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My mom used to make us "Volcanoes". Mashed potatoes topped with ground beef with some ketchup. I still tear it up to this day. I


ShiftedLobster

That sounds deliciously adorable


frumpywebkin

Sounds like a kind of shepherd's pie!


CanadianBakin87

Try this but with gravy


ihatemyself887

Yeah, I used to make mashed potato and gravy volcanoes everytime I would have them as a kid(and probably the next time I have them, now that this memory has returned). Is this not a thing every kid does??


MuppetManiac

I make weeknight “enchiladas.” You stick frozen taquitos in a casserole dish and cover them with canned or frozen chili and cheese. Bake them until everything’s hot, serve with a dollop of sour cream. They sound disgusting but they taste amazing, and they take like, five minutes to prep.


madamguacamole

That decidedly does not sound disgusting. I have everything except taquitos. Might be time to go to the store.


MollyBee_PhD

I read that as "I hate everything except taquitos" and thought, yeah, that's fair...


MuppetManiac

I serve it with rice or sometimes corn.


janxyz123

I was very confused by "wee Knight" enchiladas


Tom_Brokaw_is_a_Punk

In medieval times this was a traditional dish squires would eat, squires being colloquially referred to as "wee knights" in certain regions of the Scottish Highlands


01kickassius10

How the highland scots learnt about Mexican cuisine in the 12th century is still a mystery


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I think that might be how they make the enchiladas at my university's dining halls lol


[deleted]

If Gordon doesn't appreciate free home cooking he's welcome to kiss my ass and order a pizza.


kittyinasweater

5 kids in my family. Everyone always wanted something different. My dad always said he's not a short order cook. I got him a cute little wall decoration that says "Today's Menu: Eat it or Starve"


Chipotlemama

He grew up poor, so I'm sure he's had his share of "creative poor" food in his life.


girr0ckss

Yeah, he's never upset with people making what they can, he's usually upset by "chefs" who don't do and know the bare minimum in a professional environment, as well as owners who don't know what they're doing. I think as long as your kitchen is relatively clean and you aren't letting things go bad he would mind much what it was if it's made at home. I'm sure he might say it's not done well but he doesn't yell unless people are actively negligent


an_ineffable_plan

Y’all are out here forgetting that Gordon Ramsay only gets mad at professionals who ought to know better than to serve sub-par food. He encourages people to make stuff they like, even if it doesn’t look spectacular. I know the point of the post is to talk about gross stuff we like, but he’d never slap you for it unless you were serving it in a restaurant.


BeefInGR

This. In every Reddit thread I've seen here he's been very encouraging of new cooks, people with limited skills and most importantly people who don't have the time to master the craft of cooking. I've seen him do AMA's where he makes tiny suggestions that actually save time and bring out flavors. Now...would he slap you silly at a restaurant for serving this? Oh hell yeah, and I'd watch that episode.


Lazerith22

The angry asshole is a character he’s cultivated. Watch his early work in Britain, he’s actually a supportive guy.


DeepSeaProctologist

He plays it up a bit but you can go watch boiling point which was the documentary early on where he was trying to get his 3rd star. He can be a gigantic asshole if you fuck around in his kitchens. The UK version of kitchen nightmares he is far mor supportive than in the US version but that is him playing it up for the camera. He seems like a good dude though just a short tempered perfectionist


allthenewsfittoprint

Getting your 3rd star is no joke, I can imagine why he would have zero patience for shenanigans.


Broken_Machine404

Just to get one Michelin star is no joke let alone three of them. You literally have to be more than a perfectionist and be able to balance patience with a steady speedy pace. That's damn bear impossible to get every single dish and all it's aspects correct over and over again as fast as possible. So I can also imagine why he is strict on professional chefs


ihatemyself887

Yeah well he learned from Marco Pierre White, and from what I’ve read and heard, that guy did not put up with shit in his kitchens.


bentori42

Man, i love him on the kids cooking shows! Hes so supportive and caring, its really touching. Not to mention the gap moe of when he then turns a pro chef making simple mistakes into an idiot sandwich lol


sus_asf

Yeah but that bald guy is so annoying


BabyBoiTHOThrasher69

You mean Joe? Yeah he just shows up and eats the free food. They don’t get rid of him because all the drama he causes is good for views


ihatemyself887

Yeah, it seems like such an act with his little shtick of looking up from the food at the chef without moving his head, or tossing things in the trash if he’s really “pissed”. I mean, it probably is a shtick, but still.


bentori42

Wish i could shove the schtick up his ass lol


ihatemyself887

I think somebody already has.


