You might have come across some weird food combos that taste good and have become popular because of trendy reels, such as soy sauce and ice cream, Nutella and chips, and more. But, in this list, we go through some newer weird food combinations that cater to different groups including fruit lovers, health-conscious people, and sweet and salty fanatics!
Weird Food Combinations You Have To Try:
1. Oranges On Pizza
I’ve always wondered what other fruit pairings apart, from pineapple, we can add to pizza that well, divide the world. The answer was in citrus apparently… because in the first spot of our weird food combinations you have to try list, you have… Oranges over pizza.
This unpopular food combination got its moment of glory in March 2025, when a pizza restaurant in Melbourne, Australia, “Bubba Pizza,” added oranges to their ham pizza! Since then, people have become more excited to taste the unique combo themselves!
2. Fried Apples + Melted Cheese
There are recipes for Apple Crestini online that indeed utilize both of the main ingredients, but the weird food combination hasn’t gone mainstream yet. Considering how people like apples in their grilled sandwiches, I have no doubt that even this combination of classic fried apples alongside melted cheese, whether in the form of a dip or dressing, will work well, especially for cheese fanatics!
3. Cheese + Banana
We have other weird food combos that taste good,, including Cheese in our midst… Banana Cheese. There are so many ways to utilize both of these ingredients for a nutritious snack- cold as is, and baked versions!
The easy peasy version: Just slice the banana into rounds and then dice out the small hole in between to add a piece of cheese. Pan-fry the cheese-filled banana for a minute, and they are ready.
The baking recipe will be reminiscent of a trend nowadays; you might have come across or seen Banana chips with cheese seasoning which are already a big hit in the market, so you know this mix works! Instead of buying cheese seasoning ones, you can just add shredded cheese as you bake or air fry the diced bananas as a contender for weird food combinations that are good!
4. Plantain + Mayo
Talking about bananas reminds me of their popular alternative, which not only shares certain taste notes with the popular fruit but also looks quite similar to it: Plantains. While bananas are popular to use in sweet dishes, plantains are better suited in savory ones.
That’s why the mix of fried plantains sprinkled with salt and dipped in mayonnaise can work in your favor if you are looking for savory, weird food combinations that are good!
5. Watermelon + Everything Bagel Seasoning
You’ve seen watermelon pizza and watermelon salad; now that I’m rethinking, I’ve also come across watermelon being used as a meat alternative. This just shows the versatility of the tasty, low-calorie fruit. If you like just the right amount of sweet and savory, try healthy, weird food combinations that taste good, such as mixing the said fruit with the popular Everything Bagel seasoning.
If you don’t have the aforementioned seasoning right at home, you can also make it at home yourself with ingredients such as sesame or poppy seeds, coarse salt, and more where you just toss them around and they are ready for a sprinkle. According to popular opinion, Tijon seasoning suits the watermelon slices just as well.
But the benefit of making the seasoning yourself is that you’ll only add the ones you like, and hence, can have more control over the flavor.
6. Chips + Cottage Cheese + Pickles
Cheese over unsalted crackers, topped up with diced tomatoes and seasoning, are such popular dishes to be served as appetizers. But, if you are bored with that, try these other savory, weird food combinations that taste good that can very well become your favorite snack in the future: chips with a side of pickles, either spread or dipped in tasty and smooth cottage cheese!
After reviewing this combo online, I came across different interpretations of the said mix of ingredients, so I know you can be creative with this one. Choose any style of crisps or flavor or cottage cheese as you see fit.
7. Toast + Crumbled Wafer Chocolate
Nutella over buttered toast has become a mundane choice. You can also find other sweet spreads to apply over, such as toffee butter, cookie butter, almond plus chocolate spreads, and whatnot.
But, for a dessert that’s unique and gives a new spin and even texture to the dish, then use crumpled wafer chocolate, such as popular candies like Kitkat, on your freshly buttered toast from the
8. Chips + Bread + Miracle Whipped Cream
Another weird food combination that is good and brings people nostalgia—the possibilities are many in this trio! You can use either nachos, thin crisps, the classic potato ones, or any other to your liking. Just stack them between two slices of bread, essentially white ones, and a dollop of sweet cream.
To turn this into a savory meal, you can switch whipped cream for a type of cheese, sliced or canned cheese. Top Tip: Because of the added ingredients, you might feel the need for salt, as only chips contain it. No problem if that happens, just sprinkle it from the pantry between the breads!
Conclusion
The main pull of weird food combos that taste good is the fact that they have a perfect mix of sweet and savory. The majority of these weird food combinations you have to try indeed prove that. But when you do get a chance to actually make these, remember to be creative. Many of these mixtures of ingredients rose out of house recipes, and you don’t know if you’ll find another in your home!
If you have any allergies, please take precautions, don’t try out that particular ingredient, and consult with your doctor.
