Are there any pot pies that you think deserve a spot on this list?
@beverlystewart10968 ай бұрын
I like Marie Calenders.
@lorrainewolk89398 ай бұрын
Blounts Family chicken pot pies are the best, Tender chicken, veg's& the best flaky crust
@basementbomber8 ай бұрын
*Wegman's*
@rightpricerealestategroup22278 ай бұрын
Schwann's pot pies. I never see them included in of the best frozen food comparisons.
@felixtriche87018 ай бұрын
What about Stouffers?
@kibblenbits8 ай бұрын
Say what you will about Banquet pot pies, but at 17, in 1970, living alone in a ratty one room apartment, working PT at night and going to high school during the day, these pies saved my bacon. They were 10 for $1.00 back then, so I'd buy 20, half chicken, half beef, which lasted me a week. I did this for over 6 month's, until I graduated, turned 18, and got a fulltime job (also got a new apartment & some pots and pans). Now 71, and rarely eat pot pies, but when I do, it's always Banquet.
@d.l.l.65788 ай бұрын
Your parents sound like real winners. I’m sorry you had to experience that.
@larrybruce48568 ай бұрын
I hear ya ! ! ! Sometimes cheap gets us by on a budget. I recall eating lots of Chef Boy R Dee Ravioli, and TV dinners while in college. They sometimes were $1.00 each or 2 for $1.75. Those savings allowed me gas for the car, book expenses, and a Starbucks Coffee once a week. Saving then has paid off in budgeting well and living today.
@mccallosone49037 ай бұрын
i feel the same way about tinas burritos. in my first apartment, i used to get a pack of ten for two bucks, a jar of salsa, and a block of cheese for a buck each, and that was my work lunch for the week, 2 a day. those and the wendys dollar menu kept me alive lol
@daisyq34187 ай бұрын
You were Determined. Good for You 💗💗💗💗
@nannytimes5nlovethem8247 ай бұрын
Also the bag ramen noodles ,used to get 10 to 15 packs for a $1 now, 30 cent a pack . I also ate plenty banquet pot pies, were good years ago
@leecowell81658 ай бұрын
Marie Calendar's Chicken Pot Pie is my go to choice here, no doubt about it.
@mattharper5888 ай бұрын
Yes and I always get the big one
@Gerrycav8 ай бұрын
Very tasty but way too much salt, 950 mg
@EricAdamsonMI8 ай бұрын
@@GerrycavTrue, processed foods tend to introduce excessive amounts of salt. Nevertheless, salt does not account for the common elevation in blood pressure that's more likely owing to metabolic syndrome. Focus on treating hyperinsulinemia, by reducing/eliminating excessive carbs like soda, bread & pasta. Another trick is to increase potassium intake. Our bodies need roughly 4500 mg daily.
@KDarkmoon17 ай бұрын
That is my favorite pot pie. I used to love a few of their dinners as well. My two favorites were the herb roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and corn and the beef tips in mushroom sauce with roasted potatoes and green beans with cranberries. I used to wait until my local grocery store would put them on sale 4 or 5 for $10 and then fill my freezer with them. LOL Sadly neither of those are available anymore. They still have the country fried chicken and gravy that I used to get as well, but I stopped buying them at all when they ended my two favorites. Now I only get the chicken pot pies and occasionally their beef pot pies.
@BLKFLYGTI7 ай бұрын
Gross over salted and fatted
@Paul1958R8 ай бұрын
Im widowed, now live alone, and living on a fixed income, so simple inexpensive 'meals-for-one' are what I mostly eat. I like the Marie Callender large size (15 oz) pot pies. I like the creamy parmesan chicken or the plain chicken and can get them at Walmart for $3.50. I would give these pretty high marks for what you get for that price. Walmart used to carry the MC cheesy chicken & bacon pot pie but they stopped which is a shame as I really liked them too. I always bake them in the oven (not microwave) although they take an hour to cook. Thank you Paul
@shirleysmith94218 ай бұрын
Iam widowed also and eat less due to old age enjoy quick easy and tasty meals for one! Don't cook like I used to when my hubby's body was alive He is now enjoying Paradise and I look at to seeing him and all my Loved ones and Our Heavenly Father and Jesus! PEACE and LOVE to All!😂😊😂😊❤❤❤❤
@billsmith22128 ай бұрын
Check the sodium PER SERVING and saturated fat . Some brands are not healthy . Reading labels will reveal short cummings . Also avoid high fructose corn syrup and sugar .
@willgaukler89798 ай бұрын
...cooking for one can be a hassle as most staples like recipes are for four ...family style ... but it's just me here ...Sheppards pie or Hot dish from Wisconsin comes to mind ... the that ...
