8 Nostalgic Back to School Recipes
Cue the memories with these 8 Back to School Recipes you're sure to remember. No matter what grade you're in, you'll get excited about these blast from the past recipes. Slide your tray ahead and get ready for some fun memories!
1. Lunchtime Sloppy Joes
A quick weekend lunch doesn't need to be fancy, but it does need to be delicious! Lunchtime Sloppy Joes are nostalgia-packed and truly tasty, evoking those pleasant memories of cafeteria lunches just before rushing out to the playground. The beef filling is savory and tangy, loaded with fragrant flavors and subtle sweetness before it's all piled onto a bun. Rustic and wholesome, Lunchtime Sloppy Joes make enough for two... but you may not want to share!
See More2. Nostalgia Fish Sticks
Oh yes, these take us back to summer lunches on the porch and hot meals in the school cafeteria; it's hard not to get excited for Nostalgia Fish Sticks. These golden, delicately baked treats of savory goodness surround the mild, tender fish with a light and crunchy seasoned breadcrumb for that authentic and memorable crunch. It's actually incredibly quick and easy to revisit these classic favorites! You might need to find some tartar sauce because that's the only thing Nostalgia Fish Sticks are missing!
See More3. Lunch Lady Beef Casserole
Sloppy joes and buttered noodles: the pinnacle of school cafeteria lunches that got us all excited. Some kind-hearted cafeteria worker must have realized this and put them together into one delicious dish! Lunch Lady Beef Casserole layers on juicy ground beef in a smoky-sweet and rich sauce that tastes like sloppy joes and tender egg noodles. In the center is a creamy, tangy cheese mix filled with crunchy, savory green onion and sharp parmesan. The result is a melty, hearty meal that can get you through the school day, the workday or just a wonderful evening with family and friends! Lunch Lady Beef Casserole is a dinnertime nostalgia trip that will leave you full and happy. What could be better?
See More4. Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars
It's time to go back to school! And no, we don't actually mean it's time to hit the books. What we're saying is, with one taste of these Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars, your tastebuds will be sent right back to those semi-crowded cafeteria tables full of your friends and classmates for lunch. Imagine it... you just finished up your sloppy joe and carrots and you actually saved your dessert for last, because you know it's worth the wait. You bite into the moist peanut butter square that is smothered with a sugary, sweet, peanut buttery icing and it's like, actually the best part of your day. Life was so simple back then, huh? Well, let's go back in time with some of these Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars!
Click Here5. Lunch Lady Brownies
There was one part of school lunches we can all look back on with fondness—those fudgy, chocolatey brownies with the extra creamy frosting on top. Every lunch tray looked that much more appetizing, whether it was chili day or not. These Lunch Lady Brownies recapture the magic of those schoolyard sweets; every luscious bite of Lunch Lady Brownies transports you back in time to sunny days.
See More6. School Lunch Nuggies
Everyone loves School Lunch Nuggies! No matter what grade you're in (or what year you graduated), you'll always get excited for these perfectly juicy, deliciously marinated bites of chicken. Eat them however you please, but we highly recommend dunking them into your favorite sauce while munching on some crispy fries, too! Slide your tray on up for some School Lunch Nuggies... the lunch bell is a ringin'!
See More7. Mario's Pizza Puffs
Your favorite back-to-school lunch is here — even if your school days are behind you! Mario's Pizza Puffs make for a delicious snack that will leave you happy and satisfied, as much as a slice of pizza would! Each bite contains golden pizza dough, melted mozzarella cheese, and a spicy and savory pepperoni slice! Pair Mario’s Pizza Puffs with your favorite dipping sauce for maximum delight!
See More8. Elementary Goulash
There are just some foods that exude that downhome, memory-making comfort like no other. Ring the dinner bell, Elementary Goulash will take you back to your school days... just in a slightly more grown-up and delicious way. When you add perfectly seasoned ground beef into an amazing Italian-spiced tomato sauce and combine it with the always-reliable elbow macaroni, you'll have cooked up a recollection of days gone by that your tastebuds will thank you for. Raise your hand for the Elementary Goulash that will definitely transport you back to your childhood. We unanimously give this one an A+ for taste, comfort, and for attendance at the dinner table. It surely always makes the grade!
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