When you take a small step back in time to your school days lunch was a time to gather with friends and get something to help sustain you through the rest of the school day. But, you probably had certain days in the lunch room that were better than others due to the amazing cooks whipping up something delicious.

In South Louisiana, we are blessed to have so many people who know how to cook. Most people have skills that the average American likely doesn't have. We have tricks, tips, and ways of making food that make us ask for seconds.

How often have we heard the debate over what is served in the cafeteria? According to the New York Times, people have been calling for healthier meals for decades. The debate continues. When this was tried in some districts across America, a majority of kids were not eating healthy food. The latest idea is to lower the amount of salt and sugar in school lunches.

We don't want unhealthy kids, but if the kids are already eating the food that cafeterias are serving why do we have to make changes for meals in the lunchroom?

Here is what we learned when we asked you, "What was your favorite food that your school cafeteria served. There are some amazing cooks that work in our cafeterias, and thank goodness for them. Check out what people said was their favorite item.

Louisiana's Favorite School Cafeteria Items

We asked, you answered. School lunches were definitely some core memories for you. Here are the most popular responses to the question 'What was your favorite food item from the school cafeteria? '

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