@willgaukler89798 ай бұрын
...and to you today ...@@shirleysmith9421
@lindahaggard64167 ай бұрын
@@shirleysmith9421 You sound like such a sweet person and sound like someone I would love to chat with. I'm a 74 yr young Great Grandma, thirty years divorced. (For the last 5 years my ex husband and I have become best friends ~ God does indeed work in mysterious and at times hilarious ways!). We go out to eat when money allows. I'm sorry that you have had to endure the pain of being alone as your husband was taken Home to Heaven first. Someday we will all be reunited with those we have missed so terribly and there will be no more tears and heartache ~ just Heavenly Bliss. My problem is due to age I just don't want to be bothered to fix something to eat and will do without. Were it not for Marie Callenders and Stouffers I would probably starve!! I now read a good book while I'm "dining" to make it a more pleasurable experience. I love your attitude of faith and your comment was so inspiring and really warmed my heart! My first baby boy went to live in the Good Lord's nursery when he was only 3 months old and THAT reunion will be "Heavenly"!! ❤ I'm never lonely as I'm blessed with adoring Grandchildren and just became a Great Grandma! Due to horrid arthritis, I don't get out as much as I used to but have two constant companions ~ my 2 little ShihTzu Ladies. They are furry bundles of love, cuddles, devotion, and snuggles. Do you have any pets? I hope I haven't bored you with my story but your sweet attitude made me pour out my heart to you!!💛 If you have time and would like to reply, I would love to know more about you and your story! Hope to hear from you and I pray our Heavenly Father blesses you with peace, joy, and good health until the Angels begin your journey to meet your Savior and be reunited ✨with your beloved! ✨
@angelasieg50998 ай бұрын
I make chicken pot pie from scratch on occasion with leftover chicken or turkey. As a kid a banquet pot pie was a treat. Aldi's brand chicken pot pie hits the nostalgia for me. It's better than Banquet and less expensive. A guilty pleasure I indulge now and again. Homemade is still the best though.
@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway26037 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness yes Banquet used to be so good 😞. I have wanted a real good homemade one for years that was equal but then I found Marie Callander …which is pretty good. Are you willing maybe to share your homemade recipe-I’m only asking because you also had the appreciation for the Banquet - so your homemade version must be real good I’d think!
@angelasieg50997 ай бұрын
@@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway2603 I will be happy to
@keithcanfield32517 ай бұрын
Nothing beats a home made pot pie. We always make some from our leftover Thanksgiving dinner.
@AmericanTRUTH-ty1sk6 ай бұрын
@@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway2603 There are compIeteIy homemade ways and short cut ways. I use PiIIsbury Pie crust, frozen mixed vegs, chicken, and gravy in a jar if doing a short cut. Don't be fussy, just throw it together!
@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway26036 ай бұрын
@@AmericanTRUTH-ty1sk ah yes I see now- that works, Ty!
@karencrecco29228 ай бұрын
Marie Calendar’s are the best, but their nutritional info is a NIGHTMARE!
@xhames61x7 ай бұрын
WAY too much crust
@karenpringle79047 ай бұрын
Marie Callendars are definitely the best, but way too salty! The sodium content is ridiculous!
@rsoubiea8 ай бұрын
We keep Marie Calendar’s pot pies on hand for emergencies, we think it’s the best.
@TimeSurfer2067 ай бұрын
Allow me to offer your blood pressure my condolences.
@TimeSurfer2067 ай бұрын
@@GNMi79 In this case, I think an emergency would be "The meatloaf burnt up," and not "The end of the world, as we know it."
@conniee.7 ай бұрын
@@TimeSurfer206 - Everyone doesn't have BP problems.🤔😊
@TimeSurfer2067 ай бұрын
@@conniee. Eat a steady diet of Top Ramen, and you will. "Ask me how I know."
@davidl.-pl7rb7 ай бұрын
it is but $4.00 a pop??
@mikekeenan87068 ай бұрын
To keep the crust from sticking to the pans, I remove the pie from the pan and put parchment paper in the pan before returning the pie to the pan and baking. I also shape foil rings to place around the edges (when preparing in oven) to keep them from burning.
@PanHedonic7 ай бұрын
Brilliant!
@sashabell47007 ай бұрын
Using 350 F I never had to cover the edges to keep from burning. Plus lower temperature and longer baking the veggies cook better. Use to be Banquet eons ago 350 was what the instructions on the box said, them microwaves got people wanting such faster. And the oven temp got way too high.
@katherinenightingale22057 ай бұрын
Good idea!! Thanks!
@opaltaberna68177 ай бұрын
i remove the pie and bake it upside down to try to bake the bottom crust, t ‘em too i cover the edge with aluminum to prevent burning. most of these brands are not available in south Idaho, unfortunately. i wish they were here AND i could AFFORD them cause i pay $2 to $5 for the little flavorless pies. Won’t eat Banquet, and dislike Marie Callendars. Amy’s bid rediculously over priced . So gave up on all of them. Most frozen dinners are also horrible. i also bake the pies Over An Hour to get the crust done.
@jerryferren90186 ай бұрын
I spray the pan with Pam. Sometimes the darn pie doesn't want to come out.
@ZiggZagg118 ай бұрын
I love Banquet Chicken Pot pies... I cannot lie... 😋
@ZiggZagg118 ай бұрын
My 16 yo dog was near the end of life and had stopped eating... I tried everything... Out of desperation I gave him a Banquet Chicken Pot Pie... He ate it... I thought, good enough... So I bought a bunch of them and gave him one every day... He didn't like the peas, but would nearly eat everything else... I continued to do this and he lived almost another whole year only eating pot pies... I know they aren't good for him, but it didn't matter at that point in his life... I loved that dog... and I still miss him... Jack ❤
@sobrien4048 ай бұрын
I likewise buy Banquet Chicken and Turkey Pot Pies at $1/each at Walmart. Usually 6-8 at a time as I am on a fixed income too. I really like them (size wise) but the Chicken and Turkey is rubbery now that she mentioned it at a the start of this video. Would like to try another brand but it is the money.
@rogerthomas1697 ай бұрын
I really like the banquet turkey and the chicken pot pies. The beef not so much.
@KevinHudson-q7i7 ай бұрын
I like chicken pot pies too🐣🐤🐥🐓🐔 but I love the CRUST🥧
@xhames61x7 ай бұрын
Turkey for me, but yeah...
@jimdellavecchia45948 ай бұрын
I live in South NJ and am so glad there is an Amish market close to me. 100% homemade pot pies to die for!!
