These savory pastries put an unexpected twist on traditionally sweet confections. While many people expect their pastries to be stuffed with a sweet filling, there are many dishes that are infused with unexpectedly savory ingredients. From bacon-topped donuts to spicy scone sandwiches, these unorthodox pastries are designed to excite your taste buds in completely new ways.
One pastry dish that has seen a number of unusual transformations over the years is the humble donut. While traditional donuts feature sweet fruit fillings and sugary glazes, there are a number of donut recipes that draw from unusually savory ingredients. Some of these ingredients include pulled pork, cheddar cheese and even ramen noodles.
Beyond donuts, other types of popular pastries have also received a savory makeover. For example, there are breakfast croissants filled with spinach, pepperoni and cheese. There are also bite-sized scones infused with popular omelet toppings such as bacon, onions and chives.
36 Unusually Savory Pastries
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Remixed Stadium Foods
The Krispy Kreme Donut Hot Dog Blends Sweet and Savory Unexpectedly
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Spicy Ramen Donuts
Japanese Restaurant Osaka Ohsho Debuts a Limited Edition Dish
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BBQ Chicken Breads
This Savory Monkey Bread is Stuffed with Buffalo Chicken
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Strange Spam Donuts
Mister Eaters is Serving a Unique Spam-Filled Savory Donut
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Puff Pastry Pizzas
Baker by Nature's Sweet Pizza is Topped with Cranberry Sauce
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Bacon-Wrapped Donuts
This Fried Donut Recipe from Oh, Bite It! is Extremely Easy to Make
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Savory Dinner Doughnuts
Mister Donut's Savory Snack Doughnuts Come in Flavors Like Baked Potato
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Savory Intergalactic Pastries
These Star Wars Macarons Literally Taste Out of This World
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Donut Cheesesteak Burgers
This Burger by PYT is Sweet, Savory and Deliciously Gooey
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Asian Noodle Pies
The Cupcake Project's Pad Thai Dish is Served as a Pie with a Peanut Crust
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Conical Thanksgiving Meals
This DudeFoods Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe is a Nontraditional Pastry
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Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Del Frisco's Grille Blends Asian and American Culture with This Dish
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Cheesy Bacon-Topped Pastries
This Bacon Mac and Cheese Donut From PYT Burger is a Savory Delight
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Vietnamese Donut Recipes
Iamafoodblog's Banh Tieu Treats Feature Sesame Seed Ingredients
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Hamburger Tarts
This DIY Pop Tart Involves a Meaty Patty and Cheese
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Mini Pizza Muffins
The Pepperoni Pizza Pull Apart Muffins from How Sweet It Is are a Savory Snack
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Cheesy Crescent Pastries
This Grilled Cheese Donut From Oh Bite It Boasts Layers of Deliciousness
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Savory Donut Desserts
Gourdough's Donuts Bakes Delicious Gourmet Options
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Spicy Scone Sandwiches
L'acajou Bakery and Cafe Serves Its Sandwich for Breakfast on a Scone
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Savory Cheeseburger Donuts
Homer Simpson Inspired the D'Oh Nut Stuffed Burger from PYT Burger
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Hot Sauce-Glazed Cronuts
This Bacon Sriracha Cresnut is Available From DK's Donuts of Orange
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Spicy Buffalo Donuts
Tim Horton's is Set to Release a Buffalo Crunch Donut Flavor in NYC
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Bacon-Topped Treats
The Limited Edition Deluxe Bacon Donut is Available at Some Dunkin' Donuts
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Ramen Donut Mashups
From Culinary Bro-Down, the Ramnut Brings Together Two Unlikely Foods
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Brioche-Based Lobster Donuts
This Boston Bakery Has a New Menu of Meaty Donut Sandwiches
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Savory Croissant Pastries
