandwiches, desserts, and more!
Check out our Recipes page for more ways to enjoy Cheez-It®!
The cost of Cheez-It® baked snack crackers may vary according to the packaging size and retailer purchased from. Visit specific retailer locations or websites for more information.
From wearables, like hoodies and hats, to can koozies, find your favorite Cheez-It® merch at our Cheez-It® HQ location: https://shop.cheezit.com/.
We do not have an official Cheez-It® holiday. Although June 4 is National Cheese Day, we think every day is the perfect day to celebrate Cheez-It®!
Cheez voices Cheez, who else? It’s his voice!
The Cheez-It® Court is a month-long IRL experience serving up cheesy twists on classic food court staples. In partnership with Chain, Cheez-It® is transforming a custom-branded food court stall at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Los Angeles into the ultimate hangout. Offering culinary highlighting the versatility of the Cheez-It® cracker, the experience is packed with picture-perfect design details, throwback-inspired employee uniforms, and absurdly cheesy cracker-patterned counters, to bring Y2K mall magic to life.
The Cheez-It® Court is located inside the Topanga Social Food Court at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Los Angeles (6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91303).
The experience is open daily from Sept. 2 to Sept. 30 at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Los Angeles. Come hang out during these hours:
Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 8pm PST
Sunday: 11am - 7pm PST
We’ve curated a three-item menu of must-try dishes inspired by mall classics, including:
Cheez-Y-Bun – A sweet and savory masterpiece. This mall-inspired classic starts with a warm, gooey cinnamon roll swirled with a decadent Cheez-It® Extra Cheesy-seasoned cream cheese frosting, then finished with a shortbread crumble, salted caramel crunch and topped with a crunchy Cheez-It® cracker.
Crunchy Cheez-Dog – Inspired by the viral Korean corn dog, this cheesy creation on a stick coats a premium Wagyu hot dog in a crispy panko and Cheez-It® cracker crust and finishes it off with ribbons of mustard and ketchup, a pickle, Cheez-It® Extra Cheesy crackers and a dusting of the cracker’s seasoning for the ultimate cheesy flavor in every single bite.
Cheez-Steak – Giving a classic Philly cheesesteak a Cheez-It® upgrade, tender sliced ribeye, melty American cheese, grilled onions and pickled jalapenos are stacked onto a toasted Cheez-It® Extra Cheesy seasoned hoagie roll. Complete with a creamy dill pickle aioli and a Cheez-It® Hot & Spicy cracker and chive crumble, this sandwich captures the nostalgic mall magic for a new generation of foodies.
All Cheez-It® superfans, mall rats, foodies and Y2K enthusiasts are welcome! No VIP pass or secret pager code required — just bring your appetite and your crew.
The Cheez-It® Court is completely free to enter and open to the public. No tickets or RSVPs are required; just show up hungry!
