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For those among us who put everything they can find in their fridge into bowls, warm it up, and call it a "stir-fry," we wrote this list for you. And for the rest, those sad people who relegate doughnuts to breakfast time and think bacon can't be matched with something sweet (expand your mind, brah!), it's time to live a little.
After the summer of the cronut and its insanely long lines, we'll need a few more weird food combinations to get us through fall. With bathing suits behind you, and sweater weather coming into full-swing, you have no excuse not to try every item on this list twice because no one will see your emerging muffin-top. Check this list of the 20 craziest food hybrids and discover the delicious foods that have an all out war on your skinny jeans and tight T's.
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Turducken
Where: In your kitchen
For that time that you're craving turkey and chicken and duck—all at the same time. A clear slap in the face to PETA, this insane meat combo is a bird stuffed in a bird stuffed in yet another bird. Before Sarah McLachlan starts singing, the tofucken is also available for the vegetarians among us.
Flagel
Where: At your local bagel store
Some like to call this a marriage between flatbread and a bagel, but you could get the same effect from a guy sitting on your lunch bag on the train. We're not mad at it, though. The flagel is delicious regardless of whether it's a true hybrid or just a smushed breakfast food.
Bronut
Where: In your kitchen
You know how much we love bacon. We know how much you love bacon. Doughnuts got 300x times better with our favorite meat sprinkled on top. Humanity united in the pursuit of pork.
Waffle Taco
Where: Taco Bell
Taco Bell is back at it again. The new waffle taco, out in select cities, is a waffle masquerading as a taco shell with either a chicken strip or whip cream-fruit filling. Who is down for a Taco Bell road trip?
Doughnut Bánh Mì
Where: Pho Wheels, Washinton D.C.
A beautiful mess, this concoction has chives, garlic chicken, maple-glazed pork, radish and carrots, cucumbers, truffle aioli and cilantro sandwiched between two bacon doughnuts. Now you can feel classy at the food truck.
Luther Burger
Where: In your kitchen
A cheeseburger with doughnuts for buns supposedly named for the late Luther Vandross. Pay respects to the singer and dig in.
Pepsi-flavored Cheetos
Where: Japan
What is going on over there? Who asked for Cheetos that tasted like Pepsi? We're not exactly sure, but we're happy they exist. This unlikely combo is exactly the kind of thing that foodies fantasize about. Only in this case, they actually exist.
Chocolate Eclair Hot Dog
Where: Maple Lodge Farms
We were fine with ketchup until we discovered all the weiner possibilites. Pause. But chocolate, whip cream and sprinkles? On top of a sausage? In between potato bread? We'll wait for you to check this one out and get back to us.
Spaghetti Tacos
Where: In your kitchen
We've all had moments where the dishes are stacked up and your fingers become forks and napkins turn into plates. So the next time you whip up some pasta and all your bowls are dirty but there are a couple taco shells sitting around, combine the two. Most tacos are drunkily consumed between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m. and here comes one suitable for a 6 p.m. dinner. Kind of.
Pizzabon
Where: Cinnabon
Are there people who are able to finish a Cinnabon in one sitting? The almost sickeningly sweet treats got remixed with a pizza topping. Maybe now you can finally finish one without choking on all that icing.
Candy Corn Oreos
Where: For a limited time, these were once at your local supermarket
Candy corn isn't really in high demand unless its Halloween and even then it doesn't seem to be anyone's ride-or-die candy. When was the last time you ate more than 10 pieces of candy corn in a sitting? Exactly. But when has Oreos steered us wrong? Never. The release of Golden Oreos was the highlight of 2004, so trust Oreos came through with this one, too.
Donut Bacon Sandwich
Where: Dunkin' Donuts
We are entirely convinced bacon can do nothing but add to every food. So, naturally, we were totally behind this limited-time Dunkin' Donuts mashup. Sweet and savory sandwich—what's not to love?
Chicken Waffle Tenders
Where: Popeyes
We're all hip to the classic fried chicken over waflles with a little bit of whip cream and all the syrup your heart desires. But Roscoe's calling card just went mobile. Popeyes is rolling out fried chicken tenders dipped in waffle batter and served, of course, with a side of honey maple dipping sauce. Eat your heart out.
Poutine Pizza
Where: Pizza Hut Canada
Poutine, the Canadian go-to for sobering up, is a delicious mess of french fries and cheese curds covered in gravy. It's hard to imagine it could be better, but then Pizza Hut went and put the whole concoction on a pizza pie. You win, Pizza Hut.
Double Down Chicken Sandwich
Where: KFC
Half this list is a lesson in how to have a heart attack before 30, but this is the final exam. This sandwich is less a hybrid of foods and more just chicken on bacon on cheese on chicken. KFC released this edible artery-clogger in 2010 to criticism that led to its eventual cancellation. The sandwich did become the number one selling KFC menu item in Canada. Hope Drake is happy.
Pop Tart Ice Cream Sandwich
Where: Carl's Jr.
Don't let them lie to you. Pop Tarts are not just for breakfast and ice cream is not just dessert. Lucky for all of us, Carl Jr.'s figured that out and created a pop tart-ice cream sandwich that can be eaten any time of day.
Crown Crust Carnival Pizza
Where: Pizza Hut, Middle East
We don't understand why this line of pizzas is only offered in the Middle East. We Americans deserve access to pizza with cheeseburger and chicken tender crust. Someone start the petition.
Ramen Burger
Where: Smorgasburg, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Once upon a time, a greater being took pity on the broke and hungry and Ramen was created. Then humans got creative and ramen took crazy forms other than just noodles in a bowl. Hence, the ramen burger. Meat patty between ramen buns; just thank the gods.
Doritos Locos Tacos
Where: Taco Bell
Taco Bell is on a mission to run the world. The fast food Mexican restaurant created a taco with a Dorito-chip shell. Don't think this will stop you from eating a family size bag of chips later, because it won't. Damn you Taco Bell, damn you. Stop being so delicious.
Cronut
Where: Dominique Ansel Bakery
The cronut reigned supreme this summer. Essentially a croissant and doughnut combined, the pastry got Heidi Klum to wait in a 3 hour line and actress Emma Roberts kicked out when she tried to cut the line (who knew Julia Roberts' niece was a G?) Regardless of whether you think the treat is overrated or worth the insane wait, we all must bow down to the king of hybrid foods.