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Cheesy Fried Chocolate Sandwiches

This DudeFoods Candy Bar Grilled Cheese has Deep Fried KitKats

— September 18, 2014 — Lifestyle
This candy bar grilled cheese involves deep frying KitKats and using them like bread. The experimental sandwich might not look very appetizing, but creator Nick Chipman of DudeFoods insists it tastes "pretty damn good." Chipman previously posted a recipe for an enormous deviled ostrich egg on the same site.

Dubbed the Deep Fried KitKat Grilled Cheese Sandwich, this greasy concoction involved coating two KitKat bars with flour, egg and bread crumbs before briefly deep frying them. Cheese slices were placed between them, creating a candy bar grilled cheese. The 45 second deep frying allowed the sandwich to stay "amazingly intact" as Chipman ate it instead of falling apart in his hands, adding an extra bonus feature.

In the future Chipman is considering creating a burger with a deep fried chocolate chip cookie bun.
Trend Themes
1. Deep Fried Desserts - The trend of deep frying desserts like candy bars is gaining popularity, presenting opportunities for restaurants and food trucks to create unique and indulgent menu items.
2. Unconventional Sandwiches - The rise of unconventional sandwiches, such as using candy bars instead of bread, offers a disruptive opportunity for sandwich shops and food bloggers to create attention-grabbing and flavorful creations.
3. Creative Food Mashups - The trend of combining unexpected ingredients, like deep fried KitKats with cheese, showcases the potential for inventive food mashups that can captivate consumers and attract a loyal following.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - The restaurant industry can explore the trend of deep frying desserts and creating unconventional sandwiches to attract adventurous eaters and stand out from competitors.
2. Food Truck Industry - Food trucks can leverage the trend of deep frying desserts and offering creative food mashups to cater to on-the-go consumers looking for unique and Instagram-worthy dining experiences.
3. Food Blogging Industry - Food bloggers can capitalize on the trend of unconventional sandwiches and innovative food combinations to create engaging content and attract a wider audience interested in unique culinary experiences.
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