Hamburger Helper

Hamburger Helper (pronunciation: /ˈhæmbɝːɡər ˈhɛlpər/) is a packaged food product from General Mills, sold as part of the Betty Crocker brand. It consists of boxed pasta bundled with powdered seasonings and sauces. The product line also features products with other starches, such as rice or potatoes.

Etymology

The term "Hamburger Helper" is a combination of the words "hamburger" and "helper". "Hamburger" is a term that originated in the late 19th century in the United States, referring to a type of sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat. The word "helper" is used in the sense of something that aids or assists, implying that the product is designed to help in the preparation of a hamburger meal.

Related Terms

Hamburger: A sandwich consisting of one or more cooked patties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun.
General Mills: An American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores.
Betty Crocker: A brand and fictional character used in advertising campaigns for food and recipes. It was developed by the Washburn Crosby Company in 1921.
Pasta: A type of Italian food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into sheets or various shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking.
Rice: The seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice).
Potato: A starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable.