[[{“value”:”Frozen foods are a wonderfully convenient option on days when you want something delicious on the table in minutes, whether heated in the microwave or cooked in the air fryer/oven. There are so many different varieties of cuisines available, from dumplings and noodles to fried chicken, veggies, rice bowls, pasta, and more. Fans of true Southern comfort food also have some very impressive options to stock their freezer with; some so good they taste homemade: Here are seven frozen meals that taste restaurant-quality, fans say.
Marie Callender’s Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
Shoppers love the home-made taste and quality of Marie Callender’s Creamy Chicken and Dumplings. “I have ordered the chicken and dumplings numerous times! So delicious. Tastes like homemade,” one Walmart shopper said. “This is so delicious!!! I was impressed with the country grandma taste!” another commented.
Dolly Parton’s Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese
Dolly Parton’s Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese is a fan-favorite frozen meal made with fried white meat chicken and elbow macaroni pasta in a creamy cheese sauce made with cheddar, monterey Jack and buttermilk. “Yum, yum, yum! A huge fan of Dolly so we were excited to try this. It is beyond yummy, it tastes like it was just homemade right from the kitchen but instead all I had to do was heat it up. We will be purchasing this again!” one fan said via the Target review section.
Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot Pie
Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot Pie is one of the most solid comfort food classics you can find in the freezer aisle. “The chicken and vegetables flavor, which consists of carrots & peas in a delicious broth, is probably the best of the pot pies I’ve ever tasted, and over the years, I’ve tried a lot,” one Walmart shopper said. “The crust is perfection, reminds me of my own when I used to make pies myself.”
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Yellowstone Country Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Yellowstone Down on the Ranch Country Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes is rich, hearty, and delicious, fans say. “Tastes almost like homemade! The mash has great pieces of potatoes and a lot of flavor… the chicken fried steak always comes out crunchy on the outside delicious and no need to add salt, pepper or spices,” one shopper shared.
Pillsbury Grands! Southern Style Frozen Breakfast Biscuits
Pillsbury Grands! Southern Style Frozen Breakfast Biscuits taste have a true authentic flavor and texture. “Bake just like homemade,” one Sam’s Club shopper said. “First time trying and these are great! I bake in air fryer and come out as good or better than homemade biscuits.”
Great Value Frozen Breaded Okra
Great Value Frozen Breaded Okra is a big hit with shoppers who love the texture and convenience of this classic vegetable side dish. “Use to always hand bread our okra. Now I don’t have to. Always go for the breaded okra in the air fryer,” one fan shared.
Dolly Parton’s Shrimp & Grits
Dolly Parton’s Shrimp & Grits is flavorful and convenient for a quick breakfast. “I LOVE shrimp and grits. This shrimp and grits meal is unbelievably, surprisingly and pleasantly good. I have been telling everybody about it. I even eat it for breakfast,” one shopper wrote via Target.
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