#10: Ramen and Rice
As it turns out, we Americans really love our instant noodles. In fact, a recent study found that the average person in the United States eats over 45 servings of ramen per year. As someone who has eaten their fair share of the stuff, I can tell you it’s not the gourmet meal out there.
But it gets the job done! That salty, MSG-laden broth is so comforting. And don’t even get me started on all the creative ways you can dress up a pack of ramen – throw in some veggies, an egg, and maybe even a little hot sauce. You’ve got yourself a decent meal for under a dollar.