7 Frozen Meals That Taste Like a Church Potluck, According to Shoppers
When you think of potluck meals, it’s almost always some sort of comfort food; guaranteed crowd-pleasers people love so much there are never leftovers. From casseroles to mac and cheese, pasta and chili to sides like mashed potatoes, these meals are rich, satisfying, and downright delicious. If you don’t have any potlucks happening around you but still want that classic down-home church potluck dinner, many frozen items hit the spot: Here are seven frozen meals shoppers love.
Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot Pie
Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food classic. “The chicken pot pie is the best I’ve ever tasted,” one shopper said. “All the veggies are cooked to perfection and there are plenty of chicken in it. I was expecting just a few little pieces but it has tender white chunks of chicken. The crust on the bottom and top are crusty and also delicious.”
Stouffer’s Creamed Chipped Beef
Stouffer’s Creamed Chipped Beef is a nostalgic must-have frozen item. “One of my favorite childhood meals was Mom’s version of this on toast with ‘pear salad’… Loaded with flavor and excellent tender beef slices. Actually keep one in the freezer as a handy ‘oh yes! Great idea for supper find’. NEVER disappoints!” one shopper shared.
Stouffer’s Meatloaf
A good meatloaf is the ultimate potluck food, and Stouffer’s Meatloaf doesn’t disappoint. “Stouffer’s Meatloaf is as good as, or even better than homemade. It is perfect to compliment with mashed potato and corn. It comes with the gravy which is rich and flavorful. There is plenty for everyone,” one Target shopper said.
Good & Gather USDA Grassfed Beef Meatballs
Good & Gather All Natural USDA Grassfed Beef Meatballs are delicious, fans say. “If you’re going to get frozen meatballs get these! They taste really good & I love putting them in my ramen, eating them with spaghetti & etc!” one shopper commented in the reviews.
Marie Callender’s Scalloped Potatoes in a Creamy Cheese Sauce
Shoppers rave about the Marie Callender’s Scalloped Potatoes in a Creamy Cheese Sauce With Ham. “We all have our “mighty need” foods. The ones you just suddenly get a hankering for and will stop at nothing to get it?? This is one of those foods I get a mighty need for. It’s just delicious. Creamy sauce, really good large ham chunks, tender potatoes. Add your own seasonings,” one fan shared.
Rana Meat Lasagna
What’s a potluck without a good lasagna? Rana Meat Lasagna is a delicious frozen item made with 100% beef, my delicious tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, melting mozzarella, and a signature dough. “The pasta isn’t soggy, the meat sauce has real flavor, and the cheese melts nicely without being too heavy. It actually tastes closer to homemade than most store-bought lasagnas,” one fan said.
Pictsweet Farms Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping
Pictsweet Farms Frozen Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping is a crowd-pleasing dessert. “Years ago, I would bake or boil the sweet potatoes, mash them, add butter, cream, and seasonings. Make the pecan topping and bake this traditional holiday classic. It took a couple of hours and then I found this,” one Walmart shopper said. “15 minutes and the microwave (you can bake it if you want) and it tastes great. Huge time savior. Delicious!”