# Crap foods you love **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [June 13, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097 "2022-06-13T12:23:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/1 "2022-06-13T12:23:16Z")
What cheap, unhealthy, highly processed, or otherwise crap foods do you love? For me, it’s Tina’s frozen Red Hot Beef burritos. When on sale, they can be as cheap as 2 to the dollar, and I find them comforting and delicious. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/2 "2022-06-13T13:03:40Z")
Currently munching a Hot Pocket (this time steak & cheddar, I’m also quite fond of the meatball mozzarella). Pagoda Pork Potstickers are also a favorite in my household (DH likes both those and the Hot Pockets as much as I do), but hard to find lately. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/3 "2022-06-13T13:07:41Z")
Cheese balls. I could eat a barrel of them all by myself: [![](https://www.instacart.com/image-server/466x466/filters:fill(FFF,true):format(webp)/www.instacart.com/assets/domains/product-image/file/large_d2022bd3-9b2e-4442-bb5a-070b3507f04d.jpg) ](https://www.instacart.com/image-server/466x466/filters:fill(FFF,true):format(webp)/www.instacart.com/assets/domains/product-image/file/large_d2022bd3-9b2e-4442-bb5a-070b3507f04d.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/4 "2022-06-13T13:13:31Z")
Just re-discovered brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts. Turns out my Wife likes them too… ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/5 "2022-06-13T13:16:14Z")
SOMEtimes Ho Hos. Andy Capp Cheddar Fries. Im wondering if anyone will say circus peanuts ---
**Author:** ![Limmin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f04885/32.png) [@Limmin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Limmin)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/6 "2022-06-13T13:20:18Z")
Plain, or buttered? Cold, or toasty? ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/7 "2022-06-13T13:28:27Z")
> [@iiandyiiii](#): > > For me, it’s Tina’s frozen Red Hot Beef burritos. +1 on the frozen burritos. Ramen noodles-- the super cheap 5 for a dollar packages. I at least usually doctor them up by adding some broccoli or other veggies. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/8 "2022-06-13T13:30:22Z")
A barrel of cheese balls has a very short life expectancy over here too. 🙂 Likewise the Andy Capp cheddar fries, especially if I can lay hands on the bacon-flavored variety. Brick-style ramen (Maruchan, Nissin, and similar, not the kind in a styrofoam cup) is a pantry staple over here, too. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/9 "2022-06-13T13:32:42Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Ramen noodles-- the super cheap 5 for a dollar packages. I at least usually doctor them up by adding some broccoli or other veggies. I’ll doctor the ‘beef’ flavor with some roast beef deli meat. It’s pretty good, but that’s been a few years. ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/10 "2022-06-13T13:37:43Z")
I’ll sometimes use ramen noodles when making Yakisoba. Boil and drain the noodles. Then just briefly stir fry with some mixed veggies, sesame oil, and soy. Bingo, cheap meal. ---
**Author:** ![SoToasty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sotoasty/32/2803_2.png) [@SoToasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoToasty)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/11 "2022-06-13T13:39:44Z")
> [@Limmin](#): > > Plain, or buttered? Cold, or toasty? It doesnt matter. They are yummy. I will add pork rinds to the list. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/12 "2022-06-13T13:50:49Z")
Crunchy Cheetos. I’m really good about avoiding processed foods - practically everything I eat is food I prepare myself starting with simple fresh ingredients. Most junk food doesn’t even taste good to me any more; my palate has adapted. But crunchy Cheetos? I adore them. I buy a bag once every couple of months or so, and consider myself virtuous if it takes me 3 days to devour them. ETA: Also Bugles. I usually stick with the Cheetos, but I like Bugles nearly as well. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/13 "2022-06-13T13:50:51Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Just re-discovered brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts. Turns out my Wife likes them too… I’ll go one step crappier. I like the Walmart and Toast’em versions better. I put them in the toaster just long enough to make them warm and soft. MMM MMM MMM ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/14 "2022-06-13T14:09:58Z")
Gas station hot dog with two stripes of yellow mustard. mmm ETA: I just realized how meta this post is (unintentional) ---
**Author:** ![Tarataratara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/15 "2022-06-13T16:32:40Z")
Ro-tel dip ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/16 "2022-06-13T16:35:06Z")
Hostess pastries, especially Sno-Balls. I know there’s no nutrition to be had. I’m sure they’re bad for me. Don’t care. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/17 "2022-06-13T16:39:46Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > Cheese balls. I could eat a barrel of them all by myself: Try the 50 Gal Armageddon Size [![](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/14074578_web1_CheddarB_D3I0604.jpg) ](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/14074578_web1_CheddarB_D3I0604.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/18 "2022-06-13T16:40:18Z")
I’m munching on some Nacho Cheese Bugles right now. 🙂 I too love Cheetos, but nowadays tend to buy the puffy ones because I’m dentally challenged. The crunchy ones are better, but I have to suck on them until they dissolve in my mouth. Are the cheese balls in #2 really made by the Putz Company? 🤨 ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/19 "2022-06-13T16:50:14Z")
Me three for Bugles. I use them to scoop up tuna salad when I can’t be arsed to actually, you know, fix lunch. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097/20 "2022-06-13T16:51:45Z")
Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips And these: > **[Amazon.com: Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Honey Mustard & Onion, 12 Oz...](https://www.amazon.com/Snyders-Hanover-Pretzel-Pieces-Mustard/dp/B004NNDDTU)** > > Amazon.com: Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Honey Mustard & Onion, 12 Oz : Grocery & Gourmet Food I only buy them a couple of times a year, because I will go through the bag in a day or two. Sooooo good! Honey-mustard-onion – the perfect flavor medley. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-foods-you-love/966097.md?page=2)