12 Disgusting Food Combinations That People Have Eaten – You Won’t Be Hungry After Seeing These

Rose Reilly | May 23, 2025 9:30 pm

In a world where food reflects personal creativity, it's fascinating to see how different cultures use the same ingredients in unique ways. While some flavor pairings are absolutely delicious, others leave you scratching your head, wondering what inspired them. You know—the kinds that make you say, "Why?" but you’re still curious enough to give them a shot.

We’ve all heard tales of mixing peanut butter with pickles or smothering everything in ketchup, but sometimes people push the limits a bit too far. We’re not here to judge (well, maybe just a little), but some combos are probably best left unexplored. So, before you dive into your own kitchen experiment, pause and ask yourself: Is this a bold new flavor discovery or just a recipe for disaster?

Nothing Better Than Floppy Microwave Bacon To Go With Sour Cream

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On paper, this flavor mix sounds like it should be a winner. Tortillas, sour cream, cheese, and meat are classic taco ingredients. The problem lies in how it's put together.

Instead, we’re faced with dull, thick slabs of marble cheese, limp bacon likely nuked in the microwave, and sour cream slathered on unevenly. This one’s a total disaster.

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At This Point, Why Don't We Just Add Onion To It?

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I get that plain peanut butter sandwiches could use a bit more texture, but adding crunchy, salty pickles isn't the answer.

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Sure, peanut butter fans can be passionate, but why keep piling on random ingredients that end up ruining the sandwich? Just because it’s possible doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

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Dip Your Fake Cheese Puff Into A Tin Of Fake Cheese

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You might have thought deep-fried everything was the pinnacle of American cuisine, but think again. Cheetos Puffs dipped in Frito's melted American cheese takes it to a whole new level.

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When one serving of processed cheese just isn’t enough, Americans boldly go further. After all, winning the Revolutionary War required taking some serious risks.

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Will The Hawaiian Lovers Ever Stop?

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I know I mentioned we should let Hawaiian pizza be and focus on more important matters, but then pineapple and pizza-flavored Pringles enter the scene. The debate over this flavor combo will never die, but if we're going to keep arguing, let’s at least keep it focused and leave Pringles out of it.

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Nothing Like Real Cheese To Drown Out The Fake Cheese Taste

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A bagel with cream cheese is a timeless favorite—simple, tasty, and deeply satisfying. So, why complicate things by throwing Doritos on top?

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Don't get me wrong, Doritos are delicious all by themselves. But just because something’s popular doesn’t mean it belongs in every dish. Let’s let bagels shine on their own and save the chips for their own moment.

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This Is Not Practical Finger Food

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Popcorn is the perfect snack—light, easy to munch on, and a classic companion for your Netflix binges. But when you start drenching it in ketchup, things take a turn. Suddenly, what was once a hands-off treat becomes a messy ordeal.

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Now, every kernel has a weird, tangy coating, and don't even think about casually grabbing a handful without getting ketchup all over your fingers. Plus, when you inevitably drop some between the couch cushions, you’re in for a nightmare of sticky cleanup. There are just some foods that don’t need to be messed with, and ketchup on popcorn is one of them.

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The Anti-Christ Has Arrived In The Form Of A PB&Onion Sandwich

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The thought of peanut butter paired with raw onion is enough to make anyone cringe. But, somehow, it has found a place in the food culture of the Pacific Northwest—specifically in Walla Walla, Washington. Known for its sweet onions, this town has given birth to a sandwich combo that's as perplexing as it is divisive.

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The blend of creamy peanut butter and sharp, raw onion feels like a punishment to your taste buds, yet there’s a following that swears by it. Whether it's the crunch of the onion or the odd combination of flavors, some people seem to find it strangely satisfying. But for the rest of us, it’s a food horror story we’d rather not experience firsthand.

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Calling This A Quesadilla Is A Disgrace To Mexican Food

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We've all been there—scraping together ingredients with whatever we can find in the fridge before payday hits. But labeling this bologna, cheese, and mustard mess as a "quesadilla"? That’s a stretch even for the most creative of cooks.

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Let’s be honest: this is just a sad, folded-up slice of lunchmeat with melted cheese. No tortillas, no seasoned filling, no crispy exterior—just an unfortunate mix of convenience and questionable choices. Let’s give credit where it’s due, though—this dish will definitely fill you up, but calling it a quesadilla might be a bit of a culinary crime.

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This Is What I Imagine A Teenage Punk-Rock Skater Boy Would Taste Like

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I guess I spoke too soon! A Dorito-crusted cream cheese bagel is practically a gourmet dish when you put it next to this Mountain Dew and Dorito cupcake disaster. What was this bakery thinking? It's like they tried to craft the perfect snack for a 12- to 18-year-old’s dream diet: sugary, salty, and completely confusing. I can only imagine what this tastes like... probably like a bad decision wrapped in frosting.

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This Photo Looks Like A Slimy Mess

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The thought of mayo and banana toast is sickening, but seeing a photo of it makes it even worse. The slippery condiment paired with slimy slices of banana is bad enough. But they're paired with white bread that is bound to stick to the roof of your mouth.

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This photo looks like each bite will be a marathon.

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The Meal Combination Literally No One But A Toddler Asked For

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This looks like the kind of meal a stressed-out dad came up with to get their child to finally eat something. A fried egg, chicken pie, and spaghetti from a can are all classic toddler meals.

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Desperate times call for desperate measures, but that doesn't mean you have to torture your child to get them to eat.

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This Is Disrespectful To Pizzas Around The World

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Creating an inside-out pizza is a fun experiment for a fourth-grade science fair. It's not something you actually present to the world. Whoever did this somehow managed to ruin all the best things about pizza.

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No one likes the crust, so why is crust the majority of the pie here? And how exactly do they expect us to pick up a slice when we're holding the soft part? Get out.