Papa John’s Launches Bold New Cheddar Crust Pizza

If you think there’s no such thing as too much cheese, Papa John’s just made your pizza dreams come true. They’ve introduced a brand new Cheddar Crust Pizza and it’s everything cheese fans could hope for. This isn’t your regular mozzarella-covered slice. This is cheddar layered, seasoned, and baked right into the crust. It’s bold. It’s golden. And it’s only here for a limited time starting June 4 at select Papa John’s locations.

This new crust is not just about tossing some cheese on the dough. Papa John’s took their fresh, never-frozen original dough and created something a bit wild. They blended aged cheddar cheese with garlic and herbs, then baked it right onto the edge of the crust. The result is a cheesy, crispy, flavor-packed edge that gives your pizza an extra kick with every bite.

People Already Love It

This crust actually started as a test in a few locations. Some lucky fans in cities like Atlanta got an early taste. One Reddit user mentioned they found the Cheddar Crust Pizza near the company’s headquarters and called it “amazing.” That response helped convince Papa John’s to bring the crust nationwide.

Cheddar isn’t usually the go-to cheese for pizza, but it really works here. It’s sharp, savory, and melts just right. When paired with that garlic-herb blend, the crust becomes a flavor bomb. The texture is on point too—crispy on the outside and soft inside, just how a pizza crust should be.

New Cheddar Cheesesticks Make It Even Better

As if the cheddar crust wasn’t enough, Papa John’s also dropped another cheesy snack to match. Enter the Cheddar Cheesesticks. They start with the same pizza dough, brushed with garlic sauce, then loaded with cheddar cheese and baked until golden. They come with Papa John’s signature pizza dipping sauce and they’re as addictive as they sound. Perfect for sharing, or not sharing at all.

The Shaq-a-Roni Is Now a Full-Time Deal

Cheese isn’t the only thing making waves at Papa John’s right now. The Shaq-a-Roni pizza, created with Shaquille O’Neal, is now a permanent menu item. This pizza is huge. It’s extra-large, loaded with more than half a pound of cheese, and topped with extra pepperoni.

It used to be a limited-time thing, and fans were always asking for its return. Now, you don’t have to wait. Starting at $15.99, the Shaq-a-Roni gives you oversized flavor every day of the week.

Employees even joke about how much attention this pizza gets. One Reddit comment said, “We cannot exist without hearing ‘Shaq’ like a billion times a day.” That kind of energy around a pizza says a lot.

With new cheddar-loaded creations and the return of a fan favorite, Papa John’s is clearly stepping things up this summer. Whether you’re in it for the cheesy crust or the mega-sized Shaq-a-Roni, there’s something worth trying right now.