These savory pastries put an unexpected twist on traditionally sweet confections. While many people expect their pastries to be stuffed with a sweet filling, there are many dishes that are infused with unexpectedly savory ingredients. From bacon-topped donuts to spicy scone sandwiches, these unorthodox pastries are designed to excite your taste buds in completely new ways.
One pastry dish that has seen a number of unusual transformations over the years is the humble donut. While traditional donuts feature sweet fruit fillings and sugary glazes, there are a number of donut recipes that draw from unusually savory ingredients. Some of these ingredients include pulled pork, cheddar cheese and even ramen noodles.
Beyond donuts, other types of popular pastries have also received a savory makeover. For example, there are breakfast croissants filled with spinach, pepperoni and cheese. There are also bite-sized scones infused with popular omelet toppings such as bacon, onions and chives.
36 Unusually Savory Pastries
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Remixed Stadium Foods
The Krispy Kreme Donut Hot Dog Blends Sweet and Savory Unexpectedly
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Spicy Ramen Donuts
Japanese Restaurant Osaka Ohsho Debuts a Limited Edition Dish
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BBQ Chicken Breads
This Savory Monkey Bread is Stuffed with Buffalo Chicken
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Strange Spam Donuts
Mister Eaters is Serving a Unique Spam-Filled Savory Donut
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Puff Pastry Pizzas
Baker by Nature's Sweet Pizza is Topped with Cranberry Sauce
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Bacon-Wrapped Donuts
This Fried Donut Recipe from Oh, Bite It! is Extremely Easy to Make
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Savory Dinner Doughnuts
Mister Donut's Savory Snack Doughnuts Come in Flavors Like Baked Potato
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Savory Intergalactic Pastries
These Star Wars Macarons Literally Taste Out of This World
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Donut Cheesesteak Burgers
This Burger by PYT is Sweet, Savory and Deliciously Gooey
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Asian Noodle Pies
The Cupcake Project's Pad Thai Dish is Served as a Pie with a Peanut Crust
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Conical Thanksgiving Meals
This DudeFoods Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe is a Nontraditional Pastry
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Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Del Frisco's Grille Blends Asian and American Culture with This Dish
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Cheesy Bacon-Topped Pastries
This Bacon Mac and Cheese Donut From PYT Burger is a Savory Delight
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Vietnamese Donut Recipes
Iamafoodblog's Banh Tieu Treats Feature Sesame Seed Ingredients
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Hamburger Tarts
This DIY Pop Tart Involves a Meaty Patty and Cheese
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Mini Pizza Muffins
The Pepperoni Pizza Pull Apart Muffins from How Sweet It Is are a Savory Snack
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Cheesy Crescent Pastries
This Grilled Cheese Donut From Oh Bite It Boasts Layers of Deliciousness
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Savory Donut Desserts
Gourdough's Donuts Bakes Delicious Gourmet Options
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Spicy Scone Sandwiches
L'acajou Bakery and Cafe Serves Its Sandwich for Breakfast on a Scone
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Savory Cheeseburger Donuts
Homer Simpson Inspired the D'Oh Nut Stuffed Burger from PYT Burger
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Hot Sauce-Glazed Cronuts
This Bacon Sriracha Cresnut is Available From DK's Donuts of Orange
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Spicy Buffalo Donuts
Tim Horton's is Set to Release a Buffalo Crunch Donut Flavor in NYC
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Bacon-Topped Treats
The Limited Edition Deluxe Bacon Donut is Available at Some Dunkin' Donuts
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Ramen Donut Mashups
From Culinary Bro-Down, the Ramnut Brings Together Two Unlikely Foods
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Brioche-Based Lobster Donuts
This Boston Bakery Has a New Menu of Meaty Donut Sandwiches
