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.
32 Unexpected Comfort Food Toppings
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Chocolate Fried Chicken
ChocoChicken by Adam Fleischman is a Coo Coo Concoction
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Unexpectedly Nutritious Crepes
This Savory Crepe Recipe Will Meet Your Macro Requirements
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Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs
Dog Haus' Thanksgivukkah Dog Brings Out the Best Flavors of Both Holidays
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Mouthwatering Hybrid Pizza-Burgers
This Pizza-Burger Promises to Take You to Fast Food Heaven
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Vibrant Healthy Pizzas
This Yellow Beet and Parsnip Wheat Pizza is Both Colorful and Healthy
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Diversity-Celebrating Pizzas
Pizza Hut Canada Has Four New Pizzas That Honor Multiculturalism
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Exotic Asian Hotdogs
The Asian Dog Restaurant Offers Hotdogs with Asian-Inspired Toppings
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Middle Eastern Waffle Hybrids
The Wafalafel is One of the Most Unique Morning Meal Hybrids
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Deep-Fried Cookie Burgers
National Oreo Day is Being Celebrated in New York with Cookie Sliders
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Latke Burgers
Celebrate the Thanksgiving Hannukah Hybrid Holiday with a Frankenstein-esque Burger
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Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
This Burger Replaces the Bun with Fried Spaghetti Noodles
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Marshmallow Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan is Teaming Up with a Candy Company to Create a Peculiar Pizza
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Fried Chicken Rice Bowls
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Rice Bowl Mixes Eastern and Western Food
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Sizzling Bacon Cannolis
This Bacon Cannoli in an Unexpected Indulgence for Your Taste Buds
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Cookie-Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls
Introducing the Heavenly Hybrid of Cookie-Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls
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Cheesy Brazilian Pizzas
This Domino's South Korea Pizza Celebrates the World Cup and Brazil
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Asian Dessert Burgers
The Lotteria Chocolate Chicken Burger is the Ideal Valentine's Day Meal
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Sriracha Beef Jerky
LG's Barbecue in Johnson City, TN Takes the Cult Sauce to New Heights
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California Rooster Sauce Burgers
The Slater's 50/50 Sriracha Burger is for Those Who Like It Hot
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DIY Pancake Pizzas
The Pancake Pizza Recipe is a Delicious Dish for Any Meal of the Day
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Mouthwatering Noodle Burgers
This Gourmet Burger is Made with a Ramen Patty
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Piquante Pork Onion Rings
These Sriracha Onion Rings are Wrapped in Crispy Bacon
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Piquant Cherry Dips
The Chiptole Cherry Dipping Sauce Mixes Sweet and Savory Flavors
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Guiltless Vegan-Friendly Burgers
This Meatless Burger is Seasoned to Perfection and Far From Bland
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Fruity Superfood Desserts
This Apple Quinoa Cake is Tasty, Spicy and Enriched with Protein
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Spicy Skewered Meal Starters
Add a Kick to Your Appetizers with Spicy Sweet Potato Kebabs
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Bacon Ranch Fries
The Carl's Jr. Bacon-Filled Fries are Covered in Ranch Dressing
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Rustic Fungi Pies
This Mushroom Pie Has a Deliciously Savory Taste That Won’t Break Your Bel
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Meatless Fruit-Topped Pizzas
Serve Your Guests a Sweet and Healthy Appetizer with Apple Pizza
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Spicy Poultry Waffles
This Buffalo Chicken Recipe will Spice Up Your Morning Routine
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Fiery Tofu Squares
This Olives for Dinner Recipe Features a Tasty Kick of Sriracha
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Fruity Chili-Flavored Desserts
This Recipe for Mango Chili Sorbet is Refreshingly Spicy
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Simple Health-Consious Cafes
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Chocolate Fried Chicken
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Edible Pop Culture Portraits
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Sakura-Inspired Burgers
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Edible Customized 3D Cookies
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Overstuffed Gluttonous Burgers
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Tantalizing Taco Burritos
The Taco Bell Quesarito is a Burrito Wrapped Up in a Soft Quesadilla
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Pop Culture Food Art
Tisha Cherry Recreates Delicious Versions of Portraits and Street Art
Food Car Parts
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Fantasy TV Show Burgers
Featuring Kale Patties, the Kaleesi Burger is Game of Thrones Themed
Seasoned Street Meat Decor
The Hot Dog Pillow From Shop Jeen Celebrates One's Junk Food Obsession
Dollhouse Pizza Dioramas
The Cheesy Surface is Perfect for a Miniature Patio Set
Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs
Dog Haus' Thanksgivukkah Dog Brings Out the Best Flavors of Both Holidays
Breakfast Burgers
The Wake-N-Bacon Breakfast Burgers are Savory and Sweet
Junk Food Jewelry
This Jewelry Collection by GoldieRox Marries Burgers and Bling
Bacon-Wrapped French Fries
These Bacon Wrapped Fries are Going to Be a Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