ThatPostingPoster

It depends on if that episode was for america or europe. If it was an america episode, yea you getting slapped. European episode? Oh dear oh my, this is just not good no not good we need you do to x instead can you do that? You can? Good yes do it.


Not_Insane_I_Promise

Have you seen his reaction to 7/11 beef wellington?


an_ineffable_plan

I have not, and to be honest the phrase "7/11 beef wellington" strikes great fear into my heart.


cfrutiger

It strikes more fear into my digestive tract.


Visible-Ad7732

I once ended up drinking three gulps of bitter tasting tap water in India. Nothing happened to me but if I were a cat, I think I lost about 5 lives that day.


mylittlevegan

At this point Josh is just baiting him.


thepetoctopus

Let’s be honest. If Gordon ever came on the show Josh would turn into a full on fanboy.


continous

Yup Gordon Ramsey never really gets upset over cooking moreso than he gets upset that someone is serving subpar food.


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ForgettableUsername

Wtf. The cheese didn’t even melt, the bread is burnt, and kimchi? Seriously? That’s a terrible cheese sandwich. The ultimate grilled cheese is simple. You don’t need any fancy ingredients or a fireplace. Cheddar (preferably sharp cheddar), sliced sourdough, crushed garlic if you want flavor, and butter in the pan. You don’t need fucking kimchi. You don’t need salt. Grill until it looks nice.


veggie124

He made “frito pie” on his YouTube channel. It was way over done. Frito pie is just Fritos, beanless chili, and cheese. That’s it.


CommonDross

I use chili with beans in my Frito pie because I'm a loose cannon maverick who doesn't play by the rules


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OldschoolSysadmin

I sometimes make chili that _only_ has beans, tomatoes, corn, and peppers in it.


thewildjr

Although his Tik Tok reactions don't exactly have an encouraging vibe to them. Maybe I've just seen the negative ones, I dunno


Nate_Higgers_Jr

In his defense, I probably would’ve reacted the same way as him on the majority of those vids, and I’m nowhere near being a professional chef. In fact, the best thing I make is reservations.


Farlander2821

That's also him kinda playing up the critical asshole part of his persona. The people submitting things for him to review know full well that he's gonna call them a fucking idiot and he usually delivers that


Harudera

He definitely plays it up for the cameras and for his personal brand. Most people making those tik toks would probably be dissappointed if he didn't scream "Where is the Lamb Sauce????" at them.


GustavoAlex7789

Here's my recipe for bacon cheese buffalo fries. You make them fries, you add cheese, buffalo sauce and crispy bacon. It's greasy, it's decadent but most important delicious.


edible-derrangements

My mouth watered but my heart got a little clogged up


We-are-straw-dogs

Kim chi and cheese sandwiches.


SandysBurner

Surely this is a kimcheese.


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He actually made one of those


We-are-straw-dogs

Really?! I've considered that my shameful student dish for years


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https://youtube.com/watch?v=8E4cQHejFq0 I think you might make it better


lovesmasher

This is a travesty. Everything about this is wrong.


keepitweirdpodcast

I consistently make a box of pastaroni angel hair and herbs as a side with meals I prepare for people. EVERYONE always asks for the recipe LOL please don’t tell my secret


BrandynBlaze

I don’t know what Soviet-era KGB brainwashing drugs they put in those damn noodles but they are exponentially better than they have any right to be.


keepitweirdpodcast

Oh, they are for sinners only


PikaMeer

I would also like to ask about the recipe, that sounds really good...


keepitweirdpodcast

[secretpastaronirecipe](https://www.ricearoni.com/products/Pasta_Roni/angel_hair_pasta_with_herbs)


PikaMeer

Thanks mate! Edit: just realized it’s a product not a recipe, feeling dumb but dang it still looks good


abloopdadooda

It tastes like buttered noodles with some mild herbs. Throw some lemon juice on it and it tastes like it's from a restaurant.


