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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    21 Iconic Nostalgic Foods That Will Make Every 90s Kid Feel All the Feels

    Published: Oct 7, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Remember all those nostalgic foods we couldn’t get enough of in the 90s? From after-school snacks to special treats we’d beg our parents for, these iconic bites still hold a special place in our hearts. Get ready for a trip down memory lane as we look back at some of the yummiest childhood favorites that shaped our taste for fun. You’re bound to recognize a few that’ll bring back all the feels!

    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    A bowl of crock pot mac n cheese in a bowl next to a spoon.
    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    With just 6 ingredients, this Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe will be your new favorite side. You don’t even have to cook the pasta, just dump and go!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

    A close-up of a blue plate with succulent meatloaf slices drizzled in red sauce. A fork and knife are artfully placed beside the meatloaf on the plate, all set against a light blue table surface.
    A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This juicy Meatloaf is made with oatmeal for a heartier texture and flavor and paired with an elevated take on the classic ketchup glaze.
    Get the Recipe: A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
    Get the Recipe: A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe

    Queso chicken baked in a casserole dish.
    Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked Queso Chicken will be your new favorite week night meal! It’s not only QUICK and EASY, but delicious. With just a few ingredients and a special tip, you will have moist and tender chicken on the table with almost no effort.
    Get the Recipe: Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe

    Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat

    A skillet of baked beans with ground beef with a serving spoon.
    Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These easy baked beans with ground beef are a perfect side dish for cookouts. Smoky with a sticky sweet sauce, they’re a classic.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat

    Southern Shrimp And Grits

    A platter of shrimp and grits with two glasses of wine.
    Southern Shrimp And Grits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Southern Shrimp and Grits are a classic with andouille sausage and shrimp added to a wine and cream sauce served over cheesy grits.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Shrimp And Grits

    Chicken Parmesan Tenders

    An iron skillet filled with chicken tenders.
    Chicken Parmesan Tenders. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pan fried parmesan chicken tenders are crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. In just 10 minutes you have the best chicken fingers.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Tenders

    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table.
    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    Lasagna With Bechamel

    Lasagna With Bechamel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Homemade Lasagna Recipe is an all time favorite comfort food. Smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce it’s the best homemade lasagna you’ll find. Easier than it sounds and perfect if you want to feed a crowd.
    Get the Recipe: Lasagna With Bechamel

    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    A wooden spoon in a skillet of tater tot casserole.
    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

    Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Peach Cupcakes are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh peach flavor thanks to peach puree in the batter and buttercream frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

    Slow Cooked Pork Ragu Over Pasta

    Slow Cooked Pork Ragu Over Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Braised pork ragu cooks slow in the oven forming a deep rich sauce that’s great over pasta. Comfort food that’s even better for leftovers.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooked Pork Ragu Over Pasta

    Homemade Buttery Cinnamon Bread

    Two loaves of Dollywood cinnamon bread.
    Homemade Buttery Cinnamon Bread. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dollywood Cinnamon Bread is a pull-apart bread coated in butter and brown sugar and cinnamon for a gooey mouth watering breakfast treat.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Buttery Cinnamon Bread

    Smothered Pork Chops With Boursin Gravy

    A spoon pouring gravy over pork chops.
    Smothered Pork Chops With Boursin Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Seared until golden brown and served with a rich sauce, these Smothered Pork Chops with Boursin Gravy are the perfect comfort food.
    Get the Recipe: Smothered Pork Chops With Boursin Gravy

    Homemade Waffles With Whipped Egg Whites

    A bite of waffle on a fork.
    Homemade Waffles With Whipped Egg Whites. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Light and fluffy waffles are one of the easiest breakfasts. With ingredients from your pantry and whipped egg whites you’ll have perfect waffles in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Waffles With Whipped Egg Whites

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Diy Cheesy Hamburger Helper With Beef & Bacon

    A plate of hamburger helper
    Diy Cheesy Hamburger Helper With Beef & Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    My version of homemade hamburger helper is dressed-up with bacon, garlic and onion, white wine, heavy cream and two types of cheese. Recipe serves 8.
    Get the Recipe: Diy Cheesy Hamburger Helper With Beef & Bacon

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

    A close-up of a plate filled with a creamy chicken and dumplings dish. Visible ingredients include tender pieces of shredded chicken, fluffy dumplings, carrots, peas, and a thick, seasoned gravy. The meal appears warm and hearty, served in a white bowl.
    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

    Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

    Chicken pot pie in a skillet topped with biscuits.
    Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is Southern comfort food at its best. Buttermilk biscuits top a creamy chicken filling.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

    Southern Recipe For A Buttermilk Pie

    A buttermilk pie that has been cut into slices.
    Southern Recipe For A Buttermilk Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Treat yourself to the creamy delight of Southern Buttermilk Pie. It’s a classic with a touch of cinnamon – pure yumminess!
    Get the Recipe: Southern Recipe For A Buttermilk Pie

    Southern Honey Biscuit Recipe

    A plate of honey butter biscuits.
    Southern Honey Biscuit Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Honey biscuits are light, flaky, and deliciously sweet. With a touch of honey in the dough and a honey glaze on top.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Honey Biscuit Recipe

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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