I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's house brands. Its new Bettergoods label absolutely blew me away.

Ted BergOct 28, 2024, 22:25 IST

I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's Bettergoods and Great Value brands.Ted Berg<ul class="summary-list"><li>I tried and ranked 10 <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-costco-frozen-meals-from-family-which-to-skip">frozen meals</a> from Walmart's Bettergoods and Great Value brands.</li><li>My least favorites were the Great Value chicken fried rice and three-meat lasagna.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-costco-frozen-meals-from-family-which-to-skip">Frozen meals</a> are great to have on hand when I don't have time to cook. That's why I love to stock up on them when I go grocery shopping.On a recent trip to Walmart, I decided to try some items from the store's two house brands, Great Value and Bettergoods, to see if they'd be worth picking up.The Great Value brand has been around since 1993, but Walmart launched its new <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-bettergoods-foods-walmart-ranking-review-2024-5">Bettergoods line</a> in April, which aims to deliver premium products at a low price point.After picking up 10 items and tasting them, I ranked them from worst to best. Here's how they stacked up.Prices may vary by location.

The Great Value chicken fried rice was my least-favorite item.

Walmart's Great Value chicken fried rice easily took the bottom spot.Ted Berg

I'd opt for takeout over Walmart's fried rice every time.

I have no reason to choose the Great Value chicken fried rice over takeout.Ted Berg

The portion size of the Great Value Italian-style three-meat lasagna looked promising.

It looked like the Great Value Italian-style three-meat lasagna would be good for several meals.Ted Berg

The lasagna was OK, but I wouldn't buy it again.

The Great Value Italian-style three-meat lasagna was not as large as I expected it to be.Ted Berg

Walmart’s Great Value chicken Parmesan and penne didn't look appetizing.

The Great Value chicken Parmesan and penne didn't look too tasty while I was preparing it.Ted Berg

The chicken Parmesan and penne ended up tasting better than I expected.

I'd like to try other Great Value pasta dishes.Ted Berg

The Great Value sausage, egg, and cheese croissant sandwiches seemed like a good deal.

I was excited to try the Great Value sausage, egg, and cheese croissant sandwiches from Walmart.Ted Berg

Walmart's croissant sandwiches are a great option for those who buy frozen breakfast foods.

I don't usually opt for frozen breakfasts, but these sandwiches are a good option for those who do.Ted Berg

I wasn’t a big fan of the sauce that came with Walmart’s Great Value orange chicken.

I knew my kids wouldn't like the sauce accompanying Walmart's Great Value orange chicken.Ted Berg

My kids still enjoyed the chicken without the sauce.

My kids devoured the plain pieces of chicken.Ted Berg

The Italian wood-fired prosciutto-and-arugula pizza was my first experience with a Bettergoods product.

I'd never tried a Bettergoods product from Walmart before.Ted Berg

I'd like to try other Bettergoods pizza options.

The Bettergoods Italian wood-fired prosciutto-and-arugula pizza was decent, but I'd love to try other options.Ted Berg

I was immediately intrigued by the Bettergoods beef-bulgogi empanadas.

I was excited to try the Bettergoods beef-bulgogi empanadas.Ted Berg

I plan on buying the Bettergoods beef-bulgogi empanadas again.

I was impressed by Walmart's selection of frozen empanadas.Ted Berg

I was skeptical of Walmart's Great Value creamy chicken and pasta at first.

At first, the Great Value creamy chicken and pasta didn't look great.Ted Berg

My wife and I were both fans of this chicken-and-pasta dish.

I was impressed by how the chicken and pasta turned out.Ted Berg

The Bettergoods chicken wings with Louisiana-style dry rub were easy to prepare.

The Bettergoods chicken wings with Louisiana-style dry rub seemed like a great easy lunch.Ted Berg

The chicken wings are a great option for when I’m craving an easy, inexpensive lunch.

I definitely plan on buying a pack of the Bettergoods frozen wings again.Ted Berg

I'm not usually a fan of pot pies, but I was intrigued by the Bettergoods turkey-and-stuffing option.

The Bettergoods turkey-and-stuffing pot pie took a while to prepare, but it was worth the wait.Ted Berg

The pot pie was my favorite of Walmart’s frozen dishes.

The pot pie reminded me of a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.Ted Berg

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