Triple-Mashed Desserts
The Oreo and Peanut Butter Stuffed Red Velvet Cupcakes is Epic
Superhero-Themed Pizzas
Pizza Hut Singapore is Selling an X-Men Pizza to Promote the Movie
Adorable Woodchuck Recipes
The Groundhog Hot Dogs by Sandra Denneler are Repeatedly Welcomed
Customized Cookie Lounges
The Oreo Trending Vending Lounge Serves up Food for Thought
Edible 3D Drumsticks
This 3D KFC Drumstick Looks Edible and Delicious
Cookie-Infused Cheesecakes
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Crowdsourced Burger Competitions
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Shocking Hamburger Statistics
This Chart Reveals How Many Burgers Americans are Eating Each Year
Hilarious Hanukkah Invitations
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Eccentric Electro Editorials
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Porky Charity Races
Bacon Chase by Red Frog Events Benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Healthy No-Bread Bruschetta
Sweet Potato Bruschetta is a Yummy Snack to Calm Your Cravings
Chili Dog-Stuffed Crusts
Pizza Hut New Zealand Locations are Giving you Two Meals in One
Potato Chip Burgers
The Lolita Burger Combines Two Deliciously Unhealthy Foods
Diversity-Celebrating Pizzas
Pizza Hut Canada Has Four New Pizzas That Honor Multiculturalism
Exotic Asian Hotdogs
The Asian Dog Restaurant Offers Hotdogs with Asian-Inspired Toppings
Middle Eastern Waffle Hybrids
The Wafalafel is One of the Most Unique Morning Meal Hybrids
Cookie-Based Fast Food
This McDonald's Extra Value Meal is Turned Into a Cookie Meal
Pasta Bacon Taco Hybrids
These Indulgent Bacon Weave Taco Breaks Calorie-Topping Records
Marijuana-Infused Pizzas
This Vancouver Restaurant will Serve You a Weed Pizza
Gamified Character Burgers
This Video Game-Themed Bacon Burger is Shaped Like a Koopa Troopa
Fiery Hot Sauce Liqueurs
Add a Kick of Flavor to Your Vodka Collection with UV Sriracha Vodka
Alphabetical All-Encompassing Burgers
The Alphabetical Sandwich Provides Flavor from A to Z
Black Ninja-Inspired Burgers
The Burger King Black Ninja Burger is a Japan Exclusive
Cookie-Glazed Bacon Recipes
This Dude Foods Recipe Combines a Bacon Strip with Oreo Cookies
Bite-Sized Hummus Muffins
These Hummus Cups are Light Appetizers to Serve at Your Next Party
Deep-Fried Cookie Burgers
National Oreo Day is Being Celebrated in New York with Cookie Sliders
Sports Star Chicken Meals
KFC Japan Celebrates a Soccer Icon with the Cristiano Ronaldo Pack
Delicious Ireland Celebratory Donuts
These St.Patrick's Day Donuts Look Deliciously Minty
Latke Burgers
Celebrate the Thanksgiving Hannukah Hybrid Holiday with a Frankenstein-esque Burger
Superhero-Inspired Bacon Burgers
Carl’s Jr. is Introducing X-Men Burgers to Its Menu
Marshmallow Pizzas
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Confusing Dessert Pizza
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Apocalyptic Bacon Products
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Braised Beef Sandwiches
This Mighty and Meaty Rib Grilled Cheese Will Have Foodies Rejoicing
Illusory French Fry Ads
This McDonald's Ad Shows a Bunch of Friends Sharing French Fries
Dessert-Improving Technology
The Cookie Perfection Machine Makes Different Recipes at Once
Sweet Treat-Flavored Straws
Dippin' Dots Celebrates a Quarter Century with New Magic Milk Straws
Hamburger Tarts
This DIY Pop Tart Involves a Meaty Patty and Cheese
Girl Scout Cookie Cheesecakes
These Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Use the Iconic Cookie
Boozy Fruit Spreads
The Jam Stand Creates Alcohol-Infused Fruit Preserves
Fast Food Fanatic Fashions
The O-Mighty Fries Skirt from Shop Jeen Celebrates Unhealthy Eats
Asian Dessert Burgers
The Lotteria Chocolate Chicken Burger is the Ideal Valentine's Day Meal
Japanese Bacon Cube Burgers
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DIY Pizza Kits
Digiorno's Frozen Pizza Kit Makes It Super Easy to Make Your Own Pizza
Savory Sweet Cookie Flavors
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Minature Cookie Sandwiches
This Baci di Dama Recipe is a Chocolate and Hazelnut Delicacy
Fruity Granola Pizzas
This Delicious Dessert Pizza is Made with Oatmeal and Berries
Savory Donut Desserts
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Fiery Hot Holiday Candies
These Spicy Candy Canes Were Inspired by Sriracha Hot Sauce
Insane Heart-Attack Cheeseburgers
The Monte Cristo Burger by Michael Voltaggio is Sweet & Savory
Herb Slot Skewers
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California Rooster Sauce Burgers
The Slater's 50/50 Sriracha Burger is for Those Who Like It Hot
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Spicy Condiment Collaborations
Srirachup is a Taste Bud Exploding Combo of Sriracha and Ketchup
Meaty Pizza Crusts
The Meatza Pizza Substitutes Gluten-Filled Crusts With Ground Beef
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Lemon-Flavored Lattes
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Urban Fast Food Fashions
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Popcorn Chicken Nachos
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Noodle Pizza Crusts
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Meaty Floral Corsages
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Fried Chicken Pizza Crusts
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Cinnamon Bun Sandwiches
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Deep-Fried Cheese Patties
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Savory Japanese-Inspired Confections
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Deceptive Dessert Burgers
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Nutritious Food Maps
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Bacon Ranch Fries
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Cheese-Coated Vegetarian Snacks
Cheesy Broccoli Appetizers Will Make Your Kids Love Vegetables
Heart-Shaped Waffle Makers
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Caffeinated Breakfast Pastries
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Delectable Pork Welcome Mats
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Sugar-Attack Morning Meals
The Donut Chip Breakfast Sandwich Revamps Krispy Kreme Creations
3D-Printed Condiment Caps
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