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Author’s Note: These are my own unbiased opinions. I have no affiliation with Main St Bistro<\/a> or Costco<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose joy. The kind that comes from po-ta-toes.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did I buy the 2.5-pound slab of scalloped potatoes from Costco? Why, yes. I did. This cheesy brick of potatoey<\/em> joy was on sale for $5.49. And even my mean<\/em> little stingy wallet couldn’t say “no” to that price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Spell check says “potatoey” isn’t a word. But spell check is wrong, my friends. Spell check doesn’t love potatoes enough. Don’t be like spell check.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy re-heating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The nice thing about these Main St Bistro scalloped potatoes is that they’re “pre-baked.” They literally<\/em> look like they just came out of the oven — with browned cheese, and sort-of-crispy edges — right out of the cold package. I was honestly pretty<\/em> impressed by the appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The serving instructions include an option to oven<\/em> heat these, or microwave<\/em> them. In a departure from my usual oven preference, I chose to microwave mine. My AC is broken, and it’s 96 degrees in Florida. Too hot for the oven. Alas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway. Microwaving worked great! It takes 8-ish minutes to cook the whole tray. Mine emerged bubbling and looking freshly baked. Should be illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serving the potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These scalloped potatoes are packaged in a black plastic tray, which isn’t my favorite. But it got the job done. If Main St Bistro would do a cardboard tray instead, I would be happier. Not that cardboard is ever irreproachable<\/em>. But, ya know. You could easily transfer your potatoes to your own fancy-pants serving dish before heating and serving, for the best aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I served my potatoes with thick slices of Costco Oven Browned Turkey Breast<\/a> and freshly steamed asparagus. Easy, and satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(For a quick, flavorful veggie side option, check out my review of this frozen Primavera Mistura mix from Pura Vida<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Texture and flavors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These “funeral potatoes” are just the right firm-soft texture that makes them taste homemade<\/em>, rather than squashed, processed taters. There’s a creamy, thick sauce that holds the layers together and keeps them in a tidy scoop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I actually loved this sauce. It’s natural-tasting, and neither too oozy nor too gloopy. It coats the potatoes perfectly. Best of all, it’s made with real cream, sour cream, butter, and milk. The cheddar cheese is stretchy and plentiful, although it seems to exist only on top. The sauce features two additional cheeses: parmesan and romano, which add a slightly richer twang. No one skimped on cheese here!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I will add that there are few<\/em> seasonings in the sauce; it doesn’t have a heavy garlic or onion flavor. But I didn’t mind that at all. There’s a gentle, savory taste that is satisfying. The potatoes do most of the talking here. And my stomach likes listening to potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think the only thing I might add is some freshly chopped chives, as a garnish. Especially if serving at a nice meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Looking for another crowd-pleasing, home-made-tasting side dish? Check out my review of Costco’s Deli Mac & Cheese<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients in Main St Bistro Scalloped Potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here is my best attempt at typing out the ingredients, from the label:<\/p>\n\n\n\n