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‘Struggle meals’ and Hamburger Helper are trending because food is so expensive

Now I want to try this!

Hamburger helper. Instant ramen. Tuna noodle casserole.

We’re in the midst of a dinner throwback era, but unlike wide-legged jeans and the resurgence of DVDs, this trend has nothing do with nostalgia.

So-called “struggle meals” are trending right now as consumers grapple with the high price of food and seek affordable meal options. It’s a new term for an old solution — struggle meals are inexpensive and simple, often made from cheap items or what might already be in your pantry.

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