Cheddar Potato Bacon Bake

What is it?

Russet potato pieces come coated in a cheddar cheese sauce, then finished with bacon and a breadcrumb topping. Packaged as a 10-ounce single-serve frozen side or meal, it's meant to heat in the microwave or oven until the sauce is hot and the topping has some texture. Within Stouffer's frozen lineup, this sits among the comfort food options rather than the lighter bowls. Bacon adds a smoky, salty layer that runs through the cheese sauce, while the breadcrumbs crisp up during baking. Oven heating tends to give the top a more golden finish than microwaving does.