People never know how things will turn out once they start cooking a meal in their kitchen. Things can go well, go wrong, or become hilariously funny, as seen in these Reddit posts. These funny cooking fails never fail to catch our attention!
Breadstick Hot Dog
Reddit user ohsitisbedtime revealed: “That’s a garlic and herb butter breadstick. I didn’t have a hot dog bun so I improvised and I regret nothing.” The comments on the post show that many people find it appealing and think it looks decent. Also, this user mentioned that in the end he decided against the ketchup.
Radioactive Tikka Paneer
Reddit user iscariots revealed: “Red 40 is restricted in some countries, but regarding the food coloring, it was delicious. I also did get vegetable dishes, but I was just sad and wanted the cheese and carbs first.” Some other comments pointed out that because of the color, it looked like an Asian food.
Not What Expected
Reddit user GabrielXS explained: “We decided to treat ourselves to a burger this evening. Look at this abomination and they even had the audacity to call it the Zeus burger. Thankfully got a full refund for the entire order from Uber Eats.” Some replies noted that no one should get carried away by AI promotional images.
Giant Frosted Mini Wheat
Reddit user Tres_Once revealed: “I know most of you hate this type of cereal, but I enjoy it so finding this giant one was a nice surprise.” Some people commented that mini wheat is sugary fiber, so it would be the perfect food, but also others remarked that they become soggy too fast.
Baked Pumpkin Custard
Reddit user Happy_Turnover7902 revealed: “I tried to make baked pumpkin custard, but the pumpkin exploded and the egg bloomed.” The user also remembered he had a steamed pumpkin egg custard at school years before, and he tried to mimic that but it steamed for way too long.
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Kind of Corn Dogs
Reddit user colon_dancer_ commented that he did use a tall glass so he could dunk the dogs straight down into the batter instead of rolling them in, but the sausages were still moist from the package so they didn’t dust them and wouldn’t clump. Also, user tesakills mentioned: “You can have some fun with the batter, make it sweeter and add cinnamon to make it breakfast corndogs.”
Last Can of Cranberry Sauce
Reddit user elonmuskthe22 commented: “This is my ration of the day, my last box of stuffing from 2023, my last can of cranberry sauce from 2023, and an ancient packet of noodles from 2016. I may get cranberry sauce again but I generally dislike instant stuffing and have no intent to have it ever again.” It’s one of Reddit’s funny cooking fails.
Strange Tacos
Reddit user CereallsForQuitters revealed that those tacos are made from tunafish and pickles, and that they actually tasted delicious. While many users don’t believe the user’s dish looks delicious, Reddit user sphynxfur commented: “This combo goes hard but I beg you drain your tuna more thoroughly, the mayo water is killing me”. Funny cooking fails always spark debate.
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Chia Jello
Reddit user neverbeenstardust revealed the recipe of this meal: “It’s 72 grams of chia seeds into the cold water while you wait for the hot water to boil, otherwise make one pack jello package directions. It’s set when it stops jiggling.” He also mentioned that this portion of food meant to last several days. It’s another example of funny cooking fails.
The Nutella Goes With… Everything?
Many Nutella fans claim that the spread goes well with any food, but this Reddit user’s boyfriend put that to the test: “He put red onion on Nutella toast, I was shocked when I saw him.” Some comments jokingly ask if he is pregnant, while others question whether he was sober when he acted that way. Funny cooking fails don’t get much stranger.
New Cone Available
Reddit user Taldarimlove revealed that the cone was filled with egg fried rice, “almost as good as the Turkey and sweet and sour pork in a cone”. Reddit user Otterland mentioned that, since the cone does not have a sweet taste, it would work for him, but preferred another one filled with mashed potatoes and cut up wieners. It’s one of the more unusual funny cooking fails.
Bacon, Pasta and Cheese
Reddit user _TheWolfOfWalmart_ revealed: “I believe I just hit the daily sodium intake limit with one meal, but it was delicious in a strange kind of way.” That’s because this man mixed bacon, pasta and cheese in a strange way, sparking some comments like the one that Combat_Wombat23 commented: “If the ingredients were higher quality, it would be a Steakhouse Mac n Cheese.” Funny cooking fails can still taste good.
Everything in the Freezer Meal
Reddit user pretendstoknow revealed that his mom’s fridge broke, so she had the idea of making an everything in the freezer meal. She commented: “It was actually good to be honest. I don’t know all the ingredients.” Some users agreed that there are crinkled fries and most likely bell pepper or tomatoes in there. Not every funny cooking fails story ends badly.
Intent Of Cheeseburgers
Reddit user normansmylie did not reveal exactly what went wrong during the cooking process for these cheeseburgers, but there is no doubt that the cheese used, or the excessive heat to which it was exposed, was the culprit. Reddit user Wonderful_Piano_3853 remarked: “Did you broil cheese until it turned into a brown skin?” Funny cooking fails often come from simple mistakes.
Cold Baked Beans
The mere act of eating cold baked beans is a situation in itself, but this Reddit user revealed that his father enjoyed eating cold baked beans on top of just about anything. In this case, on toast with Promite, which is a vegetable extract spread. He added: “He also does this with canned creamed corn on Promite.” Another one of Reddit’s funny cooking fails.
Cowboy Caviar
This meal, which looks like a rainbow spread out in a bowl, is called Cowboy Caviar. The user who posted this image explained that they found the recipe a few years ago and often serve it as a side dish with meals like pork chops. He also revealed: “One day my wife told me she had a burrito filling that was really good, and while she was searching the fridge for a burrito, he figured out it was this.”
Garlic With Watermelon Juice
Reddit user Silojm revealed that his boyfriend was cooking angel hair pasta with basil on top, but he added garlic and watermelon juice on it. Some comments pointed out that the juice had to be a sour one, to make a great mix, and not a sweet one like watermelon. Reddit user Lickitlikeyoulikeit1 mentioned: “Watermelon with goat cheese, basil, and reduced balsamic vinegar is fantastic.”Funny cooking fails inspire plenty of options.
Reality vs Expectation
Reddit user so_chad had no choice but to reveal, completely devastated, that the promotional image was indeed generated by AI. He also mentioned that paying $65 for that meal seemed really expensive to him, especially considering the small portion size. He could eat at any other fast-food place for far less. Funny cooking fails aren’t always homemade.
Not The Sandwich Advertised
The image above is an advertisement for a tomato and mozzarella sandwich on focaccia bread from one of the most well-known fast-food chains in the United States. But the reality is the sandwich shown below. Reddit user JokingtonPants joked: “Look at all the tomato they gave you!” Another example of funny cooking fails.
Fresh Summer Pasta
Reddit user markon22 posted this image and indicated that, along with this meal, the company seemed to send an implicit message stating they would be reducing the quantity of ingredients used and raising prices. Additionally, this user remarked: “I got tomatoes, but during cooking they kind of settled to the bottom. Just to be clear, I got tomatoes, and it was a tasty meal.” Funny cooking fails sometimes exceed expectations.
Conclusion
All these funny cooking fails are the result of someone deciding to cook, only for something to go wrong somewhere along the way. At least the results are funny, they show that not everyone has a knack for cooking, or at least not an innate one, though it is a skill that can be learned.
