Cheddars Wisconsin Cheese Bites: Price, Calories & Nutrition Guide
The Cheddars Wisconsin Cheese Bites are the cheese lover’s pick in the Shareable Appetizers lineup: bite-size pieces of Wisconsin cheese, hand-battered and lightly fried until the coating turns crisp and the cheese inside melts. Every order comes with a side of homemade marinara sauce for dipping.
At $8.79, they sit in the middle of the appetizer price range, and splitting one order is the easiest way to start a family meal or feed a table of snackers before the entrées land. This guide covers the Wisconsin Cheese Bites price, exactly what comes with them, their full nutrition panel, the best items to pair with them, and how to order them online.
Price
$8.79
Calories
1,200
Category
Appetizers
What Comes With the Wisconsin Cheese Bites?
Every order brings a full shareable portion of Wisconsin cheese bites — real Wisconsin cheese cut into bite-size pieces, coated in Cheddar’s hand-made batter and lightly fried to order, so the outside stays crisp while the centre goes soft and melty. A side of homemade marinara sauce comes with the plate for dipping; the marinara side itself is listed at just 45 calories. On Cheddar’s To Go menus the bites are paired with homemade ranch instead, so check which dip your location sends if the dip matters to your table.
How Much Do the Wisconsin Cheese Bites Cost?
The Wisconsin Cheese Bites price is $8.79 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. That is less than the Trio Sampler or the Queso Fries, and for a full shareable plate of fried cheese with dip included, it is an easy add-on to a family dinner order or a starter two to four people can split while the main dishes are prepared.
Wisconsin Cheese Bites
Hand-battered Wisconsin cheese, lightly fried, with homemade marinara for dipping.
Shareable Appetizer · Trio Sampler Choice · Dine-In & To Go
$8.79
Prices can differ between restaurants, so check the price shown by your local Cheddar’s before checkout. If your group wants to taste the bites alongside other starters instead of committing to a full order, they are also one of the five choices on the Cheddar’s Trio Sampler plate.
Wisconsin Cheese Bites Nutrition and Calories
The Wisconsin Cheese Bites contain 1,200 calories for the full appetizer order, before the 45-calorie marinara side. That puts them in the upper-middle of the appetizer list — well above the Honey Butter Croissants (440) and the Chips & Homemade Queso (1,030), but roughly half a full Trio Sampler plate. Fat and sodium are the numbers to watch here, while the 52 g of protein is the highest of any appetizer on the menu. Here is the full nutrition panel so you can plan the rest of your order around it:
Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
Calories | 1,200 |
Total Fat | 89 g |
Saturated Fat | 38 g |
Sodium | 3,160 mg |
Total Carbohydrates | 49 g |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
Sugars | 1 g |
Protein | 52 g |
What to Pair With the Wisconsin Cheese Bites
Cheddar’s Trio Sampler is the natural upgrade: the cheese bites are one of its five official choices, so you can put them on a choose-three plate next to picks like Chips & Homemade Queso or Santa Fe Spinach Dip and let the whole table graze across several starters for $12.79.
Honey Butter Croissants bring the sweet contrast. Their warm honey butter plays against the salty, savoury bites, and at $1.99 a basket — and 440 calories, the lightest item on the appetizer list — they round out the table without another heavy fried plate.
Chips & Homemade Queso turns the starter course into a full cheese spread: crisp bites with marinara on one side, warm queso with house-fried tortilla chips and salsa on the other. It is the pairing to order when the whole table is there mainly for the snacks.
Are the Wisconsin Cheese Bites Good for Sharing?
Yes — they sit in the Shareable Appetizers section of the menu, and the whole format is built for passing around: small, hand-held bites that everyone can take a few of while drinks and entrées are on the way. One order works well as a starter for two to four people.
For a bigger group, either add a second order or bring the bites in through the Trio Sampler, where a sampler portion sits alongside two other appetizers on one plate. Either way, order them when the table is ready to eat — like most fried starters, they are at their best hot, straight from the fryer.
Nutrition and Allergen Considerations
This is a fried cheese dish, so the big numbers are the fat (89 g), saturated fat (38 g), and sodium (3,160 mg) for the full order — sharing the plate is the simplest way to keep an individual portion moderate. The official allergen guide flags the Wisconsin Cheese Bites under several categories, starting with the certain ones: dairy (milk), because the bites are cheese, and wheat and gluten from the hand batter. For food allergies, check the ingredients and preparation information before ordering. Cheddar’s warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas — and that fryer items carry a particular cross-contamination risk — so cross-contact can occur. It cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
How to Order the Wisconsin Cheese Bites Online
To check availability and place a takeout order:
- Visit the Cheddar’s online menu.
- Select your preferred restaurant.
- Open Appetizers and choose Wisconsin Cheese Bites.
- Review the item and add any other dishes for your table.
- Confirm the current price and complete checkout.
Availability and pricing can vary by location. If you need to change or cancel a To Go order after placing it, Cheddar’s advises contacting the restaurant directly.
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Final Thoughts
The Cheddars Wisconsin Cheese Bites take real Wisconsin cheese, a hand-made batter, and a quick fry, and turn them into one of the menu’s most shareable starters — with homemade marinara for dipping and 52 g of protein in the plate — for $8.79. Have them on their own, or let them anchor a Trio Sampler plate for the table. Confirm the current price and nutrition information with your selected restaurant before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much do the Cheddars Wisconsin Cheese Bites cost?
The Wisconsin Cheese Bites cost $8.79 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. Prices can vary by location, so check your local restaurant before ordering.
Q2: What dip comes with the Wisconsin Cheese Bites?
They are served with a side of homemade marinara sauce, listed at 45 calories. On Cheddar’s To Go menus the bites are paired with homemade ranch instead, so confirm the dip when you order takeout.
Q3: How many calories are in the Wisconsin Cheese Bites?
The full appetizer order has 1,200 calories, with 89 g of fat, 49 g of carbohydrates, 52 g of protein, and 3,160 mg of sodium — see the nutrition table above for the full panel. The marinara side adds 45 calories.
Q4: Are the Wisconsin Cheese Bites part of the Trio Sampler?
Yes. They are one of the five Trio Sampler choices, alongside Chips & Homemade Queso, Santa Fe Spinach Dip, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, and Cheddar’s Queso Fries, so you can try them as part of the choose-three plate.
Q5: How do I order the Wisconsin Cheese Bites?
Order them online for takeout: open the Appetizers section of the Cheddar’s menu, choose Wisconsin Cheese Bites, and complete checkout. They are also served in the restaurant as a shareable starter before your meal.
