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Foodies everywhere know that it is the unexpected food combinations that are sometimes the best ones. Experimenting in the kitchen might not always work out, but sometimes it is worthwhile. According to a popular internet forum, here are ten unlikely food combinations that are actually mouth-watering and delicious.
1. Peanut Butter & Pickles
One foodie commented that the answer to what weird food combinations people enjoy is usually peanut butter... on everything. And that seems like a reasonable evaluation of this thread, as peanut butter makes an appearance twice on this list! Admittedly the weirdest version is dipping pickles in it, or adding pickles to peanut butter sandwiches. I don't know about you, but I think I'll skip this one!
2. Fruit & Salt
Salting your favorite sweet fruit might seem super weird, but if you've ever had chocolate chip cookies sprinkled with sea salt flakes you know that salt & sweet are a match made in heaven. Salt actually brings out the sweetness, while at the same time balancing it so it's not as overpowering. This works with most fruit but it's especially delicious with mango & different types of melon - just try it, and you'll see!
3. Pepperoni & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yes, I know this sounds disgusting. However, after reading that someone admits to enjoying pepperonis on their chocolate chip cookies, I decided to try it. Both items were already in my kitchen, so why not. In all honesty, it wasn't that bad. Something about the sweet and the heat works: it won't become a staple in my house, but I am certainly not mad at it.
4. Black Coffee & Beef Jerky
Yeehaw! This combination isn't just for the Cowboys anymore. One commenter says black coffee and beef jerky are great ways to start the day.
5. Graham Crackers & Cheese
Again, something about combining sweet and savory just works with my taste pallet. Back in High School, the kids I babysat would come home from school every day and make graham cracker and cheese sandwiches. It sounds gross, but I finally buckled and tried it. This combination has now become an afterschool staple in my house too. And yes, I always steal bites from my kids' sandwiches.
6. Chicken Strips & Honey
Move over sweet and sour sauce; a new dipping sauce is in town. Honey and chicken are a delicious combination. One foodie claims this is an "absolute banger combination," while another suggests mixing Frank's hot sauce into the honey first.
7. Cheese & Apples
One of the most popular unlikely combinations mentioned is cheese and apples. There are several suggestions on which type of cheese makes it taste the best, with cheddar and brie being at the top of the list. While I have been known to add apples to my turkey and cheese sandwiches, I haven't gone as far as one food lover suggests — topping a slice of apple pie with a slice of cheese.
8. Carrots & Mustard
Plenty of dipping sauces for things like chicken nuggets and potato chips exist. Regarding vegetables, the dip used is often ranch or French Onion. One person claims that dipping carrots in mustard is the way to go. They say the natural sweet mixed with tart is pretty good.
9. Peanut Butter & Bacon
Some people think peanut butter tastes good with anything, but bacon is not likely to be at the top of that list. It might sound gross, but apparently, it is a great way to enjoy two of the best foods on planet Earth. One commenter claims that putting the two on a burger is even better, calling it a "flavor explosion."
10. French Fries & Ice Cream
Anyone who has ever purchased a frosty at Wendy's knows how delicious this food combination is. There is nothing quite like dipping your salty French fries into ice cream. Both vanilla and chocolate create a flavor your taste buds will be thrilled with. Plus, the hot and cold combination adds something more to it. Yum.
11. Meatballs & Jam
Meatballs are often paired with marinara sauce, but if you want something new to try, spice things up with some jam or grape jelly. The sweet and savory combination once again comes through for a big win. I am unsure how it would taste if you threw it on top of some spaghetti, but there is a first time for everything.
12. Pizza & Pineapples
This is an age-old dispute. Do pineapples belong on pizza? The population of Earth tends to be split on it, but if I have any say in the matter, I claim the flavor combination works. If this list has taught us anything, sweet and savory works, even when you don't expect it to. So live a little, and put pineapple on your pizza.
Source: Reddit.
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