Crispy Fried Cheese
Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese is a 1,070-calorie vegetarian starter featuring 6 hand-cut wedges of whole-milk Mozzarella and Italian Fontina cheese double-breaded in seasoned panko crumbs and served with warm garlic-basil marinara sauce. Priced at $13.50 to $14.95 ($7.95 during weekday Happy Hour), the dish provides 15 grams of dairy protein and drops to 535 calories when split between two diners.
How Many Pieces Come in Crispy Fried Cheese?
Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese (1 order (6 pieces + marinara, 285g)) costs $13.50 on the all-day menu or $7.95 during weekday Happy Hour, delivering 1,070 calories, 15g protein, 49g carbs, and 78g fat per order.
What Is in Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese?
Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese layers 55% whole-milk Mozzarella and 45% aged Italian Fontina into 6 thick triangular wedges double-dredged in egg wash and Japanese panko breadcrumbs, finished with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and warm garlic-basil marinara sauce.
- Whole-Milk Mozzarella Cheese Thick-cut mozzarella slabs providing classic stringy cheese pull
- Creamy Italian Fontina Cheese Rich, buttery Fontina layered with Mozzarella for deeper umami flavor
- Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs Double-breaded in Japanese panko crumbs with Italian oregano & garlic
- Grated Aged Parmesan Topping Dusted over the hot fried cheese wedges with fresh chopped parsley
- Warm House Marinara Sauce 3 oz bowl of crushed plum tomatoes simmered with garlic, basil & olive oil
- Egg Wash & Wheat Flour Dredge Two-stage batter seal preventing molten cheese from bursting in the fryer
- Soybean Frying Oil 100% plant-based cooking oil heated to 350°F for a golden outer crust
- Fresh Italian Parsley & Basil Finely minced culinary herbs scattered across the cheese and marinara
Crispy Fried Cheese Allergens
Crispy Fried Cheese contains milk, egg, wheat, soy, gluten and is prepared in a shared commercial kitchen environment.
Crispy Fried Cheese wedges are pre-breaded blocks of whole-milk Mozzarella and Italian Fontina coated in egg wash and Japanese panko wheat crumbs that cannot be modified for dairy, egg, or gluten food allergens. Cross-contact with gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, and soy cannot be prevented in shared commercial fryers and prep lines.
Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 order (6 pieces + marinara, 285g)) provides 1,070 calories, 78g total fat, 49g carbohydrates, and 15g protein — complete nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese FAQs
01 What kind of cheese is in Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese is crafted with a two-cheese blend of whole-milk Mozzarella cheese and creamy Italian Fontina cheese, double-breaded in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, dusted with grated Parmesan, and served with warm house marinara sauce.
02 Is Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese on the Happy Hour menu for $7.95? ▼
Yes, Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese is featured on the weekday Bar Menu (happy hour) for $7.95 Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the bar area, saving guests $5.55 (41% off) compared to the $13.50 to $14.95 menu price.
03 How many pieces come in Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese? ▼
A standard order of Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese includes 6 thick panko-crusted Mozzarella and Fontina cheese wedges served around a central bowl of warm garlic-basil marinara sauce. Each individual piece contains 178 calories with sauce (or 163 calories without dip).
04 Is Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese vegetarian? ▼
Yes, Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese is a vegetarian dish prepared with dairy cheeses (Mozzarella, Fontina, and Parmesan), wheat panko crumbs, egg wash, plant-based soybean frying oil, and meatless tomato marinara sauce.
05 Is Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese gluten-free? ▼
No, Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese is not gluten-free because the Mozzarella and Fontina wedges are dredged in wheat flour, coated in wheat panko breadcrumbs, and cooked in shared commercial fryers. Guests avoiding wheat should choose starters from the gluten-free menu.
06 Can you reheat leftover Crispy Fried Cheese in an air fryer? ▼
Yes, reheating leftover Crispy Fried Cheese in an air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for 3 to 4 minutes crisps the panko breading while melting the Fontina and Mozzarella core without bursting the outer crust.
07 How does Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese differ from standard mozzarella sticks? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Crispy Fried Cheese layers 55% whole-milk Mozzarella (for stretch) with 45% high-butterfat Italian Fontina (for a velvety melt that stays soft as it cools) cut into 6 thick triangular wedges and double-dredged in Japanese panko crumbs, whereas standard frozen mozzarella sticks rely solely on extruded low-moisture mozzarella cylinders.
