I thought I’d seen every Nutella combo imaginable, until I fell down the internet’s rabbit hole of truly unhinged pairings. Fried chicken? Pasta? Pickles? People are spreading chocolate hazelnut spread on everything, and somehow, a few of these wild experiments actually make sense.
If you’ve ever wondered what to eat with Nutella, or what to put Nutella on besides toast, the internet has some ideas. Some are surprisingly good, others are pure chaos.
After watching way too many TikToks, Reddit threads, and tweets, here’s what people are eating with Nutella, and why a few of these weird pairings actually work.
1. Fried Chicken & Nutella
I did a double take when I first saw this one. Fried chicken and Nutella? It sounds like a dare gone wrong, but apparently, it’s a thing. And not just any thing, people are seriously passionate about it.
The idea actually makes sense once you think about it: crispy, salty chicken meets sweet, nutty chocolate spread. It’s that sweet-and-savory balance you get from chicken and waffles, just messier, richer, and weirder.
Would I try it? Absolutely. Regret it later? Probably.
2. Nutella + Spaghetti/Pasta (Yes, Really)
I had to laugh when I first saw this one, Nutella pasta sounds like something Buddy the Elf would dream up after a sugar binge. But scroll through TikTok, and you’ll find dozens of people actually making it, melting Nutella into hot noodles and calling it “dessert spaghetti.”
The comments are pure chaos:
“Italians are crying rn.”
“It looked like chow mein.”
“Nutella is bad without the spaghetti.”
Even PlanetFood, the creator of the viral clip, admitted: “It’s a bad decision 😂.”
Still, a few brave souls swear the combo works, like a sweet, cocoa-heavy version of noodles with cream sauce. I probably wouldn’t try it (sorry, Italy), but if you’re ever wondering what to put Nutella on besides toast, pasta might be the internet’s weirdest answer.
3. Nutella on French Fries
I’ll be honest, this one made me pause. French fries and Nutella? It sounds wrong on every level… until you remember how good salty and sweet can be together.
That tweet has been floating around for years, and people still swear by it. The logic checks out, think chocolate-covered pretzels or dipping fries in a milkshake, just with a hazelnut twist.
Would I try it? Absolutely. Would I tell anyone I did? Probably not.
4. Nutella and Cucumber Sandwiches
Just when I thought the internet had peaked with fries and Nutella, along came this gem:
I mean… what? Cucumber sandwiches, sure. But with Nutella? That’s a twist even I didn’t see coming.
Still, there’s a strange kind of logic to it. The cool, crisp cucumber cuts through the sweetness and richness of the spread, like a built-in palate cleanser. Sweet, fresh, creamy… weirdly balanced? Maybe.
Would I eat it? Probably not. But I kind of respect the commitment.
5. Nutella and Eggs
WOW! Now this is probably the strangest combination I have seen so far. Pickles on their own are already quite an acquired taste, but combined with Nutella?
I’m not saying it’s wrong… but it feels morally confusing. The internet swears by the “sweet meets savory” thing, but to me it reads like someone accidentally invented brunch fan fiction.
6. Nutella and Pickles Sandwiches
Pickles on their own are already quite an acquired taste, but combined with Nutella? That’s a crossover no one asked for, and yet, somehow, TikTok made it happen.
It’s exactly what it sounds like: bread, a thick layer of Nutella, and sliced pickles. Crunchy. Sweet. Sour. Completely unhinged.
The reactions are split, half horrified, half obsessed, which feels about right for a combo this chaotic.
7. Nutella on Doritos
This is what lunch box dreams are made of, one of those weird Nutella combos you probably shouldn’t try, but definitely will.
Doritos and Nutella shouldn’t work, it’s chaos on paper. But that mix of salty chips and sweet, creamy spread? Kind of brilliant. The crunch, the melt, the sugar rush, it’s snack science in action.
I’d definitely try this one. No hesitation. It’s bold, trashy, and exactly the kind of experiment the internet gets right sometimes.
8. Nutella and Bacon
Sweet, salty, and completely over the top, Nutella and bacon shouldn’t make sense, but it kind of does. The crispy, smoky bacon cuts through the sweet, creamy spread in the best possible way.
Disney Food Blog even went all in with a “mega bacon, Nutella, banana, and peanut butter sandwich”, because of course they did.
It’s indulgent, messy, and weirdly perfect. The salt makes the chocolate flavor pop, and the hazelnut adds richness you didn’t know bacon needed. This one’s less a weird food combo and more a dangerous slippery slope into breakfast dessert territory.
9. Nutella and Cheese
I thought this one had to be a joke, until a professional cheesemonger on TikTok broke it down like it was fine dining.
She pairs Nutella with triple-cream Saint Angel, gorgonzola, and aged Havarti, explaining how the chocolatey hazelnut spread amplifies the buttery, nutty, and even peppery notes in the cheese. It’s oddly scientific and… kind of convincing.
Sweet meets salty, creamy meets rich, this one’s not chaos, it’s chemistry. WOULD TRY!
10. Nutella on Pizza
This one’s barely “weird” anymore, dessert pizza is practically its own food group now. You’ll find Nutella pizzas topped with strawberries, bananas, even marshmallows in cafes all over the world.
Still, the internet treats it like a novelty, probably because it blurs the line between dinner and dessert. A warm crust, a glossy layer of Nutella, and whatever toppings you can justify, it’s gooey, indulgent, and impossible to be mad at.
Pro tip: Spread the Nutella on after baking, so it melts just enough without burning.
11. Nutella and Ice Cream (Bonus Round)
This one feels like cheating, it’s already dessert. But frozen Nutella chunks swirled into vanilla ice cream? Incredible.
If you’re a texture person, this is the one to try. And yes, frozen Nutella doesn’t behave like chocolate, but it still delivers that creamy, fudge-like payoff.
This one’s my guilty pleasure, total calorie overload, but absolutely worth it. Mix in a spoon (or two) with some slightly melted ice cream and you’ve got a five-second sundae that tastes way fancier than it should.
Why Nutella Works With Weird Foods
So that’s the wild world of Nutella pairings, equal parts genius, chaos, and late-night curiosity. From fries to pickles to pasta, the internet has turned Nutella into its own kind of food experiment, and honestly, I love it for that.
If you’ve made it this far, you probably have an opinion, or a story. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever put Nutella on? Or maybe the strangest combo you secretly swear by?
Drop it in the comments, or tag me if you’ve got something the world needs to see. I’m always looking for the next unhinged (but delicious) idea to try.
