48 Nostalgic American Dishes That Take Us Back in Time

In the 1960s, breakfast tables were a mix of familiar and peculiar. While bacon and eggs were already a staple, the era introduced us to Piggybacks, a curious combination of meat and mashed potatoes. This dish exemplifies the decade’s adventurous, yet sometimes questionable, culinary experiments that left a mark on breakfast cuisine.

Piggybacks, a product of the 60s’ culinary curiosity, featured a slice of SPAM topped with a scoop of Pillsbury Mashed Potatoes. This concoction, resembling a Thanksgiving dish, became a breakfast trend. As the decade’s love affair with SPAM fueled its popularity, Piggy Backs enjoyed a wave of success until the 70s brought in new, equally peculiar breakfast trends.