
A big dill? Cheetos unveils Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor: When you can get them

Cheetos has unveiled a new flavor that is sure to be a big dill to a lot of its fans.
The popular cheesy chip brand announced Tuesday its first-ever pickle flavor is hitting store shelves nationwide after "longtime pleas from pickle lovers everywhere," according to a news release.
The flavor, Cheetos Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle, blends "the timeless tang of dill pickles with the hit of heat Flamin' Hot fans know and love," according to the brand, adding that pickle was the most requested Cheetos flavor by customers.
The company pointed to the various creations its fans have posted on social media showcasing their love for Cheetos and pickles, including dusting Flamin' Hot Cheeto powder (what fans call "Cheetle") over pickle spheres. The company mentioned Pinterest naming pickles as a top trend for 2025 as another reason for the new flavor.
When are Cheetos Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle available?
Bags of Cheetos Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle are available starting Tuesday at retailers nationwide, according to the company.
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Other recent pickle-inspired food creations
Pickles have recently inspired other food items from national brands, including a flavor at another cheesy snack brand.
In June 2024, Goldfish introduced a limited-edition Spicy Dill Pickle-flavored cracker to its lineup. The flavor joined a long line of limited-edition offerings from the brand, including Goldfish Frank's Red Hot and Goldfish seasoned with Old Bay.
The pickle-flavored crackers were only available for a limited time and the company also posted to social media interest as a contributing factor in choosing the new flavor.
"Consumer passion for new Goldfish flavors is a constant source of inspiration," said Janda Lukin, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Campbell's Snacks, in a news release at the time. "Overwhelming demand, from social media buzz to petitions, fueled the creation of our new Spicy Dill Pickle flavor."
In October 2024, Jimmy John's unveiled the Picklewich, which was a sandwich that replaced the two pieces of bread with pickles.

The Picklewich combined "all the signature fresh flavors of a classic Jimmy John's sandwich," the company said, but with a twist – a giant kosher dill pickle replaces the bread, offering a "juicy, crunchy and satisfying bite."
The sandwiches were available Oct. 28-Nov. 14 last year.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].