Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel cheese-containing heat-stable composition which can be fried. The composition can be produced using different cheese types and flavours. In addition to cheese, the use of maize and/or maize meal is essential in implementation of the invention. By varying the components, as required, products for different flavour directions, for example reduced-fat or else sweet or piquant etc., can be produced. The fried finished product can have the shape of chips and can also be used as a chip substitute. In the production, the components and the flavouring ingredients are melted in a suitable melting machine with intense stirring and brought into the desired shape. After cooling, a solid composition is formed which can then be fried and is heat stable.