Starbucks' Breakfast Pastry Items Are Wrapped in Flaky Croissant Folds
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Savory Pizza Bagels
Dunkin' Donuts is Now Offering Specialty Tomato and Mozzarella Bagels
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Pulled Pork Donuts
The Boss Hog Gourmet Donut Comes with Shredded Pork and Potato Salad Toppings
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Turkey Meal Pastries
The Thanksgiving Croissant is a Compact Treat for the Holiday
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Spicy Gluten-Free Muffins
These Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins Make for a Tangy Breakfast
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Cheddar Donut Recipes
These Deep Fried Donuts are a Cheesy Way to Celebrate National Donut Day
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Mexican Donut Mashups
The Taco Donut Hybrid Comes with Queso "Frosting" and Sour Cream "Icing"
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Peppery Bacon Donuts
Tim Hortons is Introducing a New Savory Black Pepper Bacon Donut
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Rustic Fungi Pies
This Mushroom Pie Has a Deliciously Savory Taste That Won’t Break Your Bel
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Savory Omelet Scones
These Breakfast Biscuits are Filled with Pastry, Bacon and Cheese
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Gargantuan Corn Chip Pies
The Oh, Bite It! Extra Large Frito Pie Takes Things to the Next Level
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Coffee-Donut Goat Cheeses
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Crushed Snack Product Donuts
These Krispy Kreme Cheese-Filled Dough-Snacks Come in Three Flavors
Sweet-Savory Breakfast Sticks
Applegate's Pancake & Sausage Stick Adds Ease to Busy Mornings
Crunchy Toaster Pastry Snacks
Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers are Crunchy on the Outside
Savory Onigiri Croissants
Cafe W's Croissant Hybrids Play with Flavors Like Mayo and Pollack Roe
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Oversized Party-Ready Pastries
Pop-Tarts Party Pastry is 73-Times Bigger Than Original Pop-Tarts
Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Friends Donuts Capture Iconic Sayings and Moments
Maple Butter Breakfast Sandwiches
Starbucks Has Added a New Chicken, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich
Mexican Seasoning-Sprinkled Donuts
7-Eleven is Adding a New Mangonada Donut with Tajín Seasoning
Savory Ramen Popcorn Snacks
Nomad Snacks' Ramen Popcorn Has Hints of Garlic, Ginger, Soy & Sesame
Textural Savory Donut Ranges
The Mister Donut Zakumocchi Dog Donuts Come in Three Options
Stuffed Mini Powdered Donuts
McDonald’s Canada Has Launched New McPops Treats
Gluten-Free Pastry Delights
Sweet Loren Debuts the Puff Pastry and Thin Crust Pizza
Savory On-the-Go Snack Bars
Fresh Food For Now Savory Bars Come in Two Flavors
Denmark-Imported Flaky Pastries
Trader Joe's Danish Princess Pastry is Made Ready to Eat
Chocolate Dessert Dumplings
MiLa Launched Its First-Ever Dessert Dumplings with Dominique Ansel
Plant-Based Toaster Pastries
Ghetto Gastro's Toaster Pastries are Powered by Whole Grains
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Flattened Chocolate-Filled Croissants
Paris Baguette's Spring Menu Features New Croissant Crisps
Parisian Apple Jam Pastries
TOUS les JOURS' Parisian Menu Includes the Apple Jam Mont Blanc
Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants
Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods Has a New Cookie Dough Croissant
Cookie Dough Croissants
Amorette’s Patisserie Serves a Creative Cookie Dough-Croissant Hybrid
Savory-Sweet Bakery Sandwiches
The Panera Bread Breakfast Menu Has New Sandwiches and More
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Artisan-Inspired QSR Baked Goods
These New Popeyes Desserts Come in Two Options
Savory BBQ Sundaes
Smokey Bones Serves Savory Sundaes with Brisket and Barbecue Pork
Cheesy Potato Snack Pies
The McDonald's Cheese Bacon Potato Pie is Arriving in Japan
Savory Pastry Cafe Snacks
Tim Hortons Savoury Pinwheels Come in Two Flavors
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Mini Frozen French Pastries
Moi by Mademoiselle Desserts Frozen Mini Beignets are Easy to Enjoy
Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes
Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts is a Pop-Up Flavor by Nothing Bundt Cakes
Fast Food-Inspired Snack Rolls
Peter's Epic Rolls Come in Six Flavor Options
Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels
Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Crunchy Mochi Donuts
O-Mochi's Tanghulu Mochi Donut Has a Hard Candy Coating
Allergen-Free Pastry Crusts
Sweet Loren's Launches Three New Allergy-Friendly Crust Products
Snackable Pasta Chips
S'noods Turn Pasta from a Dinner Staple into Mid-Day Bites
Internationally-Inspired Cheese Donuts
Krispy Kreme Japan is Adding a Cheerful Cheese! Lineup
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Decadent Holiday Menus
Paris Baguette’s Holiday Menu Delivers a Thoughtfully Curated Selection
High-Quality Pork Product Lines
Tender Belly Embraces a Passion for Exceptional Taste and Quality
Savory Snacking Pastries
These New Ginsters Products Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Bakery Dessert Menus
Panera Announced the 'Little Big Treats' Menu with New Delicacies
Parisian-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Releases the Passport to Paris Collection
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Icing-Heavy Breakfast Pastries
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Mega Icing is Back in Two Flavors
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Freeze-Dried Candy Donuts
Shipley Do-Nuts' POPTASTIC do-nut Features Freeze-Dried Skittles
Savory Condiment Lip Glosses
Filipinta Beauty Makes Beauty Products Inspired by Pantry Staples
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Donut Hole-Style Pancakes
Polly’s Pies is Adding a New Pancake Bite Breakfast Plate Option
Winter Weather Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts Frosted Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Has a Classic Flavor
East Coast-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Pizza Pizza Donair Menu Features Three Items
Savory Regenerative Flour Pies
The Latest Higgidy Pies Come in Six Premium Options
Mexican Spice-Coated Donuts
Randy’s Donuts is Serving Up a Spicy Mango Tajin Donut
Decadent Autumnal Treats
Paris Baguette Debuts a New Fall-Inspired Menu
Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups
Fans Inspired Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Buttery Croissant Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Milk Chocolate Bar is Infused with Flaky Pastry Pieces
Gourmet Donut Collaborations
The COPS Donuts x Alder Signature Donut is a Coconut Cream Glaze
Snacking-Friendly Donut Bites
The Rich's Double Chocolate Filled Donut Bites are Easy to Enjoy
Fruit-Forward Artisan-Style Pastries
These New Panera Bakery Items Come in Five Varieties
Ice Cream-Filled Donut Sandwiches
The Duck Donuts Donut Ice Cream Sandwich Comes in Two Options
High-Protein Toaster Pastries
Flings are Low-Sugar, Low-Carb and Naturally Flavored
Exclusive French Fry Dishes
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Celebrates National French Fry Day
Gourmet Escargot-Paired Bagels
Dominique Ansel Created a Parmesan Gruyère Bagel for PopUp Bagels
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Donut-Flavored Syrups
Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Syrup is a Sweet Treat
Festive Sweet Products
Delice De France Launches Its Holiday Range
Chili-Lime Fried Pies
Taco Cabana's Tajín Mango Fried Pie is Sweet and Spicy with a Zesty Kick
Savory-Sweet Snack Packs
Olli Snack Packs Conveniently Combine Salami, Cheese & Fruit
Tangy Tzatziki Cheesecakes
The CNE Serves Cheesecake with Tzatziki Buttercream and Pita Chips
Plant-Based Donut Menus
These New Krispy Kreme Vegan Donuts Come in Three Options
Peachy Choux Puff Pastries
Dominique Ansel Bakery Fresh Peaches & Cream Choux Puff
All-Day Cuisine Pie Products
These New Pukka Products are Suited for Enjoying Breakfast to Dinner
Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts
Duck Donuts Just Unveiled the New Cotton Candy Explosion Donut
Taro-Based Donut Holes
Holey Grail Donuts Just Unveiled New Taro-Based Donut Holes
Puff Pastry Cheese Crackers
Trader Joe's New Cheddar & Parmesan Cheese Snackers are Extra Buttery
Twist Cinnamon Bun Pastries
Trader Joe's New Cinnamon Twist Danish Boasts a Custard Filling
Savory Snack Product Launches
The Curators is Arriving into Waitrose in the UK
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Chestnut-Flavored Fall Donuts
Mister Donut Just Debuted Five New Donuts for Appetite Autumn Season
Ghee-Roasted Granolas
Panjiri Granola by Babo's Kitchen Has an Unconventional First Ingredient
Baked-in-Store Pistachio Croissants
The Extra Special Pistachio Filled Croissant is at Asda
Sweet Fall-Flavored Breakfasts
Kellanova Released Frosted Pumpkin Spice Pop Tarts for Fall 2024
Southern Spice Pork Products
