So redditoru/KaiFukugawaasked, “What foodsare betterwhen they’re low quality?”

Here is what people said…

1.

“Jiffy corn muffin mix.

Twelve freshly baked cupcakes in a muffin tray, each in a white paper liner

I think they’re excellent quality, but they are the least expensive corn muffin mix.

I’ve tried all the fancy mixes, and nope.

Jiffy tastes better to me.

Two breakfast burritos filled with scrambled eggs and vegetables, placed on a blue plate

I’ve also tried many different ‘from scratch’ recipes, and Jiffy tastes better!

I’ve been making Jiffy corn muffin mix for forty years!

I literally could make it blindfolded.”

A close-up of a cut breakfast sandwich with eggs, bacon, and cheese, wrapped in foil. The sandwich is held outdoors on a sunlit sidewalk

“My sister and I always raved about my dad’s awesome pancakes.

Once we were adults, he confessed they were from the Krusteaz box mix.

Still the best pancakes IMO.”

Close-up image of French toast slices dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate

u/Blonde_Mexican

3.

I dont need a $7+ breakfast burrito.

Give me eggs, protein, maybe potatoes, some cheese, and Im good.

Instant noodles being cooked in a pot on a stove, with seasoning powder being added from a packet

I dont think Ive ever been impressed by expensive, bougie breakfast burritos."

Bacon, egg, and cheese or sausage, egg, and cheese, etc.

I moved out of NYC, and it’s so hard to find a solid breakfast sandwich.

Close-up view of tortilla chips covered in melted cheese

Restaurants always venture to make it too fancy."

“Mac ‘n’ cheese with hotdogs cut up in it.

My mom was a terrible cook but made it for me in all these situations.

Close-up of two halves of a grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese oozing out, served on a white plate

As an adult, it’s the only thing that works.”

u/Noneofyobusiness1492

6.

“Cheap, dingy diners are always better than a more expensive breakfast/brunch restaurant, especially regarding french toast.

An ice cream sandwich partially unwrapped from its white paper wrapper, placed on a wooden surface

Fancy brunch restaurants always use extremely thick bread, which doesn’t soak anything up.

Then they go further and top it with compotes and flavored syrups.

“I love Panda Express.

A plate with turkey slices, baby carrots, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. A knife and fork are next to the plate

It is, technically, garbage food, according to most people.

I can absolutely smash some orange chicken, chow mein, and cream cheese rangoon.”

u/KaiFukugawa

8.“Ramen.

A bowl of nacho cheese dip topped with sliced jalapeños next to a pile of tortilla chips

Instant ramen just hits differently than a fancy bowl of ramen.”

“Fake maple syrup.

I just like the taste and consistency better than real maple syrup.

A plate with toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and a breaded patty topped with gravy

I crave the high fructose corn syrup.”

u/Tacticalneurosis

10.

“Nachos made with the fake cheese sauce > nachos made with real shredded cheese.”

A close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato in a wrapper, next to a container of fries

“I really do enjoy the nastiness of a McDouble.

u/LiteralLuciferian

12.

“I love a ‘cartoon’ grilled cheese.

Close-up of a plate of rotini pasta mixed with asparagus spears and a creamy, peppered sauce

It’s super nostalgic, and the textural contrast is amazing.”

There’s something about them that makes them much better than their homemade or gourmet counterparts, IMO.”

u/FangShway

14.

Close-up of a slice of layered sponge cake with a thin layer of chocolate frosting

“Ice cream sandwiches.

“Most Thanksgiving stapes are better cheap.

That goes for stovetop stuffing and canned cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray, of course!).”

Close-up of assorted sushi rolls, featuring pieces with crab, avocado, and vegetables

I love Cool Whip.

I’m an avid cook and love being in my kitchen.

I can make whipped cream the good way, but Cool Whip on anything makes me so happy.”

Close-up of bacon-wrapped stuffed dates with toothpicks on a ceramic plate

unrulyfemale

18.“Hashbrowns.

The cheap, dehydrated, boxed hashbrowns always turn out better than any other version, including made-from-scratch.”

19.“Ketchup.

Give me Heinz, not some bullshit ‘fancy’ artisan ketchup.”

u/fake-august

20.“Cheeseburgers.

Just give me Five Guys or Shake Shack any day.”

“Corned beef hash.

u/Drinking_Frog

22.

“I love imitation crab.

I don’t know what it is, but imitation crab is my favorite.”

“Hamburger helper, particularly the stroganoff.

It’s my guilty pleasure.”

u/Original60sGirl

26.

“If you’re making bacon-wrapped anything, you want the cheapest bacon.

Otherwise, it will be too thick and won’t cook through.”

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