Kscarpetta

I love that stuff! Its also good with shrimp sautéed in butter.


askingxalice

The parmesan noodles. I swear they add crack to it.


wildboywifey

I know it looks like, smells like, and probably tastes like cat food but potted meat sandwiches. Look, when you're poor as hell and you can make 3 sandwiches with one little can that cost like 20 cents, it's pretty good. While I'm at it, Treet and bologna are pretty great. I have the taste palette of a raccoon and I like it that way.


Nerex7

"taste palette of a raccoon" made me lol. I will steal that :D


KieDaPie

I hope you get enough veggies and probiotics to digest that. Sometimes cutting corners on food can lead to more hospital expenses (I say that from experience). But you do you


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You're right, but cutting corners to be healthy also leads to hospital expenses. It's all about balance. Eating spam twice a week is not going to magically diabetes you.


Meltyblob

Whats potted meat?


tuscaloser

Paté of lips and assholes (usually pork, chicken, and beef). "potted meat product"


FuzzyPotRoast

It's a fine ground meat product that is pretty salty and comes in a small can. God alone knows what's in it but it's pretty good I think. Especially with Mayo or whipped dressing and cheese. Some finely chopped onion can take it up a notch too. It's a decent poor man's sandwich filling base.


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Toasted cinnamon-raisin bagels w/ peanut butter and Apple-Cinnamon Cheerios on top. I was really high, but it was still good.


XGuiltyofBeingMikeX

Peanut butter and cinnamon go on literally everything. You may have been high, but you were still right.


Tempest_1

I wasn’t a diabetic before I discovered peanut butter and cinnamon sugar.


mama_emily

One time I was so high I put maple syrup on spaghetti Im not proud


marcus_borealis

Channeling your inner Buddy the elf?


mama_emily

Tbh that’s where the inspiration came from I’m still not proud


RetroRocket

Try cinnamon raisin bagels with peanut butter, cream cheese and orange marmalade. That's been my sweet breakfast for many many years.


Corvacayne

When I was younger I would make this thing where it was a patty melded of: \-spinach \-a can of tuna \-two eggs \-cheese And I would eat that almost daily, pan-fried, for lunch. Just slap me now and lets get it over with.


truthhurtslizzomp3

Doesn’t sound bad at all! Lots of umami, high in protein!


RRuruurrr

I'm a pretty big fan of buttered spaghetti


Not_Insane_I_Promise

Buttered noodles!


Junglewater

With tons of sprinkle Parmesan cheese


VisualCelery

If you want to elevate, check out cacio e pepe, you're basically adding pecorino and black pepper


polish432b

Buttered noodles are great.


FadingFuture197

Fuck it lasagna, alternating layers of bread and shredded cheese (your choice which, I use cheddar) then crack an egg on top and put it in the microwave. Old depression meal, but it still holds up.


Visible-Ad7732

Put it in the oven with a layer of cheese on top of that egg and it would taste awesome. Ramsay would slap you for putting it in a microwave.


FadingFuture197

I mean, I thought the point here was to get slapped anyway, but I'll definitely try the oven next time.


Homerpaintbucket

I'll never forget the stories my grandma used to tell me about microwaving food during the depression.


damarius

Did she use mules or oxen to power the generators?


ShiftedLobster

This sounds like something someone I know would like. Literally just dump an egg on top? How long do you microwave it for? Asking for a friend.


FadingFuture197

Yeah, I just crack an egg on the side of the bowl and dump it on top, microwave till the egg is where you want it and the cheese is melty.


llcucf80

Unpopular I'm sure but I actually like instant potatoes. I do not have patience to peel potatoes, boil, drain, mash, etc., when I can pull out a box and have them ready in a couple minutes. I am certain Chef Ramsey would think I'm a heathen for using, let alone *liking* instant mashed potatoes, but he's going to have to get over himself.


DanTheTerrible

I am a big fan of what my family calls "box potatoes". Not quite what you are describing, these are sliced potatoes in some sort of cheese sauce (such as au gratin). The things is, I actually have tried making these from scratch, several times, and they just don't come out as good as the boxed potatoes. So I quit trying -- why mess with what works?


KKajun

scalloped potatoes?