@thesearedaydreams68548 ай бұрын
South Jersey represent 🍅 Let me guess: the market in Mullica Hill?
@jimdellavecchia45948 ай бұрын
You are correct!! Great soft pretzels too@@thesearedaydreams6854
@sandybruce90928 ай бұрын
Yes! Amish food is the best! It’s just harder to find down here in NC so I drive up to York/Lancaster, PA couple times a year for quilt shows and food!!! Born up there!!
@FirewindII29 күн бұрын
Yes.
@TBNTX8 ай бұрын
Boston Market and Marie Calendars are among my favorites.
@leecowell81658 ай бұрын
Boston Market just declared bankruptcy...
@timthegem7 ай бұрын
I got a pot pie at Boston Market about 20 years ago and there was a pube underneath the top crust, right in the middle. That location was shut down forever less than two months later.
@sandevieira56747 ай бұрын
I'm addicted to Marie Calendar's chicken pot pies. I've tried Banquet and Boston Market but keep coming back to Marie's. 8-10oz at Costco is $15.29 right now.
@tilepusher8 ай бұрын
Whatever happened to Swanson Pot Pies? Over 4 decades ago when i was introduced to the wonderful world of cheap frozen foods, Swanson Chicken Pot Pies were my go to meal. They only came in one size(children's), had to be cooked in the oven & took forever to cook. I threw in at least 3 at a time & 3 pies were a decent meal & worth the wait. Where I live, I have only seen Banquet & Marie Calendar's in the stores. I get the Large size Marie Calendar's, in beef, chicken & turkey flavors only & am very happy with them. If the Banquet's go on sale for cheap, I am not ashamed to say I eat those too. I would love to try the other brands & would if I ever find them.
@gman90338 ай бұрын
SWANSON POT PIES ARE STILL BEING SOLD IN MY AREA STORES(4 FOR $5 ON SALE) BUT WHY YOU CAN'T GET THEM IS A QUESTION YOU WILL HAVE TO ASK YOUR SUPERMARKETS MANAGER.
@tilepusher8 ай бұрын
@@gman9033 True. I'll try that at my local store. Thanks!
@marcysikes8 ай бұрын
Growing up in the 1950s and 60s I loved Banquet pot pies. I don’t buy pot pies anymore. They are not as hardy and not as tasty!
@Tlnber19948 ай бұрын
We have Swanson pot pies in our Safeway store. That’s the brand we buy. I prefer the small size.
@sandybruce90928 ай бұрын
I love pot pies in general - I usually buy the Marie Callender ones - hope these show up in this video! Banquet ones are horrible. And I can’t find the Swanson ones here in my area of NC. I’ve found the ones from KFC are pretty good - but I do hate green peas so I pick them out first from any pot pie!!
@mikekeenan87068 ай бұрын
I used to have a Banquet turkey pot pie at Thanksgiving and at Christmas. As I live alone, I'd share the cubes of turkey with my cat, Tiger, who loved it. The last one I shared with him only had 4 cubes of turkey in it.
@southbound19697 ай бұрын
Are you sure the cubes are turkey?
@goldgeologist53207 ай бұрын
4 cubes! Yikes almost nothing.
@rosalindalay44997 ай бұрын
U r kind..to share with your pet...try making two..u deserve it
@mikekeenan87067 ай бұрын
@@rosalindalay4499 Unfortunately, He died (17 yrs old), last year and the only cat I have left will only eat dry cat food and doesn't like people food.
@gizzyguzzi7 ай бұрын
I'm sure 100% turkey. Parts is Parts! @@southbound1969
@kevenpinder70258 ай бұрын
I actually like the Banquet Turkey Pot Pie. At $1.40 each its hard to beat.
@joeperkins43098 ай бұрын
Although smaller, banquet chicken and turkey pot pie are equal to / or better than most. I'm not sure why they chose the beef (which really is kind of flavorless) instead of the chicken or turkey. Their comparison isn't quite even is it? All the rest were made using poultry.
@wendybutler16818 ай бұрын
I lived on them as a kid. They actually had some veggies and turkey in them back then. Today's versions are basically gravy and a couple bits of meat. Been on the search for decent pot pies for a while now.
@samuelgates59358 ай бұрын
They contain LARD, PORK FAT, for those that don't eat pork or it's by-products.
@jamesschneider38288 ай бұрын
I remember when they were 49 cents each.
@edwinrodeo8 ай бұрын
Today shopping 4/ $5.00
@SteveSpikes8 ай бұрын
If I'm buying pot pies, Marie Calendar Chicken Pot Pie (#3) is my go-to choice. I haven't heard of the top two choices before this video. Thank you for confirming Banquet Pot Pies being the worst on your list, as well as my list of the worst pot pie. As they say, you get what you pay for... or don't get - taste.
@patrickdurham83938 ай бұрын
Agreed' The Marie Calenders 14oz Chicken Pot Pie is fantastic.
@debnelson31668 ай бұрын
Just ate one yesterday. Doesn’t taste the same. Messed with the crust!, used to be so good
@leecowell81658 ай бұрын
I agree. This is the ONLY pot pie I buy...
@boroblueyes8 ай бұрын
I think I like the Marie Callender Turkey Pot Pie a little better than the chicken.
@furbabies3momma8 ай бұрын
MC are the best... ❣️💃❣️
@larrybruce48568 ай бұрын
I tried making my own chicken pot pie. I wanted something easy, quick, and enough for 2 meals. I got frozen pie crust already in a pie shell, dumped two cans Campbell's Chicken Corn Chowder soup, after draining off some of the juice into the pie crust. Covered the top with pie crust dough punching a few holes to vent, and baked in the oven. It wasn't a knock-out but was good, satisfying, and enough for another meal. Other soups can be substituted if you don't want Chicken Corn chowder.
