The Worst Cheez-It Flavor Doesn't Actually Taste Like Cheez

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The Worst Cheez-It Flavor Doesn't Actually Taste Like Cheez-Its At All By Alexa Valme Sept. 16, 2025 6:39 pm EST

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Cheez-It's flavor lineup has never shied away from boldness. From pizza-inspired twists to spicy offshoots, the brand's variations have flirted with snack genius — or at least passable lunchbox filler. But when Daily Meal ranked Cheez-It flavors from worst to best , one flavor didn't just miss the mark — it tanked entirely. Extra Cheesy landed dead last, a shocker considering the name sounds like a safe bet. After all, more cheese means more snack joy, right?

Not this time. Daily Meal's review focused solely on flavor — a category where Extra Cheesy flopped hard. The taste didn't double down on cheddar as much as it veered off-