HORMEL COMPLEATS Turkey & Dressing Microwave Tray, 10 oz. (6 Pack)

Hubby bought these Hormel Compleats in several different flavors for our 17-year-old son. They are complete meals, easy to heat and yummy to eat. These are shelf stable (no need for refrigeration) and take just a minute or two to prepare.The meats (we have had turkey, meatloaf, chicken & Salisbury steak) all taste like good meaty protein, and it isn't a small piece of meat either. There is plenty of mashed potatoes with enough gravy that you don't feel like you're missing out on anything!These are awesome for those times when you aren't too hungry for dinner, need something yummy for lunches at work or as my mother-in-law states, "perfect for when you know you need to eat to take medicine but don't want a huge meal".

I like it. I will buy it again.I rarely eat Hormel Compleats as shelf stable meals in tiny portions don't really do it for me. But I bought these on a whim. I am looking to make a more robust pantry with a wider variety of items that include shelf stable meals like this. For ultra convenience, for emergency, for getting ahead of inflation and shortages. Just want something to eat. Heated is best, but could be consumed at room temp too.I really expected the worst. I know I had one of their concoctions several years back and didnt care for it. But I gave this a go (impulse purchase), and was pleasantly surprised by the rather good taste, an overall good texture.The stuffing is more of a gravy blob, but there are bits of celery or something that add to the texture. I really liked it. The turkey is a compressed patty that will flake apart or stay together depending on how you cut into it (no knife needed, very soft). Similar to canned turkey or chicken. At least is isnt a sponge loaf of unknown origin. I could tell it was turkey.Can't beat the prep time. Just a minute give or take in the microwave. Stack these puppies high in the cupboard and you've got an easy meal anytime. If you have a big appetite like me then I would flesh it out with some noodles, mashed potatoes, rice or something bulky like that. Ooh maybe some toast or a good hunk of bread. Then maybe a vegetable if you have any. But if you are a light eater or someone who simply doesnt eat much yet wants the convenience and the variety (looking at you seniors!) then this is an option. No need to fuss.I imagine perception of taste will vary. I cant say these are the new Holy Grail of shelf stable quick meals. But they have their place in my home and in my belly.

My husband will not make more of an effort to feed himself than to heat something up and if I'm not around to provide for him or leave him something already made in the fridge, his immediate go-to is canned soups and canned pastas. As such, I thought these Hormel meals would be a brilliant thing to have around the house. Not only are they right up his alley with being extremely easy to prepare but there is a very wide variety, they come in their own bowl, and you don't need to refrigerate them. I had visions of him keeping a stash at work or in his car and never having to buy lunch if he forgot it at home. Or even him grabbing one for a late night snack and being pleased that he had so many different kinds to choose from.Well, he quickly killed that after trying about four of them. He now will only eat them as a last resort. He's really not all that fond of them. Which leaves me to eat them seeing as how we have so many in the house.The chicken breast and dressing is one of the better ones of the Hormel line but it does have its faults. The gravy is too salty like many of Hormel's products. The dressing, though, is good and filling and I actually prefer it over the potatoes you can find in many of the red meat meals. I'm not normally a fan of celery but the occasional crisp it adds to the dressing is very welcome. The texture gives what would otherwise be a pretty mushy meal, a tiny bit of contrast. The chicken in this is one of Hormel's better meats, mostly because I feel like I'm actually eating meat (which unfortunately isn't always the case with Hormel). I would say that the gravy would be much better with way less salt but I'm afraid if you took the salt away, the flavor would just be a bland, blah bore.For what this is -- a non-perishable prepared food that is fairly cheap -- it's pretty good. It will fill you up quickly at very low effort and cost, but if you are going to compare it to something you can make yourself, well, there really isn't any comparison.All I know is that if the end of the world were to come, we have so many of these that we would be set for some while. Well, as long as the end of the world didn't mean the end of working microwaves, that is :)

I love these convenient meals, the turkey and dressing are flavorful and the portion is actually filling but looks small. The price is great compared to a take out meal and the heating is 1 minute and they can be stored on a shelf

So much salt I could feel my stomach doing a flip. Maybe its just me being 60 years old, I will finish these and never get them again, Does not agree with me. the taste of the turkey was just fine.

I enjoy these for a quick lunch at work. I don't always have time to go out to grab lunch or want to spenda lot on delivery services. I just keep a few in my shelf at work, heat up and enjoy.

These prepackaged meals are perfect for a light lunch or dinner and there’s just the right amount of food for one person. To cook, merely cut a small slit in the covering plastic and heat for only one minute. It comes out piping hot and the turkey slices are actually pretty thick. The meal comes with stuffing and a hearty gravy. Best of all the meals do not need to be refrigerated and have a good shelf life! You get six to a box and easily stackable. The price per unit comes in under what you’d normally pay at the grocery store! Good, easy to prepare, tasty meals on the go! So easy a child could do it. If you have a craving for turkey and don’t want the hassle of preparing it, this is your answer; easy to cook, convenient with no prep time and minimal cleanup. Give them a try today, you won’t be disappointed,