@Pashasmom16 ай бұрын
I do the same, but I use Campbells Cream of Chicken soup, leftover chicken, and a package of frozen veggies.
@bayoumanbryan7 ай бұрын
i am a 60 y/o white man from the state of Louisiana. ive been eating pot pies for over 50 years. my favorite pot pie is and continues to be Banquet Chicken pot pie, add 1/2 to 1 slice of American cheese with a shake of salt and black pepper microwaved for 5 minutes. i mix this all together and its yummy. for $1 to $1.50 each makes a great small meal.
@crushsatan7 ай бұрын
White man, eh? What does that have to do with pot pies?
@bayoumanbryan7 ай бұрын
@@crushsatan different cultures eat different foods. oh btw i like your screen name
@adzisme7 ай бұрын
Marie Callender and Boston Market make outstanding Turkey and Chicken Pot Pies. Willow Tree is also a solid choice.
@tommurphy43076 ай бұрын
@@crushsatanhe obviously thinks you will stereotype him cuz hes from cajun creek country. don't worry, bryan- youre amongst youtube friends and nobody will do that to you without facing a bunch of grief
@crushsatan6 ай бұрын
@@tommurphy4307 I still don’t get it, but whatever.
@sandybruce90928 ай бұрын
The top two must be regional as I’ve never heard of either but the Centerville pot pie sure does look good!!!
@nimiipuu20087 ай бұрын
At $80 for a chicken pot pie, it better be!!
@truthboomertruthbomber51257 ай бұрын
I like the Marie Callender chicken but with some added spices. I put the cooked pie upside down on my plate and remove the cooking tray. Then use a spoon to break through the crust at the bottom and lift it off to one side. Then add black pepper, paprika, parsley, snipped chives and cilantro. Mix the spices into the gravy and then put the bottom back on and let it sit for a few minutes. Then enjoy. - Banquet pies have msg.
@normanwyatt87618 ай бұрын
I personally like the WILLOW TREE pies myself.....Usually I like to add a 8oz. can of mixed vegetables to the pie for extra quantity as I do like lots of veggies with the chicken and gravy.......
@dorothyanderson31968 ай бұрын
I made the Banquet pies when all four kids were young. One for each…two for Dad. I would cook extra frozen mixed vegetables and added them to all. There was always enough gravy.
@waynesaller7 ай бұрын
They are almost all gravy.
@tommurphy43076 ай бұрын
good for you- the lower salt veggies will help offset all the nasty sodium in that 'gravy'.
@williammoses64608 ай бұрын
My sister just bakes some sort of shingle and then serves a delicious filling on top of it. Very versatile way to gussy up leftovers.
@GlennC7897 ай бұрын
Marie Calendar's from Costco when on sale. Decent, quick, cheap for when that's what you need. Keep seventeen years in the freezer.
@fredfloyd21297 ай бұрын
17 years! sounds like Chef Jean Pierre😂😂😂
@nancykay63187 ай бұрын
Banquet is the only one on this list worth buying. Far better than any of the other imposters. I've been buying and enjoying Banquet Turkey Pot Pies for over 40+ years.
@JohnDoe-bw7bq8 ай бұрын
Back in the day... before the microwave takeover... Banquet came in tin foil trays and had a decent quality of filling and the crust was delicious also...oh well...
@reneegordon5068 ай бұрын
Back in my day Banquet didn’t even have crust on the bottom!
@@jb6712i don't know that i would try to serve a big, strong guy that crap- your mom may not have been as strong- but now we know who wore the pants in THAT family....
@d.l.l.65786 ай бұрын
It’s super easy to make a pot pie. Put cooked meat, mixed vegetables and a can of cream soup into an oven proof skillet or pie pan. Mix up. Put a premade pie crust over it. Poke a few air vents in the crust and bake about 375 degrees until it’s golden brown and bubbly. Voila. A pot pie.
@petuniasevan7 ай бұрын
I used to work in a place that made food boxes for many companies, among them ConAgra. Now, ConAgra makes a large majority of the standalone round pot pies on the market. Same filling lines, different boxes depending on brand and/or flavor. They make most store brands as well as Marie Callender, Banquet, Swanson, etc. Since they are made on the same equipment, on the same production lines, using basically the same ingredient lists, they shouldn't vary all that much. Time spent in shipment, incidental thawing during shipping and stocking, freezer conditions, and consumer expectations/bias are also factors.
@coop53297 ай бұрын
Welcome to the monopolized food supply of the United States, brought to you by 40 years of Republican campaign promises to ensure the antitrust laws are NOT enforced.
@edwardnash74118 ай бұрын
well we like the Banquet pot pie the turkey and chicken are good But what I like to see them go back to the aluminum pan instead of the microwave one they are in now they were better it the aluminum pan
@Orecatmeatprocessors7 ай бұрын
I like Banquet pot pies. I can afford them and not starve to death which is my #1goal! It must be great to be so rich you make your choices off very best taste or less salt, etc. Some of us don't care much!
@TheSuzberry8 ай бұрын
I’m glad you included the sodium.
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc6 ай бұрын
Too much sodium is not healthy.
@cynthiaslater74458 ай бұрын
Banquet used to offer an all white meat chicken pot, but I haven't seen in stores for the last six months. My brother-in-law likes Marie Callender.
@elsiebert22737 ай бұрын
I add extra steamed peas and carrots to The Marie Callander Pot Pies when the pies are finished baking and they taste great- very flavorful and delicious at a reasonable price
@tommurphy43076 ай бұрын
oooh, yeah- how about some fresh, black-eyed peas? seriously.....
