Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,503 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,503 cutting edge ideas.

32 Unexpected Comfort Food Toppings

From Savory Fruit Sauces to Bacon Ranch Fries

— June 19, 2014 — Lifestyle
Reflecting a growing desire for diversified consumption, these unexpected comfort food toppings are showcasing how much consumers and retailers are experimenting with exotic flavoring.

While certain foods like burgers and hot dogs are considered to be a staple in North American culture, the popularity of fusion cuisine and diversifying tastes has prompted a complete revitalization of traditional comfort foods. Utilizing unexpected flavor enhancers such as soy sauce, creamy parmesan and custom-made spices to elevate dishes like pies and pizza, these unique comfort food toppings are opening up people's taste buds to a whole new dimension.

Perfect for any adventurous foodie looking to add a little diversity to their day-to-day consumption habits, these unexpected comfort food toppings will help to breath new light into traditionally mundane dishes.

3.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
32
Fruity Superfood Desserts
Fruity Superfood Desserts
This Apple Quinoa Cake is Tasty, Spicy and Enriched with Protein
<
31
Piquant Cherry Dips
Piquant Cherry Dips
The Chiptole Cherry Dipping Sauce Mixes Sweet and Savory Flavors
<
30
Fruity Chili-Flavored Desserts
Fruity Chili-Flavored Desserts
This Recipe for Mango Chili Sorbet is Refreshingly Spicy
<
29
Sriracha Beef Jerky
Sriracha Beef Jerky
LG's Barbecue in Johnson City, TN Takes the Cult Sauce to New Heights
<
28
California Rooster Sauce Burgers
California Rooster Sauce Burgers
The Slater's 50/50 Sriracha Burger is for Those Who Like It Hot
<
27
Cookie-Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls
Cookie-Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls
Introducing the Heavenly Hybrid of Cookie-Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls
<
26
Spicy Poultry Waffles
Spicy Poultry Waffles
This Buffalo Chicken Recipe will Spice Up Your Morning Routine
<
25
Piquante Pork Onion Rings
Piquante Pork Onion Rings
These Sriracha Onion Rings are Wrapped in Crispy Bacon
<
24
Guiltless Vegan-Friendly Burgers
Guiltless Vegan-Friendly Burgers
This Meatless Burger is Seasoned to Perfection and Far From Bland
<
23
Rustic Fungi Pies
Rustic Fungi Pies
This Mushroom Pie Has a Deliciously Savory Taste That Won’t Break Your Bel
<
22
Mouthwatering Noodle Burgers
Mouthwatering Noodle Burgers
This Gourmet Burger is Made with a Ramen Patty
<
21
Meatless Fruit-Topped Pizzas
Meatless Fruit-Topped Pizzas
Serve Your Guests a Sweet and Healthy Appetizer with Apple Pizza
<
20
Fiery Tofu Squares
Fiery Tofu Squares
This Olives for Dinner Recipe Features a Tasty Kick of Sriracha
<
19
Bacon Ranch Fries
Bacon Ranch Fries
The Carl's Jr. Bacon-Filled Fries are Covered in Ranch Dressing
<
18
Marshmallow Pizzas
Marshmallow Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan is Teaming Up with a Candy Company to Create a Peculiar Pizza
<
17
Latke Burgers
Latke Burgers
Celebrate the Thanksgiving Hannukah Hybrid Holiday with a Frankenstein-esque Burger
<
16
Mouthwatering Hybrid Pizza-Burgers
Mouthwatering Hybrid Pizza-Burgers
This Pizza-Burger Promises to Take You to Fast Food Heaven
<
15
Asian Dessert Burgers
Asian Dessert Burgers
The Lotteria Chocolate Chicken Burger is the Ideal Valentine's Day Meal
<
14
Vibrant Healthy Pizzas
Vibrant Healthy Pizzas
This Yellow Beet and Parsnip Wheat Pizza is Both Colorful and Healthy
<
13
Cheesy Brazilian Pizzas
Cheesy Brazilian Pizzas
This Domino's South Korea Pizza Celebrates the World Cup and Brazil
<
12
Diversity-Celebrating Pizzas
Diversity-Celebrating Pizzas
Pizza Hut Canada Has Four New Pizzas That Honor Multiculturalism
<
11
Deep-Fried Cookie Burgers
Deep-Fried Cookie Burgers
National Oreo Day is Being Celebrated in New York with Cookie Sliders
<
10
Fried Chicken Rice Bowls
Fried Chicken Rice Bowls
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Rice Bowl Mixes Eastern and Western Food
<
9
Sizzling Bacon Cannolis
Sizzling Bacon Cannolis
This Bacon Cannoli in an Unexpected Indulgence for Your Taste Buds
<
8
DIY Pancake Pizzas
DIY Pancake Pizzas
The Pancake Pizza Recipe is a Delicious Dish for Any Meal of the Day
<
7
Middle Eastern Waffle Hybrids
Middle Eastern Waffle Hybrids
The Wafalafel is One of the Most Unique Morning Meal Hybrids
<
6
Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs
Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs
Dog Haus' Thanksgivukkah Dog Brings Out the Best Flavors of Both Holidays
<
5
Spicy Skewered Meal Starters
Spicy Skewered Meal Starters
Add a Kick to Your Appetizers with Spicy Sweet Potato Kebabs
<
4
Exotic Asian Hotdogs
Exotic Asian Hotdogs
The Asian Dog Restaurant Offers Hotdogs with Asian-Inspired Toppings
<
3
Chocolate Fried Chicken
Chocolate Fried Chicken
ChocoChicken by Adam Fleischman is a Coo Coo Concoction
<
2
Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
This Burger Replaces the Bun with Fried Spaghetti Noodles
<
1
Unexpectedly Nutritious Crepes
Unexpectedly Nutritious Crepes
This Savory Crepe Recipe Will Meet Your Macro Requirements
<