While at the grocery store last Saturday night, I happened to notice that Banquet frozen meals were on sale. I purchased one frozen Banquet Meatloaf Meal and I’m very glad that I did. Commonly referred to as TV dinners, these frozen dinners generally contain a meat, poultry or seafood item, accompanied by a starch such as potatoes, rice or pasta and a vegetable. For many years, I have eaten Banquet brand frozen meals and have always been pleased with the flavor, price and overall quality of each variety I have tried.
One of the factors that sets Banquet frozen meals apart from other brands of frozen meals, or TV dinners, is their price. Whereas similar frozen meals often retail for more than three dollars each, the retail price of many Banquet frozen meals is often approximately $1.00. I am so impressed with the Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal that I have decided to write a product review of it. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is one food writer’s product review of the Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal.
Size
The net weight of the frozen Banquet Meatloaf Meal is 9.5 ounces. While at first glance I did not think that this frozen dinner would fill me up, when I ate it alongside a couple of pieces of bread and butter, it was just enough to satisfy my appetite. The size of this frozen meal is not too big. It is thin and easy to store in one’s freezer.
Packaging
The Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal is packaged in a divided plastic tray that is contained in a cardboard box. The plastic tray is also covered with a film of plastic wrap, which ensures product freshness and safety.
Texture
The various textures offered in the Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal are pleasant and enjoyable. The meatloaf is soft, yet fairly firm, the gravy is thick and satisfying, the mashed potatoes are somewhat fluffy and the corn is fresh and crisp. When combined, these textures produce an enjoyable eating experience.
Price
Although the retail price varies from store to store, on average, the normal retail price charged for one Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal at Hartford, Connecticut area supermarkets is generally between $.99c and $1.49. Compared to similar frozen dinners, which usually cost much more, I think that the Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal is very reasonably – priced.
Nutritional Facts
The frozen Banquet Meatloaf Meal contains 300 calories, with 140 calories from fat, per one meal serving. This product also contains 6 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 15 grams total fat, 35 mg of cholesterol, 820 mg of sodium, 28 grams total carbohydrates, 5 grams of dietary fiber, less than 1 gram of sugars and 14 grams of protein.
Taste / Flavor
The Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal is actually a very tasty product. The meatloaf tastes just as good as most other varieties of meatloaf that I have eaten, the gravy is full-bodied and well-seasoned and the corn and potatoes are excellent accompaniments to the other items. In my opinion, the Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal tastes much better than one would expect for such an affordably priced item.
Preparation
The Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal can be heated in either a microwave oven or a conventional oven. Total microwave oven cooking time is 4.5 – 5.5 minutes and total conventional oven cooking time is 25 – 28 minutes.
Overall Rating
The Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal is a very flavorful, high – quality product that is reasonably – priced and quick and easy to prepare. Available at supermarkets and other food retailers everywhere, the Banquet frozen Meatloaf Meal is highly recommended by this food writer.
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