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Stouffer’s Potatoes A Bit Pricy, But Tasty

Rick Bonino Food Editor

No, it’s not all that hard to whip up some sweet potatoes to round out your Thanksgiving menu. But if you’re really pressed for time, you can let Stouffer’s do the whipping for you with quite respectable results.

Stouffer’s frozen sweet spuds, whipped with brown sugar and nutmeg, received a surprisingly warm welcome from The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel, which deemed them pretty darned close to homemade.

Just be prepared to whip out a few bucks for the privilege.

Stouffer’s Holiday Family Style Favorites, Whipped Sweet Potatoes Price:

$4.39 for 38 ounces, or 8 (1/2-cup) servings.

Nutrition: 180 calories (28 percent fat calories); 390 milligrams sodium per serving.

Taste: ****

Value: ***

Comments: “Sweet, mild, flavorful. Very good product, but you’re paying for the convenience.” - Sandy Davidson

“These are the only sweet potatoes I’ve ever been able to eat without huge glops of marshmallow sauce on top!” - Helen Span

, DataTimes MEMO: Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s brand name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value, based on quality compared to price.

Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s brand name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value, based on quality compared to price.