Classic Snack Foods of the '50s & '60s
Instructions: How well do you remember the irresistible snack foods that filled pantries and party bowls in the 1950s and 1960s?
- 1.
Which corn chip brand, introduced in 1932, was one of the first commercially produced tortilla chips in America?
AFritosBTostitosCDoritosDBugles - 2.
What was the name of the Cheez-It competitor that came in a round shape and was popular in the 1950s?
ACheez BallsBCheese NipsCRitz CrackersDGoldfish - 3.
Which pretzel brand, based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, became one of America's most popular pretzel makers in the 1950s?
AUtzBSnyder'sCRold GoldDBachman - 4.
What Frito-Lay chip was introduced in 1966 and became the first nationally distributed tortilla chip brand?
AMission ChipsBDoritosCTostitosDSantitas - 5.
What was the popular dip made from Lipton Onion Soup Mix and sour cream that became a party staple in the 1950s?
AOnion Cream DipBFrench Onion DipCRanch DipDCalifornia Dip - 6.
Which cone-shaped corn snack was introduced by General Mills in 1966?
ABuglesBFunyunsCMunchosDCorn Nuts - 7.
What Nabisco cracker, introduced in 1934, became the go-to cracker for cheese and was known as 'the everything cracker'?
ASaltinesBTriscuitsCWheat ThinsDRitz Crackers - 8.
Which puffed cheese snack, known for its bright orange color and a cheetah mascot, was introduced in 1948?
ACheetosBCheese PuffsCCheese BallsDCheez Doodles - 9.
What was the name of the stackable chip in a cylindrical can, introduced in 1968?
AMunchosBStaxCLay's StacksDPringles - 10.
Which crunchy snack mix, combining pretzels, nuts, and cereal seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, became a popular homemade party mix?
ASnack MixBNuts & BoltsCChex MixDTrail Mix - 11.
What brand of potato chips used the slogan 'Betcha can't eat just one' starting in the 1960s?
AWiseBPringlesCRufflesDLay's - 12.
Which onion-flavored ring snack was introduced by Frito-Lay in 1969?
AO'BoisiesBOnion CrispsCOnion RingsDFunyuns - 13.
What was the name of the popular cheese spread that came in a glass jar with a metal lid and was perfect for spreading on crackers?
AVelveetaBCheese ZipCEasy CheeseDKraft Cheez Whiz - 14.
Which ridged potato chip brand used the slogan 'Ruffles have ridges' in its advertising?
AHerr'sBLay'sCRufflesDWise - 15.
What tiny, crunchy, fish-shaped cracker was introduced by Pepperidge Farm in 1962?
AWhale CrackersBFish BitesCAnimal CrackersDGoldfish
Answer Key
Fritos corn chips were created by Charles Elmer Doolin in 1932 after he bought a recipe from a Mexican restaurant. The Frito Company later merged with Lay's to form Frito-Lay.
Cheese Nips, made by Nabisco, were a popular round cheese cracker that competed with Cheez-Its throughout the 1950s and beyond.
Snyder's of Hanover, founded in 1909, became one of the most recognized pretzel brands in America. Their hard pretzels were a staple in homes across the country.
Doritos were introduced at Disneyland in 1966 and went into national distribution in 1967. The name means 'little golden things' in Spanish.
California Dip (also called French Onion Dip) was created by mixing Lipton Onion Soup Mix with sour cream. It became the quintessential chip dip at parties starting in the late 1950s.
Bugles corn snacks, shaped like tiny bugles or cornucopias, were introduced by General Mills in 1966 and became famous for the fun of putting them on fingertips.
Ritz Crackers were introduced by Nabisco in 1934 during the Depression. The name was meant to evoke luxury, and they became one of America's favorite crackers.
Cheetos were invented in 1948 by Charles Elmer Doolin, the same man who created Fritos. Chester Cheetah became the mascot in 1986.
Pringles were developed by Procter & Gamble and first sold in 1968. Their uniform saddle shape and iconic cylindrical can set them apart from traditional chips.
Nuts & Bolts (later known as Chex Party Mix) was a homemade snack combining Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts tossed in butter and Worcestershire sauce. The recipe appeared on Chex boxes starting in 1955.
Lay's potato chips used the iconic slogan 'Betcha can't eat just one' starting in 1963, with Bert Lahr as the original spokesperson.
Funyuns onion-flavored rings were introduced by Frito-Lay in 1969. Despite being made from cornmeal, they captured the flavor of fried onion rings.
Cheez Whiz was introduced by Kraft in 1953 as a convenient cheese sauce. It came in a glass jar and was used on crackers, in recipes, and on cheesesteaks.
Ruffles, introduced by Frito-Lay in 1958, used the memorable slogan 'Ruffles have ridges' to promote their distinctive ridged texture that held more dip.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers were introduced in 1962, based on a Swiss recipe. They became one of the most popular snack crackers in America, loved by children and adults alike.