# Heart-Stopping Hybrid Meals The Poutine Burger Will Make You Gain Weight Bite by Bite By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-burger References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/foodbeast/the-poutine-burger-21z7) & [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2011/06/27/poutine-burger/) This Poutine Burger, a delicious and heart attack-inducing sandwich combines two of the greatest fast food dishes to have ever been invented. Sandwiched between a fresh white bun, is a [juicy burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatburger-flatburger) topped with savory poutine consisting of gooey cheese curds and warm gravy. While this dish is hard to imagine as anything other than delicious, it is highly advised that it be consumed only a few times during one's life. If you are however, looking for something extremely [indulgent and calorie-loaded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bacon-smasher), then the poutine burger is perfect for you. With each bite of the poutine burger, your taste buds will be transported to heaven, whilst the size of your pants will increase. **Implications** - Consumers relish in being able to indulge in a wide range of hedonistic products. Businesses that provide such consumers with different options or avenues to fulfill decadent desires will benefit tremendously. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decadent Indulgence:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers' desire for indulgent and hedonistic products. - **Creative Food Mashups:** Innovation potential for combining two popular dishes to create unique and enticing culinary experiences. - **Calorie-loaded Creations:** Market for extremely indulgent food products that target consumers seeking calorie-dense meals. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore the creation of hybrid meals to appeal to consumers seeking unique and indulgent dining experiences. - **Gourmet Restaurants:** Upscale dining establishments can experiment with food mashups and decadent dishes to attract customers looking for extraordinary culinary adventures. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery companies can offer calorie-loaded meals as a specialty option to cater to customers who prioritize indulgence over dietary concerns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meaty QSR Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-poutine.md) - [Spicy Pizzeria Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-popcorn-chicken-poutine.md) - [Indulgent Fried Pickle Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-pickle-poutine.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Quick-Prep Poutine Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-bites.md) - [Ultra-Indulgent QSR-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hac-sandwich.md) - [Big Appetite-Satisfying Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-arch.md) - [Butter-Soaked Burger Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guilty-porcini-burgers.md) - [Elevated Canadian-Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-mushroom-bacon-cheeseburger.md)