Frozen Lasagna Taste Test!

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thanks for watching! I'm in the process of moving right now so my kitchen time is limited. I'm thinking of doing some more of these review-style videos in the short term since my microwave is my best friend for the time being! Let me know what you think!

[@GrannySmith123]

Love Michael Angelos, still have to add cheese though! 😊 And they're better oven baked!

[@iamme453]

Years ago, Stoufers was a lot better. About 2 years ago I discovered Michael Angelo's and that's the Lasagna for me when I don't make my own, their eggplant parm is good too, I haven't tried their chicken parm yet.

[@oldrvr]

We always choose the Michael Angelos. My husband is Italian, and that one is the most like his mother’s.

[@southernaccentfoods]

That’s great to hear! This one didn’t turn out like I thought it would, but I enjoyed making it. I appreciate you watching, thank you!

[@martyconroy3786]

Every Michael Angelo's frozen meals are superior to anyone, perfect for a quick meal when you don't want to cook. Add a good Italian salad, some garlic bread knots, it's as good as 'out'.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I agree! I’ve got some more taste test reviews in the works, thank you for watching!

[@kennethavesato3883]

Michael Angelo's eggplant is spot on Friday night drunk chow 😊😊

[@southernaccentfoods]

I hear ya! I guess I should give that one a try. Thank you for watching!

[@suzanneroberge494]

Thanks! I have the Michelangelo's in the freezer & haven't tried it yet. Glad to hear it maybe worthwhile when making homemade isn't an option.

[@ditto1958]

Just had some Stouffer’s and I have to agree about the noodles. They are surprisingly good. We cooked ours in the oven and I think it’s better than microwaving it.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yeah, I definitely went for the convenience factor here. Thank you for watching!

[@organicinohio5398]

Yes, I bake mine in the oven as well and always buy the Stouffer’s. Never tried the others as I have no complaints.

[@elizabethr.110]

Agreed! The noodles are surprisingly good, definitely in the oven.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Oh yeah the Stouffer's lasagna in the microwave just don't have their burnt this and crunch that they do in the oven that's the best way for them

[@calij586]

My fav lasagna is Michael Angelo and also Marie Calendars is good too

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching! I have another taste test video in the works.

[@joannaazar7396]

Did you ever try Raos it’s good

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yes I tried the Rao’s in this video. I think I liked the MichealAngelo’s better, but it’s all about personal taste. Thank you for watching!

[@VickySwindoll]

I've had Stouffer's and love it!

[@southernaccentfoods]

Great, I’m glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@sheilaholmes996]

I love the Stouffer’s!

[@leisure057blank3]

I love it too. I don’t microwave it though.

[@susanbrennan5511]

For me Rao’s is the best. It’s the ricotta that makes it shine.

[@malcolmarmstrong7761]

Great review! Hands down, Michael Angelo's. They have the best vegetarian version as well.

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

I love the Michael Angelo’s eggplant parmigiana in the toaster oven. ❤

[@southernaccentfoods]

That one is definitely getting some love, I need to give it a try. Thank you for watching!

[@alexandracumins7067]

Well done Chad. Nothing is better than homemade lasagna. But, in a pinch, I know which lasagna to buy now. Thank you.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you! Some of this is subjective but when you start really digging in there are definitely some objective differences.

[@KingsKid2638]

I loved this video please bring us more comparisons thank you sir❤

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@TurbulentMystic]

I don't eat much frozen dinners. But i like the Michael Angelo's Eggplant parmesan. Not bad.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ll give that a try! I’m thinking of doing another review video about frozen breakfast sandwiches. Thank you for watching!

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

I love this!

[@TurbulentMystic]

@@MadisonBriggsArtchick I ate the Michael Angelo's lasagna for the first time the other day.. and it was good too!

[@essiebessie661]

Agreed. But don’t get the smallest size - the ratio of sauce to eggplant is all wrong. The large packs are great.

[@ScottyMania313]

Michael Angelos is great. They have a delightful Shrimp Scampi pasta too

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching! I enjoyed making these taste-test videos, the chicken Alfredo videos were probably my favorite. I’ll keep an eye out for that Shrimp Scampi, thanks for the suggestion!

[@polokidreemzplayz5963]

Soo good

[@kevinsmith5288]

Eggplant Parmesan is great!

