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Main St Bistro Double Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes 20 oz
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Main St Bistro Double Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes 20 oz

Main St Bistro
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
510mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
88
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Main St Bistro Double Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes (20 oz) sits in the frozen prepared foods aisle, shelved alongside frozen potato sides, heat-and-serve vegetables, and family-style frozen entrées. It reads like a steakhouse side in a box: a duo of potato rosettes filled with creamy, cheesy mashed potato and a golden-browned sharp cheddar topping. Shoppers pull it for weeknight dinners, easy holiday sides, or when they want a comforting accompaniment for grilled meat — the product’s “made-from-scratch taste” messaging positions it as an approachable, slightly upmarket convenience food. The brand leans on small-town, bistro-style cues to appeal to busy parents and adults who want homestyle flavor without the time investment; marketing emphasizes indulgence and ease rather than health claims. The label uses comforting language (“made-from-scratch taste”), lists real-sounding ingredients like milk, cream, and cheddar, and includes color and preservative ingredients in the fine print — there’s no organic or clean-label certification, and “natural flavor” appears as a minor claim that can create a mild health halo. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-heat frozen side with industrial cheese powders, stabilizers, and a preservative. Sensory expectations: a rich, creamy interior with buttery, smooth mashed potato texture, a slightly crisp or browned cheddar top, and tender potato skin base; warm, savory, and salty on the palate. Packaging is a microwave/ovenable tray or film-sealed tray inside a printed sleeve, and the ritual is simple: heat in oven, air fryer, or microwave and serve straight to the plate as a quick, comforting side for family meals or hosted occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium510mg22%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein6g
* 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

Potatoes,, Whole, Milk,, Sharp, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, Extract, [Color],, Cellulose,, Natamycin, [Natural, Mold, Inhibitor],, Potato, Starch),, Heavy, Cream, (Cream,, Fat, Free, Milk),, Butter, (Sweet, Cream, [Milk],, Salt),, Sour, Cream, (Pasteurized, Cultured, Cream, [Milk],, Non-Fat, Milk, Powder,, Enzymes),, Cheese, Powder, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Whey,, Buttermilk,, Salt),, Intensified, Parmesan, Cheese, (Parmesan, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Powdered, Cellulose, [to, Prevent, Caking]),, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Natural, Flavor,, Xanthan, Gum,, Annatto, Extract, (Color),, Oleoresin, Paprika..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations (cheese powders, powdered cellulose), additives (xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, natural flavors), and multi-ingredient processed components typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Main St Bistro Double Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes 20 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These potatoes pack in some calcium and protein, but they do contain preservatives and artificial colors, which might not be everyone's cup of tea. If you're looking for a quick, comforting side that satisfies your cheese cravings, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingconvenientnostalgic
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