ReturningWhile supplies last
Jack in the Box · Mozzarella Sticks
Fried mozzarella sticks returning to the menu, available individually or as part of the Doomsday Dipping Box.
Every mozzarella menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put mozzarella on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 18 mozzarella menu launches across 8 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Jack in the Box, Chili's Grill & Bar, Taco Bell, Twin Peaks.
- Launches
- 18
- Chains
- 8
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 1226-09
- 626-10
Who launched mozzarella first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panera Bread | Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup | September 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Panera Bread | French Ciabatta Dipper | September 3, 2026 |
| 3 | Denny's | Mushroom Swiss Melt | September 4, 2026 |
| 4 | Twin Peaks | Street Corn Quesadilla | September 8, 2026 |
| 5 | Twin Peaks | 4 Cheese Ravioli Skillet | September 8, 2026 |
| 6 | Twin Peaks | Peaks Sampler | September 8, 2026 |
| 7 | Taco Bell | Grilled Steak Three Cheese Taco | September 19, 2026 |
| 8 | Taco Bell | Slow-Roasted Chicken Three Cheese Taco | September 24, 2026 |
| 9 | Shake Shack | Black Truffle Shack Stack | September 29, 2026 |
| 10 | Shake Shack | Black Truffle 'Shroom | September 29, 2026 |
All launches
New permanentPermanent
Chili's Grill & Bar · Nashville Hot fried mozzarella
A fried mozzarella flavor variant inspired by Nashville hot seasoning, part of the Triple Dipper lineup.
New permanentPermanent
Chili's Grill & Bar · Honey Chipotle fried mozzarella
A fried mozzarella flavor variant made with honey chipotle sauce, part of the Triple Dipper lineup.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.49
Taco Bell · Creamy Sriracha Chicken Nacho Fries
Signature Nacho Fries topped with Creamy Sriracha Chicken, warm nacho cheese sauce, a blend of mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar cheeses, and pico de gallo.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Chili's Grill & Bar · Chicken Parm Big Crispy
A chicken sandwich topped with crispy fried chicken and fried mozzarella planks layered with marinara sauce, served with fries, white cheddar mac and cheese, and sides of marinara and house-made ranch dressing. Rolls out nationwide a week after a limited city debut.
New permanentPermanent$9.00
Twin Peaks · Hottie Flatbread
A $9 flatbread topped with smoked chicken, Billionaire's Bacon, fresh jalapenos, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, white sauce, parsley, crushed red pepper, and ranch, part of Twin Peaks' new late-night menu.
New permanent5 days left
Denny's · Mozzilla Melt
A sandwich made with grilled sourdough bread, golden-fried mozzarella sticks, melted American and provolone cheese, served with tomato sauce for dipping and a side of wavy-cut fries. It is a new version of the chain's former Fried Cheese Melt.
ReturningWhile supplies last$12.99
Marco's Pizza · Margherita Magnifico Pizza
A large pizza featuring fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes sliced in-store, a shredded three-cheese blend, Marco's signature sauce, garlic sauce on the crust, romesan seasoning, and a basil drizzle made from fresh chopped basil.
ReturningWhile supplies last$11.49
Shake Shack · Black Truffle 'Shroom
A crispy-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted Muenster and cheddar cheeses, served with shredded lettuce and black truffle sauce on a toasted potato bun.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$14.79
Shake Shack · Black Truffle Shack Stack
A quarter-pound Angus beef patty with fontina cheese, a fried portobello mushroom stuffed with muenster and cheddar cheeses, and black truffle sauce made with imported truffle oil, on a toasted potato bun.
Test marketWhile supplies last$4.49
Taco Bell · Slow-Roasted Chicken Three Cheese Taco
A grilled flour tortilla with a three-cheese blend grilled onto it, filled with slow-roasted chicken, Creamy Jalapeño Sauce, seasoned potato crispies, pico de gallo, and chile-lime seasoning.
Test marketWhile supplies last$4.49
Taco Bell · Grilled Steak Three Cheese Taco
A grilled flour tortilla with a three-cheese blend (mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar) grilled onto it, filled with grilled marinated steak, Creamy Jalapeño Sauce, seasoned potato crispies, pico de gallo, and chile-lime seasoning.
New permanentPermanent$14.99
Twin Peaks · Peaks Sampler
An expanded six-way sampler featuring Mozzarella Bites, Chicken Tenders, Fried Pickles, Fried Ravioli, Game Day Franks, and Crispy Mini Tacos.
New permanentPermanent$8.99
Twin Peaks · 4 Cheese Ravioli Skillet
Cheese ravioli tossed with marinara and white sauces made from scratch in-house, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan.
New permanentPermanent$9.99
Twin Peaks · Street Corn Quesadilla
Smoked chicken, mozzarella, and pico de gallo griddled in a flour tortilla, finished with lime crema and Tajín, served with black bean dip and avocado smash.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Denny's · Mushroom Swiss Melt
A new sandwich melt with mushroom and swiss cheese, part of Denny's limited-time Fall Fest menu.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Panera Bread · French Ciabatta Dipper
Marinated sliced steak, melted provolone, melted asiago, and garlic aioli on ciabatta, served with a small container of Bistro French Onion Soup for dipping.
New permanentPermanent
Panera Bread · Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup
A combination of Italian-inspired sausage, lasagna ribbon pasta, and Parmesan cheese in a ricotta-tomato broth topped with Asiago cheese.