Cheez-It Frozen Pizza Review: A Crunchy Gimmick or a Legit Snack?

Cheez-It Frozen Pizza Review

I recently got the chance to try the new Cheez-It Frozen Pizza, and I’m breaking it all down in this Cheez-It Frozen Pizza review. While I didn’t pick it out myself, I was immediately intrigued when I pulled it out of the grocery bag. My fiancé surprised me with it, knowing I’ve always had a soft spot for Cheez-Its. I didn’t even realize it was a collaboration with Palermo’s until I took a closer look—which was a bonus surprise since I used to live in Milwaukee where Palermo’s is kind of a big deal.

Cooking Instructions

This pizza cooks fast: 450 degrees for 8 minutes is the official recommendation. I went 9, because I’m a rebel and I like my crust crispy. No tweaks, no added toppings, no dipping sauce—I wanted to give it a clean, honest shot straight out of the box.

Cheez-It Frozen Pizza Taste Test: My First Bite Reaction

The crust is undeniably Cheez-It flavored. If you’ve ever wanted your pizza crust to taste like a baked cheddar cracker, well, you’re in luck. It’s cheesy, salty, and has a nice crunch thanks to the thin crust. But once you get past the novelty, the rest of the pizza is, frankly, mid. Not bad, not great. Just a very average frozen pizza experience.

As someone who enjoys Lotzza Mozza, Jack’s, DiGiorno, and Tombstone, I’d say this lands somewhere below most of those. I’m a meat-lover, and we tried the Pepperoni version, which had a decent amount of toppings but nothing that really wowed.

Is Cheez-It Frozen Pizza a Gimmick or Greatness?

Honestly, it feels like a bit of both. The branding is fun and the crust absolutely delivers on the Cheez-It promise, but the rest of the pizza doesn’t match the same level of uniqueness. It’s a novelty wrapper on a pretty standard pie.

Would I buy it again? Probably not. Would I eat it if someone else had it at a game night or party? Totally. It’s one of those “sure, why not” kind of snacks.

Cheez-It Frozen Pizza

Tony Simons

A thin-crust frozen pizza infused with real Cheez-It flavor, made in collaboration with Palermo’s. Available in multiple varieties like Pepperoni and Four Cheese.

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The Bottom Line

Cheez-It Frozen Pizza delivers on its promise of a cracker-inspired crust, but beyond that, it’s a middle-of-the-road frozen pizza. The branding is fun, and the crust is the star, but the rest of the pie doesn’t live up to the hype. It’s worth trying once, especially for Cheez-It fans, but it won’t replace your go-to frozen favorites.

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Tony Simons

Tony has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and over 11 years of writing experience between multiple publications in the tech, photography, lifestyle, and deal industries.