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.

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