# Pizza Bun Burgers The Hot Pocket Burger is Filled with Deep Fried Philly Cheese Steak By M | Published 2014-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-pocket-buger References: [eater](http://eater.com/archives/2014/06/19/this-deepfriedhotpocket-stunt-burger-goes-too-far.php) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152553004756477&set=a.268897386476.176866.115970681476&type=1&theater) If you have a knack for trying out outlandish gourmet burgers, you should probably add the Hot Pocket Burger by Philadelphia's fast food chain PYT to your list. This massive burger entices foodies with a Hot Pocket pizza bun and deep fried Philly Cheese Steak. This deliciously decadent burger begins with a flavorful PTY original beef burger that is then topped sky high with deep fried Philly Cheese Steak. On top of that, you'll find some delicious American cheese and [truffle-drizzled cheese wiz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-seor-frenchie) for a gooey explosion of flavor. The best part is the bread burger buns have been creatively replaced with tomato sauce and cheese-filled [Hot Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-pockets-ranch-lovers) for an out of this world cheese-filled eating experience. Is your mouth watering right now? Mine sure is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Restaurants can explore new menu options by combining classic fast-food items with gourmet options to attract more customers. - **Creative Burger Buns:** Innovative burger buns, such as ones made from pizza dough or other unexpected ingredients, can make for a unique and memorable dining experience. - **Deep-fried Delights:** Deep-Fried menu items can attract customers looking for indulgent food experiences and provide an opportunity for fast-food restaurants to experiment with new menu items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast-food Industry:** Fast food chains can leverage the trend of blending gourmet and fast-food, experimenting with new menu items to provide unique dining experiences to customers. - **Bakery Industry:** Bakeries can experiment with unique bread alternatives, like Pizza buns, to expand their product offerings and attract more customers. - **Cheese Industry:** By partnering with fast food chains or restaurants to offer unique cheese-infused menu items, the cheese industry can introduce new products to a wider audience and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meaty Cheesesteak-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-burger.md) - [Heavily-Topped Burger Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunt-brothers-pizza-cheeseburger-pizza.md) - [Hybrid Quesadilla Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesadilla-burger.md) - [Melty Meaty Pizzeria Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-japan-burgers.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Hybrid Burger-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-cheeseburger-pizza.md) - [Burger Cookout-Themed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-burger-pizza.md) - [Pizza Brand Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-joes-pizza-burger.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-cheesesteak.md)