There are times when people invent food pairings that are simply amazing. They throw together stuff you wouldn’t normally think to eat – cheese and chocolate, pickles and peanut butter, etc.– and they LOVE it! Some think these blends bring out different flavors – but others consider them just weird. These strange combinations sound like a joke on the surface but many swear by them. Let’s check out 12 of the weirdest food-pairings you can think of — even though most of us probably wouldn’t want to try them.
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Peanut Butter and Pickles
There are those who love the briny bite of pickles with the silkiness of peanut butter. They say the flavors balance each other. For others though, it’s a weird match. Pickles are a little too salty and peanut butter is too sweet for everyone to be a good fit.
Cheese and Chocolate
Cheese and chocolate are both strong flavors in their own right and can seem overwhelming together. Some people love how all the creamy flavors mix together but others think it’s a bit much. This can be a hard combination to swallow because the tang of cheese and the sweetness of chocolate do not go well together.
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Fries and Ice Cream
Adding fries to ice-cream is a guilty pleasure — but not everyone’s in. The idea is that the salty, hot fries go nicely with the cold, sweet ice cream. This contrast is a game changer for some – but many find it strange to have something salted & greasy with a desert.
Bananas and Ketchup
There’s a tart, tomato taste to ketchup, and bananas are just plain sweet. Some people think this goes well together, but others can’t stand the strange contrast. The sweetness of bananas doesn’t fit quite well with the ketchup’s acidity – the combination is tough to like.
Watermelon and Salt
In some places, watermelon is traditionally salted and the salt – it’s said – reveals its natural sweetness. For many, however, this method simply spoils a cool snack. Occasionally, a pinch of salt is a nice touch, but it does not always go well with watermelon’s sweet tartness.
Popcorn and Milk
Some swear by putting milk on popcorn and eating it like cereal. The result is a moist mess that everyone does not like. The mix might have started as a little experiment – but to many it’s an odd recipe that makes the popcorn go soft and the milk salty.
Strawberries and Mayonnaise
Strawberries are juicy and sour — mayonnaise is creamy and tart. Some think the two make a different flavor but most are repulsed by the idea. They aren’t quite the same in texture and taste — so why would anyone even bother with this mix?
Hot Dogs and Applesauce
Hot dogs are savory and applesauce is sticky and slightly tangy. Some say the contrast is good, but for others it’s an odd combination. The smoothness of applesauce and the hardness of a hot dog feels strange — the two aren’t that good together.
Pizza and Honey
There are people who love to drizzle honey on pizza and put on hot toppings. Honey’s sweetness contrasts with cheese — and this sauce is a winner for some, but not for others.
Bacon and Peanut Butter
There’s something about the smoky bite of bacon and rich peanut butter — people say it’s perfect as a snack or sandwich. Both are filling, but some people find them too heavy when paired together. In fact, they are too strong to be enjoyed in the same bowl.
Avocado and Chocolate
Some like avocado with chocolate desserts to give them some creaminess, but it’s a weird combination. Avocado tastes a little buttery, and chocolate is sweet and bold. For most, the combination is jarring — the flavors conflicting rather than merging.
Pasta and Ketchup
For some, Ketchup on pasta is a staple because it’s the fast fix. But some say that the sweetness of ketchup overpowers the pasta. It isn’t as rich as a sauce – so pasta lovers might be wondering why anyone would pick this mix over a real marinara.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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