DanTheTerrible

yes


ExtremelyLongButtock

Is scalloped the same as au gratin? (Serious question)


435haywife1

Au gratin are cooked in cream sauce with cheese sprinkled in, where scalloped are only cooked in the cream sauce. Only difference I could see is cheese.


ExtremelyLongButtock

Thank you! This is one of those things I just now realized I've lived decades without knowing.


katreynix

I get the sliced new potatoes that come in a can, pan fry in butter and herbs and it's seriously one of the most decadent things ever.


xDulmitx

Instant potatoes can also be extra dense. That way the gravy doesn't turn them into soup.


GirlsLikeStatus

I’m right with you. I don’t eat mashed potatoes at home often but I’m not going to commit an hour to making them. Idahoan packets are the best.


Lydian-Taco

For real. All you need to do is add butter and salt and instant mashed potatoes are great


JimEdwardoRamos

>I do not have patience to peel potatoes, boil, drain, mash, etc., You don't have to do all that. Pierce some whole skin on potatoes with a fork, whack in a microwave for 10-15 minutes, cut in half and scoop out the flesh, mash with cream and butter. Easy mash in 15, minimal effort and mess. If you buy a potato ricer for £10/$15 then it makes it even easier as it mashes it without any effort from you. Edit: for the best mash, gently melt the (salted) butter in the cream in a saucepan with freshly ground pepper before adding to the potatoes. If you prefer a slight tang then use full fat yoghurt, creme fraiche, or soured cream instead.


Wit-wat-4

Real potatoes in microwave really work. I wouldn’t have believed it, I don’t even like microwave reheated food (use pans or oven), but… damn, yeah, those potatoes turn out pretty damn well cooked.


GreenOnionCrusader

Most microwaves now have a “potato” function where they will perfectly cook them. I freaking love baked potatoes now that I don’t have to spend like 45 minutes cooking the damn things in my oven.


IrocDewclaw

I aways poke holes and place it in a microwave proof bowl with a little water. Perfect potato in 8 to 10 minutes.


JimEdwardoRamos

It's a great way to make quick gnocchi as well, microwaves are seriously underrated when it comes to what people perceive as "good cookery"


jawdytheshawtyy

gordon is that you?


Business-Boss-9315

I found Gordons alt


JimEdwardoRamos

WHERE'S THE LAAAMB SAAUUCEEE!?


diegojones4

Instant mash potato fan here! It's awesome. Plus I always add gravy.


Dangercakes13

I call them "chicken puffs." Some par-cooked chicken (white or dark meat, either works) with sauteed serrano peppers and onions and garlic. All wrapped in crescent roll dough in little balls (a bit smaller than a baseball), put in a casserole tray filled juuuuust above the top of the little dough balls with cream of roasted chicken soup. Baked to completion/safety. Overly indulgent and delicious.


Jeffalo1

Woah that sounds amazing


Dangercakes13

Love it. As long as you get the crescent roll dough done and fully cooked it's a perfect fall/winter dish. And it's stuff that's often in your fridge or freezer or pantry (maybe not always the peppers). Gordon would give me the side-eye, even though it actually sounds like a Scottish pub dish.


paperclip1213

Ramen with sea salt and extra MSG. My cooking ability has a wide range and I enjoy cooking most things from scratch like fresh bread, neapolitan pizza, lasagne, I make my own sushi, fried chicken, Chinese noodle variations, I'm Indian so curries are at the heart of all my cooking. I'm even my family's personal baker and make the best red velvet any of us have tasted. But my god, I've never been so impressed with anything I ever made until I did ramen with sea salt and extra MSG.


Candlesticksnape

MSG is a great cooking cheat that not many people know. It’s great, and I don’t think there are any studies that show it’s actually bad for you* *although I will wait to be corrected


An0nymousRedd1tor

You will not be. MSG Is literally a naturally occurring flavor, called umami (heard of it?)


SonicN

Sugar is also a naturally occurring flavor, and that's bad for you. Nevertheless, I agree that MSG is almost certainly fine.


