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Amy's Bowls, Broccoli & Cheddar Bake
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

Amy's Bowls, Broccoli & Cheddar Bake

Amy's Kitchen
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
460
Calories
17g
Protein
6g
Sugars
690mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
80
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Amy's Bowls Broccoli & Cheddar Bake reads like a comfort-food shortcut on a health-conscious shelf. You'd find it in the frozen meals section, often grouped with other vegetarian and gluten-free frozen entrees, or in the natural/organic frozen case near brands that emphasize simple ingredient lists. It suits quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunch swaps, or a no-fuss movie-night when someone wants something warm, cheesy, and familiar. The brand positions itself as family-run, homey, and ingredient-forward—Amy's leans into organic certification, “free from” promises (gluten-free, no meat/poultry/eggs/peanuts), and small-kitchen authenticity to appeal to parents, busy professionals, and shoppers who prefer organic or specialty-diet options. The label carries several health halos: organic ingredients, “made with aged English Cheddar,” and claims about careful preparation, even as the ingredient list includes refined starches and added oils. Sensory notes: a rigid microwavable tray or oven-safe box yields a creamy cheddar sauce coating tender rice rotini/fusilli made from rice flour, soft broccoli florets, and a sprinkling of toasted gluten-free breadcrumbs that add a little crunch. The ritual is heat-and-serve—microwave for convenience or bake for a crisper top—making it a comforting, handheldless family meal. In plain terms, it’s a convenient, ready-to-heat frozen prepared meal composed of multiple processed components (pastas, starches, emulsified sauces, added oils and sweeteners), offering the taste and texture of homemade mac-and-cheese while fitting into modern, time-pressed American grocery habits.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium690mg30%
Total Carbohydrate50g18%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars6g
Protein17g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, RICE, PASTA, (ORGANIC, RICE, FLOUR,, FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, POTATO, STARCH,, ORGANIC, RICE, STARCH,, ORGANIC, SOY, FLOUR),, ORGANIC, LOWFAT, MILK,, ORGANIC, BROCCOLI,, WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES, [WITHOUT, ANIMAL, ENZYMES, OR, RENNET]),, ORGANIC, RICE, FLOUR,, FILTERED, WATER,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, ORGANIC, SWEET, RICE, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, ORGANIC, POTATOES,, ORGANIC, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL,, SEA, SALT,, ORGANIC, AGAVE, SYRUP,, ORGANIC, HIGH, OLEIC, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, YEAST,, ORGANIC, ANNATTO, (COLOR),, ORGANIC, RICE, BRAN, EXTRACT.  CONTAINS, MILK, AND, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • high oleic safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-heat frozen meal made from multiple processed components (refined starches, added oils, sweeteners, and emulsified cheese sauce) typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Amy's Bowls, Broccoli & Cheddar Bake

The Broccoli & Cheddar Bake can be a healthy choice for a quick meal, especially if you're looking for something that's organic and high in protein—17 grams per serving! That said, it does have a fair amount of sodium (690 mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weeknight-dinner
movie-night

Vibe:

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