[@ad60924]

Mmm I'm trying this thanks for the review

[@marsha6549]

​@@kevinsmith5288 Eggplant Parmesan is also my favorite. I live in South Texas and Michael Angelo's foods are supposed to be out of Austin, Texas, based on Michael's grandmother's recipes.

[@Shellymik]

I’d definitely say Michael Angelo’s, hands down! I love their veggie lasagna!😊

[@southernaccentfoods]

I need to try that one. Thank you for watching!

[@jennifereiffel405]

Excellent video! Stouffers has a cheese-lover's lasagna and a meat lover's lasagna. I adore the cheese lover's lasagna. The meat lover is too spicy for my taste. I plan on buying the cheese lover's lasagna when I go shopping next week!

[@jennytaylor4968]

I love the meat lovers

[@sidedishesandmore]

Thanks for the review. I've never tried any of those but nice to know which one to choose if I ever do 🙂

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thanks for watching! Obviously some of this is subjective but I really think there are differences in quality.

[@eringoode2049]

Michael Angelo’s product are excellent. The first time I tried them I was reminded of my mother’s excellent Italian cooking!

[@dhtisme7034]

I think the best frozen lasagna is Marie Callenders. You did not include.

[@beckmb15]

Marie calenders is great at everything!! The pot pies are delicious and I don't even like pot pies.

[@southernaccentfoods]

@beckmb15 Thank you for watching!

[@dorischong4781]

Angelo’s has always been my favorite even without trying the other brands. Glad to know it scored high.

[@virginiakobarg6812]

The Michaell Angelo's vegetable lasagna is even better.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’m gonna have to give that one a try. Thank you for watching!

[@nadeawilliams7749]

All stouffer's food is delicious!

[@JohnAK72]

Hey man tnx for your video it was simply great! Always wondered if these sort of frozen meals have preservative in them or not?

[@southernaccentfoods]

Most of them are high in sodium. I just did a frozen breakfast sandwich review and included shots of the ingredient list, maybe should have done that here. Thank you for watching!

[@joannaazar7396]

Thanks Michael! My favorite one is Raos . I love there pasta sauce. 🍝

[@MarkM58]

We tried Rao's sauce and didn't particularly care for it. Also, I am not going to pay $9 for a jar of marinara sauce. I'm not running an Italian restaurant in my house.

[@myghtymouse3043]

My favorite is Michael Angelo's Manicotti!!😋

[@Colorado_Native]

Next time you do one of these, can you include the Stouffer's Meat Lovers lasagna? Thanks.

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

It's been years green giant made a good two person size miss them😢

[@stevendaniel8126]

Everything I've had from Angelo's has been excellent !!

[@southernaccentfoods]

I agree. This was just my subjective review, but I really liked it. Thank you for watching!

[@davetarpley3740]

Michael Angelo's makes several very good products. Shrimp Scampi (add peas or veggies if you want. It's pretty buttery.); Eggplant Parm; Veggie Lasagna; etc.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I definitely thought they were the best. Thank you for watching!

[@Theories4freedom]

I just had the Michael Angelos the sauce was a little bitter but not enough mozzarella on top but Stouffer is good but not consistent enough in every package but I will try the Great Value next time but with like every store brand who makes it.

[@diegoterneus2250]

Michael Angelo has always been my favorite.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Me too. Thank you for watching!

[@chrismemphis8062]

Michael Angelo's used to sell a vegetable lasagna at Sam's, that was amazing. The meat one is excellent too though, hands down best frozen meal out there.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ve heard a lot about that vegetable one, I’ll have to give it a try. Thank you for watching!

[@LuvleeLaydeeOV]

Homemade lasagna that you make from scratch and freeze. Those are the best. 😋

[@southernaccentfoods]

I have a homemade version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5vSf2Oao9hsosk Thank you for watching!

[@noahname6695]

Stoufers was actually served at the pepper mill restaurant chain in the 70s. Baked and then a ladle of sauce on each portion. It was great. It’s not the same today. Pitiful really

[@suel1961]

For one thing you don’t cook them in a microwave oven is where you’re going to get better taste better cook

[@southernaccentfoods]

I agree, I was definitely going for the convenience factor here. Thank you for watching!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

The traditionalist in me still to this day loves the Stouffer's meat lasagna. But it's got to be done in the oven not zapped in the m'wave

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yes, I’m sure they would all be better in the oven. I was definitely going for the convenience factor here. Thank you for watching!

