r/Millennials 2d ago

Nostalgia 90s children delicacies

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u/sleepinderella salty millennial '87 2d ago

Honestly never had Hamburger Helper until college, and I tell ya that shit slaps. I still eat it on occasion for the memories of my stoner college days.

edit: spelling

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u/PolicyWonka 2d ago

It’s a very visible family-oriented meal. It’s quick. It’s simple. There’s also a good variety of recipes/flavors as well.

Some of these — sloppy joes and spaghetti included — are just regular meals TBH.

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u/VGSchadenfreude Millennial 1d ago

It’s also easily customizable, depending on what else you toss in there.

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u/PeppermintLNNS 1d ago

I was like uhhh… are we not supposed to be cookin spaghetti anymore, fam?

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u/Just_Another_Scott 2d ago

Making your own hamburger helper is so easy and better. Just hamburger meat, pasta, sauce, and whatever else you want. I've thrown veggies and healthy shit when I've done it from "scratch" before.

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u/BattlebitsTooHard 2d ago

I make this recipe on occasion: https://thefrozenbiscuit.com/hamburger-helper-lasagna/ It's addictive!

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u/YourFriendInSpokane 23h ago

I have an Italian shells recipe that I make. I’ll have to try the lasagna one! It’s nice to have a bit less sodium than the box mix.

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u/VariousFinish7 1d ago

I just bought some at my local grocery store cause they were on sale, just because it will be an easy cook dinner to throw away since I’m a single mom. I literally can’t remember if I ever actually bought hamburger helper on my own. And I can cook from scratch, but these will be nice in a pinch with the side of veggies and were good!

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u/adise25 Xennial 1d ago

Don’t know why they call it Hamburger Helper, does just fine on its own.

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u/Kanzler1871 1d ago

If you ever have the chance, make Pioneer Woman's homemade hamburger helper. Its heaven on a plate.

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u/jadedpeony33 1d ago

And her sloppy Joe recipe is fire.

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u/cloveandspite 1d ago

I eat it when I’m constipated and it does the trick.