The 15 Best (and Worst) Cheez-It Flavors, Ranked

Every snacker has their vices, but any good snack food should be only two things: flavorful and (somewhat) addicting. The best snack foods are either salty (like Pringles), crunchy (like popcorn), chocolatey (like Hershey's Kisses) or cheesy, which brings us to Cheez-Its! The best Cheez-It flavors borrow flavors from some of the most popular cheeses—Asiago, cheddar, Colby and more—so, it goes without saying that they're all good. Still, some are better than others, so who's the big cheese?

Keep reading for answers to frequently asked questions about this deliciously cheesy snack, plus all the Cheez-It flavors ranked from worst to best.

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What are all the flavors of Cheez-Its?

With the exception of Buffalo Wing and Hot and Spicy, all Cheez-It flavors are named for the respective cheeses and flavors they draw inspiration from. Putting aside the original flavor, flavors of Cheez-Its include Asiago, Cheddar Jack, White Cheddar, Mozzarella, Baby Swiss, Colby, Hot and Spicy, Provolone, Pepper Jack and Italian Four Cheese.

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How many Cheez-Its are there?

There are 18 different types of Cheez-It Snack Crackers on the market right now. In addition to the flavors mentioned above, there are also some reduced fat options as well as Scooby-Doo Baked Snack Crackers, AKA original flavor Cheez-Its stamped with the famous pooch's mug.

But that's just what's in the current Cheez-It lineup. According to Taquitos.net, there have been 53 flavors total over the years, including different brand collabs and flavor hybrids.

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15 Best Cheez-It flavors, ranked

Disclaimer: Our ranking does not include any of the reduced-fat flavors, Scooby-Doo Baked Snack Crackers or flavors from the Puff'd, Snap'd, Grooves or Duoz lines.

15. Mozzarella

"Mozzarella deserves to be in last place..." said no cheese enthusiast ever. The milky, flavorful cheese responsible for blessing pizza with delicious gooeyness may have a cult-like following as a cheese, but as a Cheez-It flavor, it pales in comparison to its counterparts.

14. Baby Swiss

Baby Swiss is another swing and a miss. Listen, all cheese is good cheese and all cheese-flavored things are good cheese-flavored things. But the baby Swiss flavor isn't anything special. It's slightly nutty and mild enough for you to want to stuff your face, but other Cheez-It flavors are just... tastier.

Cheez It Duoz Cheddar Jack and Baby Swiss Cracker, 4.3 Ounce -- 6 per case.

13. Colby

This flavor tastes so close to the original, it would be easy to mistake it for the real thing. But while it may go easy on the tastebuds, this flavor feels like the Cheez-It makers sent it in. We'd rather see an off-the-beaten-track new flavor that misses the mark than an evil twin of something that already works.

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12. Hot and Spicy

If you prefer your Cheez-Its with a bit of heat, Hot and Spicy is the way to go. It pulls its flavor profile from Tabasco sauce, so as spicy as it is, it's a drier heat than Cheez-It's take on buffalo (#6). It packs a punch for sure and tastes eerily like a quesadilla with hot sauce.

Cheez?It Hot and Spicy Baked Snack Crackers, 6 - 3.0 oz packages

11. Extra Toasty

Cheez-It fans have long begged for an extra toasty flavor. Now, you can finally snag a full-size box of the stuff, which is essentially a box of overbaked Cheez-Its. You have to really love your food well done to like this flavor as it's not for everyone.

Cheez-It Extra Toasty Baked Snack Crackers 3oz bag Box of 6

10. Provolone

With a smokier taste than all other Cheez-It flavors, the provolone flavor stands out in a sea of snacks that can sometimes err on the side of Cheez-Wiz. For those with a penchant for savory, this Cheez-It flavor pairs well with pretzels, which balance out the smokiness. (We also recommend combining provolone with the original flavor for a DIY snack mix.)

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9. Pepper Jack

With just a tinge of heat, the pepper jack-flavored Cheez-It doesn't overdo the spice as some other zesty flavors might. It's not for everyone though—especially if you despite pepper jack cheese!

Baked Snack Crackers Pepper Jack (Pack of 2)

8. Extra Toasty Cheddar Jack

Even better than the extra toasty Cheez-It is the extra toasty Cheddar Jack Cheez-It—AKA an overcooked cheddar Jack Cheez-It.

Kellogg's Cheez It Crackers Toasty Cheddar Jack 12.4oz 12ct

7. Italian Four Cheese

Certainly the cheesiest of the bunch, the Italian four cheese flavor uses the power of Romano, Parmesan, Asiago and mozzarella cheeses, which blend together for a powerful punch that's tasty AF but not quite overpowering (depending on your tastebuds, of course).

Cheez-It Four Cheese Italian Baked Snack Crackers

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6. Buffalo Wing

This flavor brings you a decadent Cheez-It that packs all the flavor of a real buffalo chicken wing. It's so hot, it'll make you sweat, but like most good, spicy things, you won't be able to put it down!

Baked Snack Crackers, Cheez It Buffalo Wing Flavor Made with Real Cheese and Buffalo Seasoning Baked Into Every Cracker, Delicious Snack for Kids and Adults at Home or On the Go for 2 Packs of 12.4 Oz

5. Whole Grain

Whole grain Cheez-Its are a point of contention (the Cheez-It parent company was even sued over this flavor once), but it doesn't change the fact that this flavor still exists and is still as tasty as ever. It's very close to the original flavor in taste, but there is a distinctness to the baked cracker that can only be explained by the added 8g of whole grains. Maybe it's a little less salt? A little less paprika? We're not sure, but the whole-grain flavor is definitely a little... less.

Cheez-It Baked Snack Cheese Crackers, made with 9g Whole Grain, .75oz (175 count)

4. Asiago

It's hard to mess up Asiago cheese since it's so perfect on its own. *Drools.* Slightly nutty with a hint of creaminess, the Asiago-flavored Cheez-It is a degree or two sharper than other Cheez-Its. In short, it tastes like pure happiness.

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3. Cheddar Jack

As delicious as the Asiago Cheez-It is, we'd be remiss not to give the first three spots to the longest-running, most beloved favorites. The Cheddar Jack Cheez-It is exquisitely done—a true masterpiece of a flavor. Cheddar Jack? Never change!

Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers - Cheddar Jack - 12.4 oz - 2 Pack

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2. White Cheddar

White Cheddar takes the original Cheez-It to new levels (although it doesn't quite do it better than the OG). It features a deep, rich taste that only a cheese-lover can appreciate and it tastes more so like the cheese it's modeled after than any other flavor.

Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Office and Kids Snacks, White Cheddar, 40.8oz Case (40 Pouches)

1. Original

The original Cheez-It flavor is achieved when flour, oil, cheese and paprika all come together in harmony. And it tastes like nothing we've ever tasted before! Is it totally fair to name the original Cheez-It the best? Eh, probably not, but the truth is, Original mops the floor with the rest of these flavors!

Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Office and Kids Snacks, Original, 40oz Case (40 Pouches)

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