[@AlbanianPatriot-r8h]

Great video, thank you

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@Cerulean0987]

I beg to differ. I love Stouffer's the sweet sauce is why I like it because I don't like tomatoes at all and this sauce is tolerable.

[@cathyconklin5135]

Stoffers has always been the best!!

[@CherryBerry-e1j]

Stouffer's Family size in the oven is good. Never microwaved it.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

I like Stoufer's but have to be the Italiano style. It has more bite and flavors. My favorite frozen lasagna is LaRosa's out of Cincinnati, but may be hard to find.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ll look for that. Thank you for watching!

[@stevewright2972]

Michael Angelos is the best frozen lasagna I've ever had in my entire life. I discovered it by accident and haven't gone to any other lasagnas since.

[@robertosantos-vx6pn]

You haven’t tried simek’s they are by far the best.

[@225Zeus]

The video we didn’t know we needed 🎉

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@valleygirl4161]

I’ve never tried the Walmart lasagna or Michelangelo’s. I prefer the Stauffers over RAO’S. But will try Michelangelo’s for sure now.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Definitely give it a go, and thank you for watching!

[@garybrown2092]

Walmart also makes a stuffed green peppers dinner. And it is good !!!!

[@Dee-nap3]

Love this comparison video! Would like to see more of these.

[@MarkM58]

One important aspect you left out was COST/value proposition. I am a Stouffers fan. I don't shop at Walmart, RAO's is too expensive for what you get, and I have never seen Michael Angelo's. It must be a regional brand. I am in Maryland.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Absolutely agree! I did mention the Rao’s was the most expensive, and I didn’t like it as much as the Michael Angelos. This is just my subjective opinion though. Enjoy whichever one you like! Thank you for watching!

[@AfiOye]

Stouffers is my go-to 😩

[@southernaccentfoods]

Hey, you do you! It’s all a matter of personal preference. Thank you for watching!

[@summersands8105]

I used to like Stouffers decades ago. I broke down and bought a box about a week ago. It was awful. The noodles were thick and doughy. I agree the sauce is ketchupy and it's lacking in meat and cheese. I was very disappointed.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yeah, this didn’t turn out quite like I thought it would. Thank you for watching!

[@summersands8105]

@@southernaccentfoods In all honesty, I wouldn't worry about it. Taste is very subjective and we're all different on that level. You're also entitled to your comparative opinion. I think you did a good job.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you!

[@KaleeinVA]

Freezing ricotta changes the texture giving that chalky look and taste.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yeah, I kinda figured. Fresh and homemade will always be better. Thank you for watching!

[@KaleeinVA]

I enjoy your videos . Thank you for doing them!

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@Raymail-tj4cf]

You need the larger size and do it in the oven. They are so much better.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I'll give that a try, I love the frozen lasagna. Thank you for watching!

[@ditherdather]

I've had the Stouffers and thought it was pretty much terrible in every regard, even when baked in the oven. I used to buy the Michaelangelo's at my local Wally World until they stopped carrying it. Was pretty good IMO, at least for a frozen lasagna out of the oven. I'd throw a couple slices of Mozz or Munster on top and broil it at the end. They have another one now that's refrigerated called Rayna's. It's pretty good.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yeah the Stouffers was disappointing. I’ll have to give that Rayna’s a try. Thanks for watching!

[@ditherdather]

@@southernaccentfoods You can find it over by the refrigerated pizzas and pasta salads and stuff.

[@ditherdather]

@@southernaccentfoods And apparently it's spelled Rana, not Rayna. I spelled it wrong.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I thought you were talking about Rana’s haha 😂 I’m going to give it a try!

[@noahname6695]

Michael angelos was sold at Costco back in the 90s. It was the best. Better than my moms even. With my kids we probably did 3 a month. Today? It’s like everything else. Pale by comparison

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ve definitely noticed that many things aren’t as good as they used to be in the world today. Thank you for watching!

[@oldfarmshow]

👍👍

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@billythekid3234]

Sir, if you could please add the price with it it would be complete! TY for the video....

[@southernaccentfoods]

The prices will be different now, but the WalMart brand was the cheapest and the Rao’s was the most expensive. Thank you for watching!

[@joeforest8633]

The best frozen lasagna is the one you yourself likes best, simple enough

[@southernaccentfoods]

Absolutely!

[@katnip198]

Thank you. I know what lasagna I will buy now.

