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Weird Food Pairings You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner

Introduction 

    Weird cravings are a very real thing. Sometimes they hit during a hormonal cycle, pregnancy, stressful days, or simply when boredom strikes. While some combinations may sound questionable at first trust me when I say there's a chance it might turn into your favorite snack. Over the last couple of years I have discovered a few unusual combinations that have changed my snacking game. Here are the top 3 Weird Food Pairings and why you might wish you tried them sooner. 

1. Hot Cheetos and Cream Cheese

      Hot Cheetos and cream cheese is my go to late night snack that is absolutely unbeatable. This one might sound the most normal, what’s not to love about a spicy, salty, savory chip paired with a cool, creamy spread to balance the heat? Don't worry you still have the satisfying crunch of the chip just this way it is paired ups with the perfect soothing texture. This paring is similar to have sour cream and nachos, or spicy wings and ranch! Just remember: don't knock it till you try it!

2. Melted Cheese on Pancakes

    Yes, you read that correctly, melted cheese on pancakes. This one, I understand, may sound strange, especially when I add the fact that it's even better dipped in syrup. This food pairing has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember, and it all started with my au pair. My au pair was from Brazil, and in Brazilian culture, it is very common to put cheese (queso) on sweet foods, such as pancakes. Her teaching us this changed childhood breakfast habits only for the better. Now that I'm older, I may not eat it as often, but it is one of many comfort foods I turn to when I need an extra push. The fluffiness of the pancake, the sweetness of the syrup, and the mellowness of the cheese blend perfectly, making it a truly comforting pairing. I'm sure you have these items in your home right now, why not give it a try?

3. French Fries and Ice Cream 

    Who needs ketchup when you have a milkshake? French fries and ice cream, sounds like a perfect sweet and salty love story to me. The first time I ever tried this was with a Wendy’s Frosty and a side of fries, and to this day, that’s still my favorite way to enjoy this pairing. There’s just something magical about hot, salty fries meeting cold, creamy ice cream. It shouldn’t work, but somehow these opposites attract and create the perfect bite. It’s so simple, yet not explored enough, a comfort combo hiding in plain sight. Don't miss out on one of life's simplest joys, try it!

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