Don’t Knock It 'Til You Try It: 5 Food Combos That Are Shockingly Good!

You’re mindlessly scrolling through your feed, and you come across a food pair so bizarre that you can’t even wrap your mind around it. Pickles in watermelon?? Chocolate chip cookies and sriracha?? Wait a minute, this can’t be real. That sounds like pain! Whoever’s eating that must have taste buds made of titanium. But, as crazy as it sounds, many weird food combos actually slap! Here’s a list of shockingly good food combos. Don’t knock it until you try it!

1. French Fries and Ice Cream

This combo may come as no surprise to some; the salty-sweet pair is the perfect balance of crunch, cool, salt, and savory. People have been dipping their fries in ice cream for a very long time, and even the most popular fast food chains are catching on. Wendy’s has previously aired commercials advertising dipping Wendy’s fries in their Frosty, seemingly hinting that the combo is worth trying. Many McDonald’s customers dip their fries in milkshakes and the various McFlurry flavors. The French Fry and Ice Cream combo might be the day one, original “it girl” salty and sweet food combo.

2. Takis and Cream Cheese

Takis, a rolled tortilla chip with lots of flavoring, has been popular since the mid-2000s. It's almost like, one Summer, they were just the talk of the town. People either love them or hate them; there is no in-between. But thanks to TikTok, eating Takis has a new spin. Many people around the world have been dipping the spicy, tangy chip into cream cheese to give it a cooling sensation. Some people have even taken it to the next level by adding an jalapeno pepper. If you can’t take the heat, but you just can’t resist, try eating Takis with cream cheese for a smoother comfort snack. 

3. Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Oreos

This one sounds crazy and unhinged, but the Internet says otherwise. Smoked bacon-wrapped Oreos have a blend of flavors that somehow work out. The crispy, smoky bacon taste and the soft, chocolatey Oreo goodness are the epitome of sweet and salty. Although not the healthiest option, the bacon wrapped around the Oreo feels like a warm hug full of sweet glaze. Who can decline a warm hug? Once you go for one, you’ll be running back for more. Enough for you to say "Holy smokes"!

4. Ramen and Queso

Ramen and queso seem like a meal that was thrown together with leftover ingredients, but nope, not quite. Ramen and queso are like that one song in the playlist that you always skip then finally decide to listen to, and all of a sudden, you just can’t stop. The cheesy, gooey queso hits those ramen noodles and melts like butter after a few stirs. Perfect for slurping your noodles in seconds. Creamy, rich noodles are great for a late-night snack and a combination you didn’t know was worth trying until now. 

5. Chocolate and Avocado

Chocolate and avocado are the healthiest combo on this list. If you got this far and thought about your arteries or your heart, this last combo is here to save the day. Chocolate and avocado already sound like a combo rich in flavor, and when you try it, you won’t be disappointed. The thick avocado mixed with the sweet chocolate makes for a shockingly good snack. There are many variations too. You can blend the two and make a smoothie, create a chocolate mousse, or chocolate avocado toast. Or simply dip the chocolate in the avocado (or vice versa). There are no set rules; just enjoy a combo you would’ve never expected to leave your taste buds in heaven.

What once sounded like food madness may now be worth a try. You never know, your new obsession may come from an unhinged video that you never expected to hit so differently!