[@lamplight1636]

The great value Mexican lasagna is amazing

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ll have to give that one a go. Thank you for watching!

[@cindym7234]

I enjoyed this taste test. I think you should have baked them in the oven, though. Things taste strange when cooler in the microwave oven.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Totally agree. I was definitely going for the convenience factor with this one. Thank you for watching!

[@rocpet3]

I have to say that i don't care too much for stouffers lasagna. I feel like the quality of the ingredients just isn't up to par. I take walmart brand over it anyday of the week. I do love Michael angelo though but haven't had it in forever.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching! I have some more taste test reviews in the works, I hope you’ll stay tuned.

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

My favorite frozen lasagna is Kirkland (Costco). It is cheesy, meaty and delicious!

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ve seen some love for the Costco stuff. Thank you for watching!

[@tubewatcher155]

I'm not surprised about Michelangelo's; ending up on top. I have to say I am sadly disappointed about the results of the stouffer's. Growing up back in the day it was common for our family to pick up a family size Stouffer's lasagna. On a side note, Michelangelo's also has an excellent eggplant parmesan.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Remember this is just my subjective view. If you like the Stouffers, enjoy it! Thank you for watching!

[@owensjl65]

The chalk is chalky as it’s Ricotta?

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yeah, I think so. I can’t expect much from frozen cheese! Thank you for watching.

[@corilia9529]

I like Michealinas mini dinners. Cheap and convenient. But i also cook my own pasta but lasagna is a bit of work

[@lisaspikes4291]

I used to buy michaelangelo’s lasagna. It really is good. Unfortunately, I can’t find it where I live anymore!

[@southernaccentfoods]

Bummer! Hope you can find something you like. Thank you for watching!

[@JxT1957]

i find stouffer's to be way better than michael angelos. i tried micheal angelos twice and both times had cheap quality meat with a lot of gristle in it. i emailed the company and complained about it and never bought it again.i never tried rao's lasagna but tried their frozen pepperoni pizza and its excellent, comes heavily seasoned with a lot of oregano sprinkled over it and has great crust and sauce.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@steves2241]

I have tried them all, and none of them are as good as my Mom used to make. Her lasagna was so good everyone in the family used to beg her to make it at at least once a week. As fas as frozen lasagna the best one is Michael Angelo's, by far, even Rao's in not as good. The Stouffer's lasagna is ok, and the Great Value lasagna is the worst. Some of the Great Value stuff is ok, but not the lasagna. And you have to bake them in an oven, none of them are as good when you cook them in a microwave. I tried it a couple times and it is not even close to as good as when you bake them in an oven. It makes a big difference, you do not get the slightly burned brownish edges in the microwave.

[@loiskey4242]

Trader Joe’s brand Lasagna is the very best! Like homemade!

[@kevyak]

Anyone that cooks their lasagna in the microwave deserves what they get 😂

[@Hustler3]

@kevyak-At least it would come out nice and crispy,or even like road chunk😆😆😆

[@jjmcg9184]

Michael angelo's is good & great value is decent too, even though its basically a stepped up stouffer's.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I agree, thank you for watching!

[@donaldshroyer8633]

When you get the time, I'd like to see the same brands compared when actually baked in a real oven.

[@southernaccentfoods]

That’s a good suggestion. I’ll probably give it a little more time and revisit this taste test at about the one year mark. Thank you for watching.

[@veronicalombardi2443]

I enjoy Walmart Great Value brand frozen meals.

[@TheVigilantEye77]

RAOS meat lasagna has fairly clean ingredients compared to the others

[@roberthargis4237]

Michael Angelo's meat lasagna is good been buying it for a while so is other stuff they sell i think some out there are confusing this brand for those tiny Michelelinas not even close

[@southernaccentfoods]

I did the Michelina’s in my mac and cheese video. It was awful. I Tried the Cheape$t and Most Expen$ive Frozen Mac and Cheese! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJq6eJiMg8RqpNE

[@Gregory-k3e]

It's Michael Angelo's for me

[@southernaccentfoods]

It’s good stuff! Thank you for watching!

[@billyc6678]

I’ve never seen a stouffers look like that ever.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Might be my microwave skills! Thank you for watching!

[@billyc6678]

@@southernaccentfoods no, I’m saying it looks as if it was just thrown in the box like that. Nothing you did.