@lynnclark42088 ай бұрын
Gosh! Banquets go back to childhood. Haven't eaten that in many years. I truly enjoyed Marie's. Haven't heard of the other brands.
@MartinMcelhaney6 ай бұрын
It might be because I grew up with eating the Bacquet pot pie, but I actually liked them. I mean they are not the best ever, but for a cheap pot pie they were perty good. I actually liked the bottom crust as all that gravy soaked the crust and made it just a bit better than the other brands.
@mikekeenan87068 ай бұрын
I miss the tuna pot pies, from back in the time that meant no meat on Fridays, for Catholics. Then, Fridays were a choice between fried fish, tuna casserole and tuna pot pie.
@davidb22067 ай бұрын
Tuna and all ocean fish have mercury now. Unsafe to eat.
@stevenkaskus61737 ай бұрын
Not sure if I've seen Boston Market pot pies but Banquet and Marie Callender's definitely. All the rest I've never seen or ever heard of till this video. I'm originally from Southern California and now live in western Colorado and still none of the other brands listed. I made my own 9" pot pie and it turned out great.
@kenkahre92627 ай бұрын
I've never heard of most of these either. I've lived in the central Midwest all my life and all I've heard of id Marie Calendar's and Banquette. Must be a regional thing.
@allanboyer27697 ай бұрын
By all means, go with Centerville, if you want to pay $18 for 36 ounces of pot pie. I'll stick with Marie Callender.
@Viaductvienotachicken3 ай бұрын
No veggies in the winner pie? Didn't see a pea or carrot.
@marthalisk3036 ай бұрын
The last Marie's I bought was all juice and very little meat/veggies. The Boston's are still well filled. Hope it stays that way as I like to keep some on hand for a quick meal after running errands.
@1024laf8 ай бұрын
Banquet's may be listed at the bottom of your list but I still enjoy them every now and then but wouldn't mind trying Centerville pot pies though, too bad the stores around me don't carry them.
@kellychuba7 ай бұрын
These make great gifts for friends fresh out of hospital.
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc6 ай бұрын
Are you kidding me? Those pot pies will put friends back in the hospital again.
@haroldgreen14258 ай бұрын
Early in the video is a picture of the ingredients in a banquet pot pie. A few years back I ate one and kept track of the meat, potatoes, carrots and peas in it. They would have all fit comfortably in a tablespoon. Growing up in the fifties/sixties I ate a lot of swanson tv dinners. As I recall their small pot pies were great and enough food to fill me up for lunch. Their dinners were as good as eating at home and had a wider variety than what we ate at home. I think a lot of it was they were sold in foil and you had to cook them in an oven for an hour to get them ready. Same with the pot pies. You'd open athe dinners up and the peas were plump and steaming. The mashed potatoes rich like fresh mashed potatoes. Lots of meat like the turkey dinners had three nice thick slices. You even got cranberry sauce with them. It's sad that they actually can sell the pot pies banquet produces today. Less ingredients and cooked in the microwave for convenience means that the food simply isn't worth the trouble of cooking it.
@tommurphy43076 ай бұрын
i remember when banquet stated making pot pies with no lower crust, but that didn't last long cuz everybody bitched about it.
@notbuster1267 ай бұрын
I actually really like the Banquet pies, and they're about a dollar each. When there's not much else and you're broke but still want something hot, they're delicious.
@dclaet11357 ай бұрын
Me too!
@jimmywalters30717 ай бұрын
I love Chicken Pot Pies and like KFC and Boston Market ones. Sadly Boston Markets have shut down .
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc6 ай бұрын
Why did Boston Market shut down?
@AmySorrellMusic8 ай бұрын
I usually make a potroast in my crock pot and then make it into pies with store bought crust. I still have some turkey pies left from Thanksgiving in there now but it is time to make another roast. Yum. I find homemade pretty easy, much cheaper and NEVER ANY PEAS lol As far as store bought, Marie Calander's is the best and the chicken pot pie over a small baked potato with sour cream on top is pot pie deluxe, I highly recommend it.
NO ONE (that I know of anyways) likes the Banquet Beef ones. They are nasty. And if you are buying frozen pot pies then you really aren't worried about calories, salt or it being healthy because that they're not. And sorry but the Marie Calendar Pot Pie is #1 to me. Those things are great just a little expensive. And sorry but I'm not paying $80 for a pot pie! I don't care how good it may be.
@josephbenz55208 ай бұрын
Boston Market had restaurants when I was growing up
@kmoecub8 ай бұрын
They still do, but there are far fewer of them. Mismanagement nearly killed the company. Some of the franchise owners and a few of the mid-level corporate people tightened the belts, and started the frozen food division to shore up a core-set of stores. They are expanding again, but slowly enough so the company doesn't fail again.
@mikezylstra75148 ай бұрын
Marie Callendar had good restaurants until some years back - then, they disappeared. I think it was due to wage inflation.
@leecowell81658 ай бұрын
They declared bankruptcy last year. All their stores are closing in Palm Beach County.
@festerofest43747 ай бұрын
I loved them about 25 years ago. I could not stay away from that creamed spinach as one of the sides!
@djv-animafan91208 ай бұрын
My favorite were the pepperidge farm pot pies.🤩
@mikezylstra75148 ай бұрын
Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Fudge layer cake (frozen) is my new "fix." Yum!
@dawnwesolowski80497 ай бұрын
Pepperadge farm makes everything pretty darn good, BUT a what happened to their cherry turnovers???
