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Here they are ranked in descending order from my least favorite to my most favorite.
Banquet Mega Meats Meatloaf
This meatloaf meal from Banquetleft a lot to be desired.
The cooking instructions take a bit of time.
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It’s just a small portion compared to the amount of meatloaf that you get.
This meatloaf is the worst so far, compared to other microwave meatloaf dinners.
At times, these meals, especially when microwaved and not baked, can have an ever-so-slightly spongy texture.
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That said, this is unfortunately the worst one I tried.
I disliked the flavor and the bouncy texture was off putting.
To be frank, the heating directions are a little annoying.
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The Look:This meatloaf dinner honestly reminds me of a school cafeteria lunch.
Opening the package, the patties look thin and the veggie side is just your basic frozen vegetable mix.
That said, the patties just don’t look as good as others like Stouffer’s.
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They’re visibly thinner and look slightly drier.
The mashed potatoes are surprisingly good, with a smooth and silky consistency, though slightly gluey.
This reminded me of overworked homemade mashed potatoes made with russet potatoes.
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Overall, this meal isn’t something I would choose to buy again.
The meal comes with mashed potatoes and a slice of meatloaf.
The Look:At first glance, it’s a smaller portionobviously that will help with calorie count.
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However, even with that in mind, I didn’t like it for a few reasons.
All-in-all it’s just ok…not terrible, not amazing.
It just looked like a literal brick brushed with thick tomato sauce.
The Taste:When I took a bite, it was incredibly tender.
Despite its appearance, the meat just melts in your mouth.
When all is said and done, this meatloaf dinner is absolutely delicious in a pinch.
Price Point:Cost for the box: $8.34.
Cost per serving: About $2.78.
Their classic meatloaf is a mix of beef and pork, served with a side of mashed potatoes.
The Taste:The meatloaf itself is quite flavorful.
I usually enjoy a juicier texture and this hit the nail on the head.
The gravy complemented the dish well, not too salty.
Overall, for a microwaved meatloaf meal, the texture and flavor is pretty comparable to homemade.
Price Point:Cost for the box: $4.97.
Cost per serving: About $2.49.
The Look:The Marie Callender’s meatloaf is a bit of a smaller portion, but thick cut.
This might be my favorite meatloaf meal so far.
It comes with flavorful corn and potatoes.
The Taste:Starting with the potatoes, they’re flavorful and taste like they were made from scratch.
The meatloaf is juicy and tastes homemade, and honestly, I was quite surprised.
This meal is definitely one that I would get again!
That said, I would rather sacrifice quantity for quality all day everyday.
Plus, you’re free to grab any roll you’d like and turn this into a sandwich.
