When I was a kid in school – I’d make my own lunch. my go to? Slap down a slice of bologna, place a processed cheese slice on it, slather with mayonnaise THEN roll it into a tube (fun fact: can be used to drink your chocolate milk).. 3 or 4 of these and I was set! This morning we were asking what WEIRD foods YOU had in your Lunch? These are a few of the BEST.
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1. Pickle and Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Yes, you read that right. My mom had a knack for combining flavors that most people wouldn’t dream of putting together. The tangy crunch of pickles paired with the creamy, nutty taste of peanut butter was surprisingly delightful, though it did raise a few eyebrows among my friends.
2. Cold Spaghetti Tacos
Leftover spaghetti was a staple in our household, and my mom found a creative way to repurpose it. She’d stuff cold spaghetti into taco shells, sprinkle some cheese on top, and voilà – spaghetti tacos! It was a strange fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine that I grew to love.
3. Fruit Salad with a Twist
While fruit salad isn’t inherently weird, the addition of unexpected ingredients like marshmallows, shredded coconut, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup certainly made it unique. It was like having dessert for lunch, and I never complained about that!
4. Mystery Meatloaf Muffins
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food, but turning it into muffin form was a whole new level of creativity. These meatloaf muffins were packed with hidden veggies and topped with a dollop of mashed potatoes. They were both delicious and a bit perplexing to my classmates.
5. Jell-O Salad
This wasn’t your typical Jell-O. My mom would mix in shredded carrots, pineapple chunks, and sometimes even cottage cheese. The result was a colorful, wobbly salad that was both sweet and savory. It was definitely an acquired taste, but one that I eventually came to enjoy.
