17 Unconventional Comfort Food Sauces

From Spicy Waffles to California Rooster Sauce Burgers

— June 20, 2014 — Lifestyle
As consumers become more intrigued by flavor experimentation, traditional recipes are seeing an overhaul with completely new ingredients, and these unconventional comfort food sauces are showcasing how diverse cuisine is becoming.

Utilizing traditional flavor enhancers like salad dressings, spreads and both sweet and savory sauces to enhance down-to-earth eats like pizza and burgers, consumers are switching up old school recipes with new and exotic flavoring. Revitalizing how conventional dressings and sauces are used, foodies are experimenting with unexpected ingredients to incorporate culturally diverse references into their day-to-day dietary habits. From hot dogs topped with peanut butter to burgers flavored with Sriracha sauce, these unconventional comfort food sauces are serving to enhance everyday eats with greater dimension.

A great way to enhance comfort foods with diverse appeal, these unconventional sauce toppings are ideal for any food enthusiast looking to get a little adventurous with their favorite go-to dishes.
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California Rooster Sauce Burgers
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Spicy Poultry Waffles
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Cake-Infused Hot Dogs
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Mouthwatering Noodle Burgers
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