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Stouffers Sides Scalloped Potatoes
Frozen Foods
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Stouffers Sides Scalloped Potatoes

Stouffer's
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
690mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stouffer’s Sides Scalloped Potatoes is a classic frozen comfort-side you’ll find tucked in the frozen foods aisle, alongside other ready-to-heat sides, frozen vegetables and prepared entrees. Packaged as a 24-oz frozen boxed side (typically with a foil or oven-safe tray inside), it’s designed for convenience-minded shoppers stocking up for weeknight meals, family dinners, or holiday spreads. The brand leans on heritage and reliability — Stouffer’s is positioned as mid-market comfort food for busy households and multi-generational families who want a familiar, hearty side without homemade effort. The carton copy emphasizes cheese and “creamy” texture; label callouts often highlight real cheese but stop short of organic or natural-product certifications. Ingredient phrases like “natural flavor” or “made with real Parmesan” create mild health halos, though there’s no organic or clean-label certification and no child-specific branding. Sensory cues are straightforward: thinly sliced potatoes layered in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with grated Parmesan, yielding tender, spoonable slices with a silky mouthfeel and slightly browned edges when baked. The ritual is simple — heat from oven or microwave, plate alongside a roast, chicken or vegetarian main, and serve warm as a comforting accompaniment. In plain language, this is an industrially produced frozen side: it’s been processed and formulated for shelf stability and consistent texture using modified starches, oils and emulsifiers. The product reads as convenient, nostalgic, and indulgent — a shortcut to traditional scalloped potatoes for everyday dinners and special occasions alike.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium690mg30%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
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,, WATER,, NONFAT, MILK,, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SOYBEAN, OIL,, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SALT,, DRIED, ONIONS,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, SPICES,, SEASONING, (WHEAT, STARCH,, EXTRACTIVES, OF, TURMERIC, &, ANNATTO, COLOR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This frozen, ready-to-heat product contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, mono- and diglycerides, yeast extract, natural flavors, color extractives) and is formulated for convenience and long shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Stouffers Sides Scalloped Potatoes

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These scalloped potatoes pack 240 calories per serving and have a decent amount of calcium, but they’re also a bit high in sodium (690mg). If you're looking for a quick side that fits into a balanced meal, they can certainly work, but maybe don't rely on them for your daily veggie intake!

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
holiday-side-dish
family-gathering

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgicindulgent
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