@djv-animafan91207 ай бұрын
@@dawnwesolowski8049 I'm going to say, "I know, right." But to be sure, what exactly are you talking about?
@jaynekranc86077 ай бұрын
I like the vanilla with sprinkles.
@cybervision_17 ай бұрын
Marie Callender’s are the best, I always pick up a case of them at Sam's Club when they are on sale with instant savings a few times a year and keep them in the chest freezer.
@lauriegates58568 ай бұрын
I had a Marie Calendar turkey pot pie yesterday. My family like the turkey the best, but they have changed the recipe. It looked nothing like the one pictured in your video. Pastry didn't puff up like it use to, hardly any gravy, really a disappointment. Growing up we had Swanson pot pies, I wish they still made them.
@leisure057blank38 ай бұрын
I have seen sone Swansons, maybe just desert, though when I googled it said I could order it from door dash,Uber or instacart. Just can’t figure out where they are getting it from.
@1965startrek8 ай бұрын
Don’t try beef…fake…manufactured black cubes
@jaengen7 ай бұрын
Swanson was awful. Cheap ingredients, loaded with sodium and fat.
@vajee57 ай бұрын
I favored Banquet all through the years. Haven’t had them recently, however I’m going to try them again now that I’m divorced and living alone.
@mccallosone49037 ай бұрын
the marie callendars is the best. just make sure you cook them in the oven withfoil wrapped around the edges
@SarahWilson-yy5bf7 ай бұрын
Marie calendars #1... Being low income I must go for banquet chicken. Add mixed vegetables.. banquet is $1.00 each. Not Bad when you're hungry
@michellejoy67528 ай бұрын
I’m confused about the Blake’s chicken pot pie- how is it “organic”, and “bioengineered”at the same time? Wouldn’t that be an oxymoron?
@mikezylstra75148 ай бұрын
a contradiction.
@KennethKellogg-kt7bf8 ай бұрын
Not really. Organic just covers pesticide use. Bioengineering covers a different topic.
@steveperry13448 ай бұрын
a lot of leeway on that term.
@michellejoy67528 ай бұрын
@@KennethKellogg-kt7bf bioengineered is the new catch phrase for genetically modified organisms (gmo). The use of bioengineered/gmo’s is prohibited in organic products in the same manner pesticides are prohibited. You can find a number of articles addressing this topic.
@mikezylstra75148 ай бұрын
you do realize that "gmo" includes (and in reality is almost exclusively limited to) selective breeding - an age old process in agriculture? @@michellejoy6752
@jerrysstories7117 ай бұрын
Yes! I was waiting for you to get to my favorite, Marie Calendar's. So delicious! And the 1lb pie is just the right size for me. When I microwave one at 1130am at work, all of my coworkers comment on the great smell and end up hungry for early lunch too. They're great nude or with a dash of Tabasco.
@kathyowens49478 ай бұрын
What happened to Stouffers pot pies? Those were my FAVORITE! But can no longer find them anywhere!
@deloressheppard78538 ай бұрын
I see them occasionally.
@ruthanneperry16237 ай бұрын
I prefer Stoffers too almost everything they make but I have noticed they aren't as good as they were just 2 years ago
@festerofest43747 ай бұрын
@@ruthanneperry1623 True. The Stouffers French bread pizza used to be amazing. I tried one not long ago after years of not eating one and it was a big let-down.
@elsiebert22737 ай бұрын
Stouffer's vegetable lasagna is good too.
@jayvallandingham24067 ай бұрын
I you have a pot pie that the back of the box has a list of ingredients that covers the entire length of the package it's best to leave this product line in the store freezer. Pot pie = Fresh meat, fresh vegetables, fresh butter pie crust, fresh meat gravy, bake until golden brown and season to taste. No need for all the salts, food dye, and various chemicals that enhance preservation. Basic ingredients and a 10 year old grandchild can make a flavorful meat pot pie.
@SweetUniverse8 ай бұрын
I'm going to have to make my own 👍
@stacytadlock76667 ай бұрын
Some of these brands I've never heard of, but my choice is Marie Calendar's!
@KenJackson_US7 ай бұрын
Why do you think salt is unhealthy? If I don't get enough salt, I wake up with leg cramps.
@clairwaucaush72257 ай бұрын
Great video. Though you guys should have tried all the same flavor, like all chicken or all beef. That would make the comparison better. ANYWAY, I've tried several and now the only one I buy is Marie Calendar. It tastes the best and seems to have the best ingredient's. I'd like to try the last one but have never heard of it or seen it anywhere. They could ALL cut down on the salt content!
@TerryKitts8 ай бұрын
Stouffers was the top of my list, but it was discontinued during Covid, and hasn't returned. FYI - I don't have Willow Tree or Centerville Pie in my area, so I never tried them. I DID try Boston Market. It tasted like disappointment. Hardly anything but a few chicken chucks in the Boston Market pie. Trace amounts of tiny veggie pieces, and no gravy. It was just sad. Banquet, Blake's, and Mrs. Budd's were ranked correctly - don't waste your money.
@dennis29668 ай бұрын
I always liked the Stouffers pot pies the best too. I was SO disappointed when they disappeared. To me, the others just don't compare.
@Vgudorf7 ай бұрын
Yes! I loved the Stouffer’s chicken pot pies. So savory and satisfying. Good flaky crust, too! Why or why, Stouffer’s did you discontinue this offering? Bring it back, damn it!
@Theywaswrong7 ай бұрын
Not sure holding the cheap Banquet pot pie to a comparison of a pie that is, per serving, exponentially more expensive is a great comparison. I don't believe anyone would be buying a Banquet frozen meal believing they're getting premium quality. Sometimes it's all people can afford, so I give Banquet a thumbs up for that.