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Savory Croissant Pastries
Starbucks' Breakfast Pastry Items Are Wrapped in Flaky Croissant Folds
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Savory Pizza Bagels
Dunkin' Donuts is Now Offering Specialty Tomato and Mozzarella Bagels
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Pulled Pork Donuts
The Boss Hog Gourmet Donut Comes with Shredded Pork and Potato Salad Toppings
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Turkey Meal Pastries
The Thanksgiving Croissant is a Compact Treat for the Holiday
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Spicy Gluten-Free Muffins
These Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins Make for a Tangy Breakfast
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Cheddar Donut Recipes
These Deep Fried Donuts are a Cheesy Way to Celebrate National Donut Day
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Mexican Donut Mashups
The Taco Donut Hybrid Comes with Queso "Frosting" and Sour Cream "Icing"
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Peppery Bacon Donuts
Tim Hortons is Introducing a New Savory Black Pepper Bacon Donut
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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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Savory Omelet Scones
These Breakfast Biscuits are Filled with Pastry, Bacon and Cheese
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Gargantuan Corn Chip Pies
The Oh, Bite It! Extra Large Frito Pie Takes Things to the Next Level
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Plant-Based Croissant Donuts
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Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Mister Donut Misdo Halloween Collection Has a Ghostly Theme
Edible Clog Charms
Pop-Tarts Croc-Tarts Come with Candy Jibbitz for Decorating Pastries
Everything-Flavored Twisted Pastries
Tim Hortons Selling Its Savoury Twists in 2 New Varieties
Savory Trail Mixes
Nomad Mix's Snacks Include Pickle Chips & Mushroom Jerky
Maple Butter Breakfast Sandwiches
Starbucks Has Added a New Chicken, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich
Crushed Snack Product Donuts
These Krispy Kreme Cheese-Filled Dough-Snacks Come in Three Flavors
Puff Pastry Pizza Snacks
The Little Caesars Crazy Puffs Come in Two Varieties
Upcycled Bacon Jams
TBJ Gourmet's Bacon Jam is Sweet with Smoky or Peppery Flavors
Plant-Based Toaster Pastries
Ghetto Gastro's Toaster Pastries are Powered by Whole Grains
Savory Pastry Cafe Snacks
Tim Hortons Savoury Pinwheels Come in Two Flavors
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Mini Frozen French Pastries
Moi by Mademoiselle Desserts Frozen Mini Beignets are Easy to Enjoy
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Flattened Chocolate-Filled Croissants
Paris Baguette's Spring Menu Features New Croissant Crisps
DIY Mochi Donut Kits
Global Grub Partners with Chef Morimoto for This Playful Product Offering
Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants
Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods Has a New Cookie Dough Croissant
Soft Serve Croissants
Evana Patisserie & Cafe's Decadent Dessert is a French-Asian Fusion
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Sweet Pickle Dips
Plucky Pickle Dip's Two New Dips Blend Cream Cheese & White Beans
East Coast-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Pizza Pizza Donair Menu Features Three Items
Limited-Edition Healthy Snacks
Chamberlain Coffee and DEUX Release Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Candy Bar-Themed Donuts
Cadbury Crunchie Doughnuts from Baker & Baker are Indulgent
Allergen-Free Pastry Crusts
Sweet Loren's Launches Three New Allergy-Friendly Crust Products
Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups
Fans Inspired Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Cheesy Soup Dumplings
Souplings are a First-of-Their-Kind Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumpling
Snackable Pasta Chips
S'noods Turn Pasta from a Dinner Staple into Mid-Day Bites
Baked Good-Inspired Toaster Pastries
Pop-Tarts Frosted Banana Bread is Sweet and Comforting
Croissant-Cookie Baked Hybrids
Goûter Patisserie Partnered with Snapture This for a Crookie Event
No-Nonsense Snack Puffs
FFups Makes "Not Healthy Tasty Tubes"
Savory Snacking Pastries
These New Ginsters Products Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
High-Quality Pork Product Lines
Tender Belly Embraces a Passion for Exceptional Taste and Quality
