Hot Pockets Partners With Food Trucks For Its Latest Flavors

Updated on 6/25/2016 at 1:00 PM

Ever wish having food-truck grub could be as convenient as going to your freezer? Well, Hot Pockets is making that happen by teaming up with four food trucks from Los Angeles and Chicago to create its newest flavored bites ($6) and sandwiches ($2). Komodo, The Lobos Truck, Baby's Burgers, and Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery worked with Nestlé's culinary team to develop these four new flavors. In the true spirit of the food truck, bacon makes a strong appearance as do spicy ingredients . . . and of course lots of gooey cheese. This isn't a first for the freezer aisle. Just last Summer, Häagen-Dazs created an Artisanal Collection, crafting a line of ice creams with prominent, artisanal confectioners. Now, it appears large brands, like Hot Pockets, are following suit to partner with independent proprietors. Though we have yet to try the products to determine if they are as tasty as the real food-truck deal, here's a look at the packaging and the inspiration behind each flavor, according to a recent press release.

Spicy Asian-Style Beef Rollers, Cocreated With Komodo Truck

"Latin and Southeast Asian-style flavors combine to create amazing fusion cuisine from Komodo. Eric and Erwin Tjahyadi’s unique bite-size creation is made with tender beef, red pepper, and jalapeños with hoisin sauce in a mini spring roll."

Spicy Asian-Style Beef Sandwiches, Cocreated With Komodo Truck

"The sandwich version of Spicy Asian-Style Beef includes angus beef, red peppers, and jalapeños with hoisin sauce in a crispy crust."

Fiery Jalapeño Lime Chicken Rollers, Cocreated With The Lobos Truck

"American comfort food with a twist comes to life at Jasmine Wolf’s The Lobos Truck. These all-new bite-size rollers feature tender dark meat chicken, jalapeños, cilantro, and corn with spicy ginger lime sauce in a mini spring roll."

Fiery Jalapeño Lime Chicken Sandwiches, Cocreated With The Lobos Truck

"The sandwich version of Fiery Jalapeño Lime Chicken features grilled white meat chicken, jalapeños, cilantro, and corn with spicy ginger lime sauce in a crispy crust."

Triple Cheesy Bacon Melt Bites, Cocreated With Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery

"Inspired by Greg Barnhart’s popular Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery menu item dubbed 'The Great Dane Double Cheese & Bacon Melt,' these bites combine a robust blend of provolone, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses with applewood smoked bacon and basil in a buttery crust."

Smokin’ Bacon BBQ Recipe Burger Bites, Cocreated With Baby’s Burgers

"Savory hamburger, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and onions smothered in a mesquite BBQ sauce in a soft-baked crust comes from Lori Barbera and Erica Cohen’s gourmet She’s Smokin' burger at Baby’s Burgers."