@flashcraft7 ай бұрын
I just checked the Centerville website for prices. Their "large" chicken pot pie which serves 4-6 costs $80 each. No kidding. That is what they cost on the website. We're talking 80 god da*n dollars for one pot pie. Ridiculous
@marywells14808 ай бұрын
I grew up eating Swanson’s chicken pot pie. I haven’t yet tasted any store bought pie I like any better. I wish I could still get them.
@lindabranum66868 ай бұрын
I love Banquet pot pies.❤❤❤❤❤❤ I mix beef and chicken together tastes great!!!!
@mikekeenan87068 ай бұрын
Their breakfast pot pies are really great, especially if you bake a potato, squash it on a plate with pat of butter and salt and pepper and mix the pot pie on top. The pies are good served over rice too.
@mtngrammy69537 ай бұрын
I've never heard of nor seen Centerville Pot Pies. Wish I could find them in our stores. The only good ones that I can get are Marie Calendar's. I really liked the Kentucky Fried Chicken pot pies, but most of their stores around here have gone bye bye, unfortunately!
@sandpquan7 ай бұрын
I have only tried Marie Callender's and it was terrible compared to KFC.
@libertyann4398 ай бұрын
I've never heard of Centerville pies. I wouldn't know where to find them.
@mortimergladbreath8 ай бұрын
I looked them up...Northeast US. They will ship frozen pies but $80 for a pie is too rich for me!
@BSLO487 ай бұрын
I looked them up also. Starting price around $80.00 for 2 pies of unknown size OMG. Around $40.00 each pie, I thought inflation had gotten bad but who wants to pay that for a frozen pot pie? No wonder they won the contest when they are compared to pies that cost $7.00 in the market. Maybe they are bigger but still. I pay $6.00 for a Blakes Chicken pie and always feel like that the price is too high. @@mortimergladbreath
@chuckc1117 ай бұрын
We used to keep a couple Marie Calendar's chicken pot pies in the freezer for a quick meal but I've noticed they are skimping on ingredients lately, the last one I had contained, four pieces of chicken, exactly four peas and four pieces of carrot, no more MC's for me!
@joeperkins43098 ай бұрын
Although smaller, banquet chicken and turkey pot pie are equal to / or better than most. I'm not sure why they chose the beef (which really is kind of flavorless) instead of the chicken or turkey. Their comparison isn't quite even is it? All the rest were made using poultry.
@Charmed6363637 ай бұрын
Have you seen the Banquet Salisbury steak pot pie. That's my husband's favorite. I prefer the chicken over turkey.
@jackfanning79528 ай бұрын
Is therteany processed food products worth my time? No.
@lisaa87957 ай бұрын
Banquet was nasty when I was a teenager too. I'm in my 60s. Some things never change.
@bonniehall5787 ай бұрын
I like Banquet chicken pot pies.
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc6 ай бұрын
Banquet pot pies are so bland.
@scorpiouk59148 ай бұрын
RIP, Pepperidge Farm pot pies. Those were my favorite. Had the puff pastry crust and the inside ingredients were better (not by miles) than my current favorite "Marie Calenders". Though I prefer the beef pot pie.
@italiana626sc8 ай бұрын
The top 2 aren't readily available in nationwide grocery stores - not even sure why you would include them alongside the others. #3 Marie Callender's definitely is readily available and is a delicious choice. Gotta say, though, I grew up on Banquet and still appreciate their affordability and pretty decent taste for the price.
@davidbetsey24378 ай бұрын
Stop smoking that stuff🤬
@donaldoutterson3071Ай бұрын
I add a teaspoon of curry powder to my chicken pot pie to spice it up and hot sauce once in a while too. I used to buy allot of curried foods when traveling in the UK and it got me through the hard times when money was scarce and the weather was cold.
@katjygruben65468 ай бұрын
I miss the Morton pot pies. Oh so good
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc6 ай бұрын
I never heard of Morton pot pies.
@macsnafu7 ай бұрын
What timing. I'd been looking at the frozen pot pies at the store, and I knew I wasn't very happy with Banquet the last couple of times I had gotten it, and I keep looking Marie Callender's and wondering if it's worth the extra price. Even more coincidental, though, is that I decided to make a pot pie at home, although I cheated by using tortillas for the crust. It actually came out pretty good. And it was a big 9" pie pan, so not a small pot pie. I will have to give Marie Callender's a try, but I might be better off just making my own pot pies at home.
@tommurphy43076 ай бұрын
they are not worth the money when you can get fresh-made, never-frozen pies from your store's deli. my store sells them for $3.99 when on sale and they totally smoke anything that comes from the frozen section. sometimes, when i see them in the weekly ad, i order up 3 or 4 of them (no added salt) over the phone. my girls always know it's me (it's a small albertson's in a small town) and i get them for the sale price when theyre ready. they even hold them in their cooler so theyre not frozen. try it- don't go frozen if you don't have to- it makes the crust soooo much better.
@macsnafu6 ай бұрын
@@tommurphy4307 Albertson's? We used to have one of those, but not for several years now. I don't know any local store that has fresh-made pot pies, but I'll keep a lookout.
@josephbenz55208 ай бұрын
You probably micro them try in the oven there's a difference trust me
@jimwatson8428 ай бұрын
Marie Callender’s are the best I’ve found. The cheap ones like Banquet are too watery.
@flomurphy48998 ай бұрын
Centerville pies are made in Cape Cod. I got it once. It was enjoyable but TOO expensive for my wallet! Pot pies was always a go to when your budget was very tight.
