Meals can be more than just the food we eat to fuel our daily activities. From looking bizarre to turning out nothing like the intended dish, these weird food combinations have caught the attention of the Reddit users who shared them, and we’re revealing them to you!
Vanilla Ice Cream with French Fries and Honey
Reddit user jenthewen shared this strange dish consisting of ice cream, French fries, which he claimed were hot, at least when he put them on the plate, and honey. He revealed that as a child, he used to dip his French fries in ice cream when visiting McDonald’s. As an adult, he realized he enjoyed one of these weird food combinations of sweet, salty, hot, cold, crispy, and creamy elements in a single bite.
Fried Ice Cream
A comment on this Reddit post, by user Folsam mentioned: “Where I work, I make these every day. You can roll the ice cream in cinnamon before putting in the egg white so it has something to stick to. Either way, it’s quite tasty.” One of the list weird food combinations of the cold ice cream and the crunch of the fried element doesn’t seem unpleasant, even though the two processes don’t seem to go together.
Chocolate and Avocado
Reddit user ThoughtCenter87 explained that he simply dipped the avocado into the chocolate as if it was sauce. He added: “It tasted good, the avocado lends a creaminess to the chocolate while simultaneously toning down the cocoa flavor.” Although he mentioned that it wasn’t a combination he would try again, he recommended it as an experience worth having because of its creamy texture.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Peeps
Reddit user AllHisFault21 shared this image of a dish prepared by a coworker and brought to a work gathering. The user remarked that using Marshmallow Peeps instead of regular marshmallows made the person one of the worst cooks he had ever seen, and noted that one of these weird food combinations did not work well. A reply from user tropicalturtletwist mentioned: “I bet if you cut the peeps up it would have worked better, they were too big to get gooey and melty.”
Homemade Apple Pie with Cheddar
One of the comments on this Reddit post, from user murmandamos, mentioned: “This is popular, apple and cheddar are good together, though I’ve never tried this application of that combination before.” While other comments noted that, instead of cheddar cheese, a better pairing would be hot custard or lightly whipped heavy cream.
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Peas and Mayonnaise Pizza
While the combination of peas and mayonnaise on pizza might seem strange to many people, some Reddit users commented positively, noting that it isn’t as odd as it looks. A reply from user taintpaint expressed: “Mayonnaise is just another fat, and lots of people dip their pizzas in ranch and aioli. And peas basically taste like nothing but have a little pop that adds texture.” This is one of these weird food combinations that divided opinions.
Potato Chips Dipped in Milk Chocolate
You might expect a combination of two foods that don’t seem to go together to be something someone makes at home, but this particular pairing of potato chips and chocolate is the creation of a major multinational company. Reddit user almadison revealed that he found the snack in a supermarket’s holiday section and that it tasted great. He also mentioned: “I think I’ll try making some on my own and see if I can make them look nicer.”
Watermelon with Soy Sauce
The combination seems really strange, but Reddit user songgorib didn’t realize it was a dish described that way. A reply from user Dongo666 mentioned: “I once saw on that ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ show that a yelling British chef in one French restaurant was serving bits of strawberry with garlic on them as appetizers!” This is one of the weird food combinations that sounds unexpected.
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Banana and Bacon
Another combination you wouldn’t expect to find on a plate is banana and bacon. The closest thing might be seeing them together at breakfast, perhaps with a pancake in the mix, but not in the specific combination Reddit user monkeybawz tried on bread. The user defended his stance arguing: “This should be a thing. It’s so good. Or is it a thing and I missed it?” This is another weird food combinations that may be more appealing that it first sounds.
Ham, Cream Cheese and Banana
Reddit user PigeonDetective took foods that people typically eat in their daily lives, or at least once a week, and created a dish that few find appetizing: banana, ham, and cream cheese. A reply from user RCW777 expressed: “Remove the banana, eat it separately. Roll the cream cheese up in the ham, and that way it isn’t disgusting but instead a delicious snack.” This is one of the weird food combinations that was met with a proposed alternative.
Steak with Blueberries
On the plate, you can see a steak that was apparently measured at a core temperature of 59° F, although that temperature would not correspond to a typical rare or medium level of doneness, seasoned with freshly toasted black pepper, Himalayan salt, habaneros, and ghost peppers, according to Reddit user ExtraTNT. However, the most striking detail is the blueberry accompaniment. This is one of the weird food combinations that stands out as much as the unusual temperature claim.
Peanut Butter and M&M Sandwich
Reddit user DoopenBlorp decided to put a twist on the standard peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that millions of Americans enjoy every day. Instead of using fruit-flavored jelly, he had some famous M&M on hand, so he placed them right on top of the peanut butter. A reply from user Mighty_thor_confused expressed: “Honestly, that sounds really good.” This is one of the weird food combinations that adds candy to a familiar sandwich.
Mac and Cheese with Applesauce
Reddit user jeonguyeon revealed that he often eats Mac and cheese with applesauce, and that the result has a sweet and salty taste, like combining pretzels with chocolate. A reply from user SnooGrapes6804 commented: “So growing up, my mom had always put applesauce on her Mac and cheese and so my siblings and I of course started to do so as well. I didn’t know it wasn’t normal until a friend I had over looked at me like I had lost my mind.” This is one of the traditional weird food combinations.
Baby Carrots with Chocolate Caramel
The image shows baby carrots and apple slices with a chocolate-caramel dip. Reddit user Tactica;-Kitten-117 revealed that the dip recipe consists of 3 tablespoons of PB2, 1 tbsp of cocoa powder, half a scoop of chocolate protein powder, 1 tbsp of sugar-free maple syrup, a splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk for a creamier texture, and a dash of salt. This is one of those weird food combinations that pairs fruit and vegetables with a sweet dip.
Pepperoni Pizza and Banana
Reddit user Responsible_Bed9027 mentioned that he would like many more places to offer banana as a pizza topping option. He also noted that he was initially skeptical about the idea, but it is truly amazing once you try it. A reply from user cleversocialhuman mentioned: “In Sweden, I’ve had ham, cheese and banana pizza with curry powder, which was surprisingly excellent.” This is one of these weird food combinations that has already found fans in Sweden.
Spray Cheese
The United States is particularly associated with spray cheese, which is less familiar in many other countries that is considered quite unusual. While it may seem like a simple way to dispense cheese, non-Americans might mistake it for a condiment like mayonnaise. A reply from user [borrado] mentioned: “Cheddar Easy Cheese is great, while American Easy Cheese is not so great.” This is one of the weird food combinations discussions that highlights how unusual certain cheese products can seem across cultures.
Conclusion
All these dishes might seem hard to find at a typical restaurant where one might go for dinner. However, an increasing number of chefs are daring to create extravagant and unusual dishes, so perhaps these homemade inventions could make their way into commercial establishments in the medium or long term. These Reddit users are true innovators when it comes to weird food combinations!
