Beyond Doritos and Taco Bell: 4 More Amazing Fast-Food Mashups Worth Trying
The world thrives on diversity. We need options, combinations, and variations - otherwise we risk living a rather mundane existence. One of the realms where see the most variety is in the food world. Whether we're home cooks or renowned chefs, we are notorious for experimenting in the kitchen to create foods that will wow and intrigue our palates. These amazing combinations and crossbreeds create hybrid foods and dishes that make life worth tasting.
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A hybrid is defined as the blending of multiple animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, species, and genera, to result in a specific outcome. Researchers in the food world have been playing with hybrid blends for centuries, and those combinations have inspired dozens of sub-categories in an effort to hone and create the perfect blend of flavors and sensations.
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There is so much buzz around interesting combinations, we thought it would be fun to point out some of the culinary options out there for your curious taste buds - whether they occur in nature, in a petri dish, or just in an inventive kitchen. Of course, keep in mind we're using the term "hybrid" to mean everything from cross-bred fruits developed over decades by botanists and orchardists to fast-food mashups probably first conceived by ravenous kids at 3 in the morning.
PizzaTaco
Since 1965, Charlie's PizzaTaco has been making its way into our stomachs (and our arteries). The hybrid is a specially baked pizza crust that's folded, loaded with fresh meat and shredded lettuce, and served like a taco.
Waffle Taco
Slightly misleading in title, this mash-up doesn't exactly combine breakfast with the beloved Mexican dish, but rather gives breakfast a Mexican flare. Taco Bell recently tested out this "waffle taco" that features a crispy waffle folded over sausage and eggs just like a taco.
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Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich
This Carl's Jr. mash-up is a simple concept that brought nothing but pure joy into the hearts of fast-food fans around the nation. Though not a hybrid per se, it was a combination so tasty it couldn't be ignored!
Doritos Locos Tacos
A taco shell is a tasty vessel, but a Doritos taco shell proved to be utter heaven for Taco Bell fans' taste buds. With Cool Ranch, Fiery, and original Nacho Cheese variations, these fusions are a great combination if you have a craving for a really flavorful taco.
Crown Crust Carnival Pizza
Fitting for any group who can't make a decision on what type of fast food to order, Pizza Hut Middle East unveiled a stuffed crust like you've never seen before. Forget the cheese, these babies are loaded with actual mini cheeseburgers and chicken tenders to create the ultimate fast-food dish.
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-Lauren Gordon, The Daily Meal
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