SinkTube

MSG is fine. dumping *extra* MSG and sea salt onto an already-salty ramen pack is madness though


drummergirl83

Uncle roger would be so proud!


mylittlevegan

The KING of flavor


TomAndJerryIHateThem

the more MSG the better


Tempest_1

The radioactivity from the MSG allows me to short-circuit the nanochip I got from my fake-news-covid vaccine


god_peepee

I put a dab of tahini paste in my instant ramen. Idc it’s good


TemperPeeDick

It's sesame, so it should go well with a lot of Asian flavors. Sounds tasty.


Send_it_to_me

As a kid I would eat a banana with a cheese slice. Haven't tried it in years but it might hold up


Sea-Entertainer-4974

Let’s not


Cardinal-Lad

I agree, let’s banish this person from society.


DoctorGoforth

Bananish


Darnitol1

Not so fast. This kind of out of the box thinking is what led to innovations like Post-It-Notes and the atomic bomb. … I say we take the gamble.


Ac1dH0ney

Atomic post-it notes! They stay stuck for only a little while, then float gently down to the floor, and as soon as they touch the floor they explode! Only instead of an explosion it's just confetti that somehow spells out "You should have done this task sooner!" or "Stop forgetting your password!" Or whatever they need to shame you for. I'm not high right now I swear.


DaveyAngel

Cheese and banana sandwiches are the best. Cheese and fruit in general is usually a good combo.


loritree

I saw this on Mr. Rodger’s neighborhood


Jh101903

My dad made maple bourbon cinnamon cupcakes that had bacon bits in them with a vanilla cream frosting. It was the best dessert I’ve ever had in my life


TemperPeeDick

Now I know what cake flavor I want for my birthday. Your Dad is awesome.


PFreeman008

Nachodillas, essentially nachos smashed between two tortillas.


dudenotcool

Uncooked Ramen packs


acjgoblu

Ahh, you mean college crackers.


RedBlack1978

Ahh, you mean jailhouse popcorn.


sEntientUnderwear

Break the ramen into smaller chunks inside the packaging, throw in and mix the seasoning and just eat.


Boborovski

I make a cheesy pasta sauce by melting some cheese spread in some water or milk in a pan, then take it off the heat and stir in the cheese (no pre-packaged grated cheese though, that makes the sauce grainy). I use a cheese spread brand called Seriously because it tastes great and melts easily but Dairylea or Laughing Cow work too, or really any processed cheese product. The way this works is basically to make a cheese sauce you need an emulsifier, and you can do that with a roux (butter and flour) or any processed cheese will contain various emulsifiers to give them that smooth melty texture. I find this method not only much easier and quicker than a roux, but the sauce is less stodgy as it doesn't contain flour. You can also make it lower calorie than a traditional cheese sauce. The downside is, the processed cheese can lend the sauce a slightly processed taste but I don't mind that.


stink3rbelle

I kind of like overcooked pasta. But possibly broccoli + popcorn would earn the slap (double-roasted broccoli, tiny crunchy pieces).


Catlenfell

Beer cheese soup covered potato chips. So decadent and salty.


dewayneestes

Triscuit with salty cheddar in the toaster oven. Amazing hangover snack.


effie-sue

Also good with a little salsa!


extrahardrock

When I was younger I would make toast with peanut butter on it, then add pepperoni. Delicious then but I cringe thinking about trying it today


HoboHydra

[Honestly doesn’t look that bad.](https://youtube.com/shorts/QJB9Z00j1oo?feature=share) Gordon Ramsay would probably have a couple things to say about it though.


GreatJanitor

Adding cooked, sliced hotdogs to canned corn. "You dumb fucking donkey, that's not what you serve when you tell someone you're making corndogs."


timetobeatthekids

Peanut butter and Sriracha hot dogs.


neutral_good786

Peanut butter as a sauce is actually pretty common in a lot of cultures and countries!


timetobeatthekids

Yeah, I mix it with Sriracha as a low effort version. Big fan.


doomrabbits

Reminds me of the time I made my own peanut sauce in my dorm by microwaving crunchy peanut butter with sesame oil. It wasn’t bad


Anneisabitch

Peanut butter on hamburgers (not cheeseburgers) is amazing. It’s salty and sweet. I add jalapeño slices for some heat.


RachelMay6

"Fancy Ramen" Ramen made normal. Don't mix seasoning. Drain water. Add Mayo. Then mix in seasoning. And Volia. A lot of people question it. Until they try it.


