What was a meal you loved as a kid but now that you’re an adult you realize your parents only made because you were poor?

 A lot of people reflect on meals like that when they get older! Common ones might include:

Ramen noodles with random additions (like hot dogs, eggs, or canned veggies).

Fried bologna sandwiches or just plain bologna on white bread.

Ketchup sandwiches or buttered bread as a snack.

Rice and beans—delicious, but often a budget staple.

Boxed mac and cheese made in creative ways to stretch a meal.

Potatoes in every form—mashed, fried, or boiled—because they were cheap and filling.

Which one sticks out for you?