The years of the 1980s were a time of great change for the world at large. Many of the products that were popular during this time are still in use today, from cassette tapes to the Walkman. Pop stars such as Madonna and Prince ruled the stage, and makeup industries such as Maybelline and MAC flourished.
The food culture is no different. The 1980s had some of the best meals of all time, from Kraft Macaroni and Cheese to the delicious Pillsbury Cakes. Here are some popular meals from the 80s:
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes were immensely popular in the 1980s. This was probably due to their easy preparation and delicious taste. The meat mixture of the dish usually contained ground beef, onions, ketchup and mustard. It is a fairly simple meal with very little effort required by the cook, but this makes it all the more appealing to teenagers who like to eat quickly and without much fussing around.
A big batch of this hot, tangy sandwich filling can be simmered for a while before you freeze it. So it is very easy to thaw and reheat some for a quick dinner.
Walking Tacos
Walking Tacos were another very popular meal of the 1980s, especially with teenagers and young adults. This was due to their popularity among the youth. The trick is that you mix up the ingredients of a taco into an empty bag of chips, and eat it from there.
There is nothing quite like walking home from school with a tasty taco in hand, and it was no different for teens who wanted a quick snack. The ingredients of this dish include ground beef, cheese and taco seasoning. They’re also perfect to be made during a camping trip.
Pizza Rolls
Pizza Rolls are still around today. They are a popular snack among teenagers because of their ease of preparation and, as the name suggests, the fact that they’re basically pizza shaped into rolls. It is much easier to eat with one hand compared to a traditional pizza.
Spread some sauce on top, fill it with meat and cheese or vegetables, and roll it up into a delicious snack. The 1980s were the era when Pizza Rolls became very popular for teenagers to eat for lunch or dinner.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies
Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies have become a popular treat since they were introduced in 1980. They are basically chocolate chip cookies that are baked to form a brownie-inspired shape.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies are really easy to make, and are a quick and easy treat for sugar-loving kids.
Bread Bowls
Bread bowls were another popular meal for the 1980s. They are basically a bowl of bread with different toppings or sauces on it. There are many different kinds of recipes for these, such as vegetable soup mixes and cheese dips for those who want to make it healthy.
Bread bowls are a nice way to get some extra nutrition in your diet while making things fun. People also often serve bread bowls when they want to impress their guests.
