Retro dinnertime favorite is trending again, and it's taking over American homes

 Fox News' Harris Faulkner, Kayleigh McEnany and Emily Compagno have the latest on the growing popularity of the food on 'Outnumbered.' 

A former symbol of postwar convenience is making a comeback in American homes as more people eat, work and unwind in front of the television.

Chalk it up to remote work, smaller living spaces and streaming culture: All of this is reshaping how people spend their time at home, and reaching for the once-kitschy TV tray.

"Eating on the couch has become a lot more normal," said Isfira Jensen, CEO and principal designer of Jensen & Co. Interiors in New York City. 

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"The living room is doing double duty, which creates a practical need for furniture that can slide in and out of view as needed," she told Fox News Digital.

The comeback ties closely to post-pandemic habits and a culture built around streaming and comfort, Vogue magazine recently reported. Modern home designs are being influenced by where people actually spend their time — and that's often in front of a screen.

The once-retro TV tray is making a stylish comeback in American homes. (iStock)

Fewer Americans are gathering around the dining table these days as well. 

While most Americans grew up eating at the dinner table, fewer than half do so today, according to recent studies — and the number of people dining on the couch has risen sharply as family mealtime continues to decline.