Prairie Fresh Signature Nashville Hot Pork Loin Filets are Flavorful
Indulgently-Inspired Dessert Flavors
These I.T.S. Dessert Flavors are Sweet and Familiar
Savory Mushroom Ice Creams
Third Kingdom Serves a Gluten-Free Dessert with Porcini Ice Cream
Croissant-Based Breakfast Sandwiches
Panera Has a New Croissant Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Bagel-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The 7-Eleven Everything Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is Savory
Specialty Holiday Treat Expansions
Festive Limited-Edition Treats Bring Holiday Cheer to Canada
Cheesy Pickle Pork Pies
These Pork Farms Mini Ploughman’s Pork Pies are Packed with Flavor
Fireside Dessert Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts S’mores Choco & Marshmallow is Arriving in the UK
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
Fall-Flavored Toaster Pastries
Ghetto Gastro Launched Two New Flavors for Fall 2024
Halloween-Themed Snack Pastries
Ginsters Spicy Sausage & Red Pepper Pasty is Limited-Edition
Summertime Pork Pastry Snacks
The Ginsters BBQ Pulled Pork Slice is Limited-Edition
Hybrid Seasonal Pies
The ASDA Exceptional Melt in the Middle Camembert & Pork Pie is Savory
Seasonal Easter Pastries
Ladurée Canada Unveils the Special Desserts and Brunch Menus for Easter
Stuffed Foodservice Croissants
The Hillshire Farm Stuffed Croissants are Quick to Prepare
Indulgent Seasonal Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts is Introducing Three Seasonal Treat Varieties
Versatile Chocolate Pastas
Pastazerts' Chocolate Fettuccine Serves with Sweet or Savory Sauces
Pie-Inspired Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection Has Four Treats
Savory Curry-Filled Donuts
Mister Donut Zaku Mocchi Ring Donuts are Debuting Two New Flavors
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Puffy Savory Breakfast Pastries
Shipley Do-Nuts' Egg & Cheese Kolaches Appeal to Gen Z
Italian-Inspired Potato Chips
The Saucy Ladies' Makes Globally Inspired Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Hybrid Mashup Snack Donuts
Hostess HoneyBun Donettes Combine Two Signature Products
Savory Pretzel Toppings
Topzels Turn a Favorite Snack into a Versatile Topping
Low-Sugar Refrigerated Donuts
Drumroll Donuts Satisfy Cravings Without Compromising Nutrition
Swirled Salted Caramel Danishes
Trader Joe's Just Dropped a New Salted Caramel Swirl Danish
Savory Bread-Making Mixes
King Arthur Baking's Savory Bread Mix Kits Help Bakers Go Beyond Sweets
Pie-Filled Mini Pastries
KFC Introduces the New Handheld Apple Pie Poppers Across North America
Creamy Croissant-Style Donuts
Eggs Up Grill Just Added Strawberries & Cream Croissant-Style Donuts
Apple Pie-Flavored Croissants
The Texas Apple is the Newest Pastry at the Kolache Factory
Candy Bar-topped Donuts
Duck Donuts Has Launched New Donut Combinations Topped with TWIX
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Nutty Chocolate Dipped Doughnuts
Voodoo Doughnut's New PB&C Doughnut Leans into a Classic Combo
Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus
Paris Baguette's New Lemon-Inspired Menu is Perfect for Summer
Maple Butter Hand Pies
McDonald's Japan Has Added a New Maple Butter Pancake Pie
Herbaceous Puff Pastry Appetizers
Herbes De Provence Triangles are Trader Joe's Latest Appetizer
Crispy Caramel Pastries
The Delicious Desserts Company Caramelised Biscuit Yum Yums are Flavorful
Nostalgic Cafe Anniversary Donuts
Tim Hortons Retro Donuts Come in Four Varieties
French Toast Bagel Sandwiches
Einstein Bros.is Offering a New Maplehouse Egg Sandwich
Regional Cuisine-Inspired Breads
These New Donatos Cheese Breads Come in Two Options
Savory Fast-Food Pies
Popeyes Released a Fried Pie with Cream Cheese and Blueberries
Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods
These CINNAHOLIC Fall Desserts Come in Four Varieties
Canadiana Cuisine Bagel Flavors
New York Bakery Co. Sweet Maple Bagels Have Cinnamon Pieces
Savory Family-Friendly Pies
Pukka The Big One Pies Offer Larger Servings of Classic Options
Limited-Edition Danish Pastries
Trader Joe's Sweet Danish Pastries Were Crafted in Denmark
Exclusive Collab Spreads
The Tasty x PopUp Bagels Collab Shares a Trio of Limited-Time Shmears
Festive Jelly Donut Assortments
Duck Donuts Launches the New Holiday Assortment Jelly Donuts
Pasta-Topped Pulled Pork Sandwiches
The Blimpie Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Sub is Sweet and Savory
Autumnal Cinnamon Bun Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts Has a New Pumpkin Roll Doughnut This Month
Seasonal Sharp Cheddar Pizzas
Your Pie Created the Bacon and Cheddar Pizza for the Winter Season