[@jerrycallender9352]

ANGELO'S for me!

[@southernaccentfoods]

Angelo’s ftw! Thanks for watching!

[@mg8718]

Stoufers is always good.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@whimsicalsoul9401]

Giovanni Rana Homestyle Lasagna is also really good and has good ingredients. It’s better than what I can make homemade.

[@garybrown2092]

All four brands are good, just do not cook them in the microwave. Use a convectional oven

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yep, I’m sure it’s better, I was definitely going for the convenience factor here. Thank you for watching!

[@timthompson8297]

I would have expected the Ray’s was best and then Stouffers.

[@southernaccentfoods]

It might be for you, this was just my personal preference. Thank you for watching!

[@BRANDNEW715]

Michael angello lasagna

[@robertosantos-vx6pn]

In Florida we have simek’s which is sold at publix and it beats all of these easily. It has no perservatives and the flavor is amazing.

[@StevenBeardsley-db8nd]

Raos beats all of them by a longshot. The worst is Stouffer's. I will only buy the Stouffer's stuffed peppers, when I don't make my own.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’m in SC and we have Publix too. I’ll have to look this one up and give it a go. Thank you for watching, and commenting!

[@robertosantos-vx6pn]

@@southernaccentfoods you are gonna love it. Follow the directions and you will see.

[@robertosantos-vx6pn]

Trust me try Simek’s and you will change your opinion.@@StevenBeardsley-db8nd

[@gmac2558]

Jerry Only's mom's lasagna is my favorite...

[@vinofonsea6688]

forgot Beechers Lasagna (and they also have a mac n cheese) … yum

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thanks for watching! I tried the Beecher’s Mac and cheese in this video I Tried the Cheape$t and Most Expen$ive Frozen Mac and Cheese! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJq6eJiMg8RqpNE

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

Walmart make it better fold up th edges stir up 12 ounce cottage cheese add one egg ¹/3 real greated parm and 1 teaspoon garlic , onion Powder 1/2 pound of cooked hamburg cooked tiny dieced green pepper add this to the big family size

[@w420beers]

Stouffer's Vegi lasagna is pretty bomb!

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ll have to give that a look. Thank you for watching!

[@geraldparker7008]

The Wal-Mart brand is good get a meat lovers and a5 cheese cook meat lovers first and then the 5 cheese Intel to get her makes it more like more home made. But a little more meat and and cheese would made it very good!and some black pepper.good cheap meal!

[@Darci3333]

Many years ago you could not beat Stouffers but their products along with Marie Calendars has really gone downhill...

[@eddie5152]

Michael Angelo’s taste better when u bake them

[@anitathompson261]

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing have a wonderful blessed day today in Christ Jesus our wonderful Lord God and savior Jesus Christ bye 👋

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@donaldwesterhazy9333]

I like Traders Joe's frozen lasagna.

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ll have to give that one a try. Thank you for watching!

[@marlenecrumpler6172]

STOUFFERS family sold out kept same pic on box & name & u had a choice microwave or Boil on most frozen foods & of microwave the bag was flexible when cooking micro or boil like chip cream beef sauce was awesome crap now

[@jinxiemug6041]

The cheese between the layers on Michael Angelo's and Rao's lasagnas is Ricotta cheese. I guess Ricotta cheese is better than no cheese at all.... 😁

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@jtwig9311]

100 percent disagree. Staffers definitely the best out of all those hands down.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@ubeuonly]

Obviously will be much better done in the oven where you would cook a lasagna

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yeah, I definitely went for the convenience factor here. Thank you for watching!

[@ubeuonly]

@@southernaccentfoods great value frequently flyer. Find pinwheels from them. To die for. All of their frozen meals are good

[@crackerjack9320]

Nothing wrong microwaving frozen meals, but lasagna should be baked.

[@southernaccentfoods]

Yep, I agree. I was definitely going with the convenience factor here. Thanks for watching!

[@PineGeri]

Ricotta always tastes chalky…i won’t use it in my homemade..prefer cottage cheese with mozzarella

[@pattynetolicky5393]

When you eat lassgna you don't eat or try it one layer at a time.

[@cornkiller534]

Please include Amy's next time. I love their frozen meals the most

[@southernaccentfoods]

I’ve heard good things about Amy’s and I HAVE tried their pizza. I might do a frozen pizza review and include the Amy’s. Thanks for the suggestion, and thank you for watching!