@suzanneleonard54858 ай бұрын
I make my own, with the Hispanic impossible pie recipe, cooked chicken, gravy enhanced with better than bouillon and frozen mixed vegetables.
@ToudaHell8 ай бұрын
Pot pies are actually pretty easy to make from scratch. The hardest part is the pastry.
@SweetUniverse8 ай бұрын
You know it! 👍👍
@richardpare35388 ай бұрын
You can buy pre-made frozen crusts that are actually worth it.
@ToudaHell8 ай бұрын
@@richardpare3538 but homemade crust...🤤
@richardpare35388 ай бұрын
@@ToudaHell Yea, homemade is (almost) always best, but for fast and easy, it is hard to beat some of the crusts that are available!
@michellejoy67528 ай бұрын
@@richardpare3538. I’ve known some home cooks where homemade is never the best
@vivelaresistance32392 ай бұрын
Two of my uncles have advanced degrees in food sciences and have worked in frozen foods their entire careers. The majority of their work focuses on appearance, rather than taste. The crowning achievement of one was developing the process by which piped whipped cream decorations on frozen cakes maintained definition through freezing and thawing.
@GeraldAnderson-g6j8 ай бұрын
I want to know how much Marie Callender paid her to say good things about them. I even sent the factory a letter complaining about how dry it was and they said they check into it they never did. I tried one year later it was the same.
@CaptTony1077 ай бұрын
Only one word for the best one ever. COSTCO Chicken Pot Pie. I love Marie Callendar's for individual pies, but Costco takes pot pie to another level. They are huge, weighing in at 5.5 pounds with a cost of $3.99/lb. So getting a 16 oz portion for $3.99 is clearly the best price of any good pot pie. They also are fresh, not frozen, using nothing but yesterday's leftover broiler breast meat for the generously sized chunks of chicken. A fantastic and homemade-tasting pastry crust and gravy. Veggies are veggies to me, but I appreciate fresh, and theirs do not disappoint. This pie will easily feed a family of six! I hate supporting Costco for personal reasons, but unfortunately, they have some of the best quality food products available.
@Cheesehead19668 ай бұрын
Centerville Pot pies are $80 a pie. They better feed it to me for that price. I will take a Banquet Chicken Pot pie for $1.00 at Kroger
@kevenpinder70258 ай бұрын
Marie Callender's crust used to absorb the gravy making for a delightful finisher. Not so much anymore.
@shirleysmith94218 ай бұрын
Thanks for this beautiful and informative video we will keep this information in mind when we shop! 😂😊😂😊❤❤❤
@lindamastropietro44297 ай бұрын
Marie’s is the best
@politicsuncensored56177 ай бұрын
My wife just purchased a really big chicken pot pie from Sam's club a week ago. It took me 1 1/2 hours to bake it, but it was a 10 out 10 as far as we are concerned. She thought we would have a lot to freeze. She was wrong as it was gone in 3-4 days. Shalom
@99Racker7 ай бұрын
I haven't seen them mentioned but the best Chicken Pot Pies we have found came from the great chicken place, Kentucky Fried Chicken. I have seen then in Safeway but we go your local KFC. The have a lot of flavorful chicke🎉n and gravy, other normal orangeand green products, and good flaky crust. With a coupon, a better price but reasonable without. Marie Calendars Chicken pot pie is a second choice but down a bit. Make it a date but try the KFCs pie.
@sandpquan7 ай бұрын
I agree. Everyone should try the KFC chicken pot pie at least once. The crust is incredible!
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc6 ай бұрын
@@sandpquanThe crust is the best part of a Kentucky Fried Chicken Pot Pie.
@rjb75698 ай бұрын
The Smithville Inn in NJ serves a chicken pot pie the size of a regular apple pie. It ain't cheap but it is a monster.
@Pashasmom16 ай бұрын
Marie Callender's is the best. I don't care for the beef, but the chicken and the turkey ones are best. Sometimes I'll add some frozen corn. I tried Boston Market, but it didn't have much gravy. And Marie Callenders' offers two sizes, which is a nice option.
@pamhayes34658 ай бұрын
The only chicken pot pie worth eating is Kentucky fried chicken pot pie.
@basementbomber8 ай бұрын
Eww
@kevenpinder70258 ай бұрын
I'm not in the "eww" corner, but if you're at KFC anyway there are much better selection options.
@thesearedaydreams68548 ай бұрын
They aren’t terrible! I do think they skimp on the amount of chicken nowadays, though.
@gpilsitz17837 ай бұрын
I started making my own using "Dano's" recipe. Turned out better than anything out there!
@calimonkey12277 ай бұрын
My homemade pies are the best!
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc6 ай бұрын
Home cooking is the best.
@JoshuaRWorkman6 ай бұрын
I'd try Willow Tree and Centerville if I ever found a place that sold them. For me, it's Banquet because they're quick and easy. I don't care how they taste, I want it done fast. Boston Market and Marie Callender's may be better and I suppose I should spring for them when I can't be bothered to cook anything else, but they're more expensive.
@deepwoodguy28 ай бұрын
I have bought Marie Call pot pies for awhile....but came to realize that the pie was more crust then filling, with little amount gravy...so stuck with some of their other meal type products...
@LusciousLenny8 ай бұрын
Callendar's beef pot pies used to be fantastic: big chunks of beef in a thick gravy. The last one I had, the "gravy" was a bullion cube in a half cup of water, the beef tasted (and smelled) rancid, and gave me a nasty case of explosive diarrhea. Never again!!
@deepwoodguy28 ай бұрын
yup....have not had one of their pies in awhile now.....tho my experience was not a bad as yours.....@@LusciousLenny