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Freeze-Dried Candy Donuts
Shipley Do-Nuts' POPTASTIC do-nut Features Freeze-Dried Skittles
Savory Condiment Lip Glosses
Filipinta Beauty Makes Beauty Products Inspired by Pantry Staples
Autumnal Caramel QSR Donuts
The Tim Hortons Dulce Apple Fritter Dream Donut is Here for Fall
Bun-Flavored Easter Mayos
Heinz's Hot Cross Bun Mayo with Cinnamon Spices & Fruit Pieces
Savory Dual-Filling Donuts
The Mister Donut Zaku Mocchi Ring Comes in Three Options
Baked-in-Store Pistachio Croissants
The Extra Special Pistachio Filled Croissant is at Asda
Asian-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
TOCHI's Gourmet Popcorn Line Features Flavors Like Salted Egg & Ube
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Gourmet Donut Collaborations
The COPS Donuts x Alder Signature Donut is a Coconut Cream Glaze
High-Protein Toaster Pastries
Flings are Low-Sugar, Low-Carb and Naturally Flavored
Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts
Duck Donuts Just Unveiled the New Cotton Candy Explosion Donut
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Donut-Flavored Syrups
Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Syrup is a Sweet Treat
Dessert-Inspired Cookie-Flavored Bagels
New York Bakery Cookies N’Cream Bagels are Limited-Edition
Maple-Flavored Tin Meats
SPAM® Maple Flavored is Both Sweet and Savory for Waffle Dishes and More
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches
Blue Bunny & Stuffed Puffs Teamed Up to Reinvent a Campfire Classic
Frozen Ricotta-Stuffed Pastries
Trader Joe's New Sfogliatella Pastry is Filled with Ricotta Cheese
Savory Onion Confit Pastries
Trader Joe's New Onion Confit Swirls are Perfect for Holiday Parties
Pineapple-Packed Pizza Puffs
The Little Caesars Hula Hawaiian Crazy Puffs are Convenient
Spicy Collaboration Pastry Pockets
The Hot Pockets x Hot Ones Snacks are the Hottest Yet
Cheesy Artisan Meat Snacks
These New Country Archer Provisions Products Come in Two Options
Muslim Sourdough Bakeries
Woodlands Sourdough Opens its Doors in Chinatown with New Pastries
Sticky Bun-Flavored Stouts
This Tasty Pastry Stout is Made With Real Sticky Buns
Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs
Snack'in For You Launches a New Snack Line Featuring Vegetable Puffs
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites
Air Meats Chorizo is Half Chorizo, Half Nuts and Rice
Savory Curry-Spiced Granolas
For Good Granola Has Just Added an Unusual New Sweet Curry Granola
Twist Cinnamon Bun Pastries
Trader Joe's New Cinnamon Twist Danish Boasts a Custard Filling
Flavor-Infused Breakfast Pastries
These New Eggo Flavors Focus on Classic Recipes and Tastes
All-Day Cuisine Pie Products
These New Pukka Products are Suited for Enjoying Breakfast to Dinner
Maple Butter Hand Pies
McDonald's Japan Has Added a New Maple Butter Pancake Pie
Buttery Pork Rind Flavors
Pork King Good Releases the 'Old-Timey Butterscotch Pork Rinds'
Southern Spice Pork Products
Prairie Fresh Signature Nashville Hot Pork Loin Filets are Flavorful
Patriotic Americana Pastry Collections
Pinkbox Doughnuts Fourth of July Donuts Arrive Next Week
Pull-Apart Pizza Products
Papa Murphy’s Monkey Bread Comes in Two Flavors to Enjoy
Savory Egg Croffles
Spoke & Hub Added Savory Croffles to its All-Day Breakfast Menu
Chocolate-Filled Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts Releases a 'Frosted Chocolatey Chip Pancake' Flavor
Delectable Flavored Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Brings Back its 'Fan Favs' Collection of Doughnuts
Comfort Food Frozen Pies
These New Pukka Pies Come in Three Satisfying Varieties
Fireside Dessert Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts S’mores Choco & Marshmallow is Arriving in the UK
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Savory Beef Cocktails
The Savory Project Serves Unconventional Drinks Like "Thai Beef Salad"
Smoky Macaroni Meals
Goodles' Smokey Dokey Flavor Shares a Taste of Natural Hickory Smoke
Limited-Edition Coronation Donuts
The Donutelier Coronation Doughnuts are Fit for Royalty
Seasonal Easter Pastries
Ladurée Canada Unveils the Special Desserts and Brunch Menus for Easter
Stuffed Foodservice Croissants
The Hillshire Farm Stuffed Croissants are Quick to Prepare
Flaky Filled Pastries
Costco Launches the New Cherry and Cheese Pastries in its Bakery Section
Savory Curry-Filled Donuts
Mister Donut Zaku Mocchi Ring Donuts are Debuting Two New Flavors
Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers
The Bourbon Nosete Yaku Apple Pie-Style Sheets are Sweet and Spiced
Cheesecake-Filled Mexican Pastries
Del Real's Churro Cheesecake Tamales Combines 3 Treats in 1
Italian-Inspired Potato Chips
The Saucy Ladies' Makes Globally Inspired Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Ready-to-Use Gluten-Free Doughs
Gluten Free Easy Introduces a Game-Changing Solution in the Market
Hybrid Mashup Snack Donuts
Hostess HoneyBun Donettes Combine Two Signature Products
American Sandwich Samosas
Ottawa Samosa's Philly Cheese Steak Samosa Boasts a Rich Flavor
Faux Meat Sausage Rolls
Clive’s Purely Plants Created Vegan Sausagey Rolls with Red Onion Chutney
Savory Butternut Squash Tarts
This Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart is Fall-Ready
Swirled Salted Caramel Danishes
Trader Joe's Just Dropped a New Salted Caramel Swirl Danish
Savory Bread-Making Mixes
King Arthur Baking's Savory Bread Mix Kits Help Bakers Go Beyond Sweets
Pie-Filled Mini Pastries
KFC Introduces the New Handheld Apple Pie Poppers Across North America
Ramen-Infused Chocolates
This Alicja Confections Bar Combines Ramen and Chocolate
Salty-Sweet Cookie Dough Bites
The Newest Dough·Chi Flavor is Rolled in Crunchy Popcorn Crumbs
Apple Pie-Flavored Croissants
The Texas Apple is the Newest Pastry at the Kolache Factory
Spicy Hybrid Bagels
Paris Bakery's Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels are a Spicy Twist on a Classic Pastry
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Well-Spiced Prepackaged Pastry Products
These New Ginsters Products Come in Three Recipes
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Nutty Chocolate Dipped Doughnuts
Voodoo Doughnut's New PB&C Doughnut Leans into a Classic Combo
French Toast Bagel Sandwiches
Einstein Bros.is Offering a New Maplehouse Egg Sandwich
Pistachio Cheese Pastries
Penny For Pound Debuts a Basil Pesto Pastry with Pistachio and Cheese
Savory-Sweet Seasonal Donuts
McCormick & Dough Doughnuts Collaborated on Holiday Doughnut Bites
Swirled Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Krispy Kreme is Adding a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Swirl Doughnut
Convenience-Focused Pastry Products
These New Pukka Savory Pastry Products Come in Two Varieties
Pull-Apart Garlic Breads
Papa Murphy’s Just Added the Sharable New Dish Garlic Monkey Bread
Herbaceous Puff Pastry Appetizers
Herbes De Provence Triangles are Trader Joe's Latest Appetizer
Contemporary Tex-Mex Pastries
Ginsters Chicken Fajita Slice is Limited-Edition
Crispy Caramel Pastries
The Delicious Desserts Company Caramelised Biscuit Yum Yums are Flavorful
Savory BBQ Sundaes
Smokey Bones Serves Savory Sundaes with Brisket and Barbecue Pork
All-Day Pancake Tacos
IHOP is Now Serving Sweet and Savory Pancake Tacos
Nostalgic Cafe Anniversary Donuts
Tim Hortons Retro Donuts Come in Four Varieties
Pulled Pork Parfaits
Smokey Bones is Turning Brunch on Its Head with Its New Pulled Pork Sundae
Cafe-Inspired Seasonal Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Flavors of Fall Collection Has Three New Offerings
Savory Fast-Food Pies
Popeyes Released a Fried Pie with Cream Cheese and Blueberries
Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets
Ruby Slipper is Serving Up Pumpkin Marshmallow Beignets This Fall
Regional Cuisine-Inspired Breads
These New Donatos Cheese Breads Come in Two Options
Puffy Plant-Based Snacks
PeaTos Puffs Come in Two Flavor Options for a New Take on a Classic
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Savory Apple Pork Pies
Pork Farms Hog Roast & Apple Pork Pie is Arriving Now
Savory Stuffed Pasta Dishes
These Noodles & Company Stuffed Pasta Dishes Come in Four Options
Limited-Edition Danish Pastries
Trader Joe's Sweet Danish Pastries Were Crafted in Denmark
Savory Plant-Based Pies
Wagamama & Willy’s Pies Made the Mushroom, Kimchee and Edamame Pie
Exclusive Collab Spreads
The Tasty x PopUp Bagels Collab Shares a Trio of Limited-Time Shmears
Sweet Pizza Dough Pastries
Mountain Mikes is Offering Cinnamon Not-knots for a Limited Time
Baked Free-From Donut Ranges
The Entenmann's Donut Cakes Come in Two Flavors
Savory Cinnamon Bagels
Panera's Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Comes with Ham, Egg and Cheese
Meaty QSR Poutines
These Arby's Poutine Options are Packed with Added Protein
Gluten-Free Frozen Pastries
Gluten Free Easy Brings Satisfying Options to the Freezer Aisle
Festive Jelly Donut Assortments
Duck Donuts Launches the New Holiday Assortment Jelly Donuts
Seasonal Sharp Cheddar Pizzas
Your Pie Created the Bacon and Cheddar Pizza for the Winter Season