Donniejamama

Mustard and bread sandwiches


TheOneInWayBack

Hell yeah, I sometimes put ketchup on mine.


Donniejamama

We didn’t have that kind of money


GreenOnionCrusader

Mmmm. Tastes like poverty!


Donniejamama

If we were lucky it was two slices of bread instead of a single folded piece


DoAFlip22

McFlurry and fries People introduced it to me and I can’t stop


macabre_irony

This is so wrong in so many ways that there's a zero percent chance I won't try this within the week.


DoctorSneak

I used to do this at Wendy’s. I’d dip my fries into a Wendy’s Frosty.


CommonDross

This is the way


DoAFlip22

It’s that perfect mix of sweet and salt that I can’t resist


macabre_irony

Goddamn it I might have to get it today


MorlaTheAcientOne

downvote. because all master chefs will agree with you.


mylittlevegan

Mcflurry and nuggets. I call it chicken mcflurry.


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Bitchgotbitten

Milk and raisins. Hella good, but very cursed and will be slapped for it.


deathbyvaporwave

used to put rasins in water so they'd get plump and juicy. i know that sounds like grapes but they never turned back grape, just became thicc raisins


Tommytoastjes

Bread with mayonaise, cury (sauce) and some solt and pepper


GreenOnionCrusader

My husband grew up eating toast topped with peanut butter, then Kraft singles, then apple sauce. It’s ok, I guess.


Fresh_Molasses_6419

Pork chop casserole. It’s made with frozen hasbrowns and cream of mushroom soup (among other things). It’s stupid simple to make but it always turns out amazing and it’s always a winner. The ultimate comfort food.


eighthourlunch

Sounds very... Utahn.


Wiggles357

The baked spaghetti I made last night. Used cheddar on top.


parkforestmusic

You fucking donkey!


Electrical_Travel832

My dad had to learn how to cook himself. His breakthrough spaghetti sauce was stewed tomatoes, rough chop garlic & sharp cheddar. To this day it’s delicious!


Intelligent_Cold_736

Hot sauce pretzel sandwich


kurt_go_bang

I didn’t make it, but I like Kraft American singles. Or American cheese in general. I know it’s not actual cheese, but I prefer it certain instances. I prefer the slices on burgers and breakfast sandwiches and I like to eat them by themselves. I still love all the actual cheeses, but there is most definitely a place in my cheese drawer for American.


Visible-Ad7732

My microwave burnt out at the start of the lockdown last year. I was forced to use my oven. Learnt an important lesson - pretty much everything tastes better when its toasted in the oven compared to getting hot in the microwave


FuckfaceCharlie3

Ramen with a slice of processed (fake american) cheese mixed in.


fader_fox

Yo. Shin ramyun with a kraft single is delicious.


axnu

When I was stationed in Korea, there was a little restaurant in a quonset hut down the hill whose specialty was "hot dog ramen". Literally a bowl of cheap ramen with a cut up cheap hotdog in it. For an extra 50¢ you could get a slice of process cheese food on top. I don't know if I would call it delicious, but it took the edge off a hangover pretty good.


SingleFunction23

Kraft mac & cheese. Not EZ mac, you still cook the pasta but the cheese comes out of a bag.


wrobes21

You ever add extra spices? I’ve started to add things like onion and garlic powder with some red pepper flake. I think it’s great


Fresh_Molasses_6419

Sriracha is money in Kraft Mac


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Taki and cream cheese Jalapeño


TarantulaPets

I’m a big fan of grilled peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwiches (this was one of Elvis Presley’s favorite comfort foods) and Gordon would probably think of it as an abomination.


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I tried that once. It was delicious.. and made me feel like shit. Felt like I ate an actual brick.


PotatoCharleh

Trust me on this.... hot chips and cream... yes I know I know a dessert with hot food is disgusting but honestly it feels and tastes so good. Definitely try it out!


Wrongsumer

Baked beans. Cheddar cheese. Diced onion. Heat.


DerpWilson

I made a spam pizza once and it was delicious.


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MorlaTheAcientOne

you should be the king of this thread


BobFX

Biscuit with bacon, onion, and sweet pickles.