Our voracious but discerning team of taste testers spent months eating, drinking, cooking and rating hundreds of items to find the most delicious new foods at the supermarket. In the end we crowned 66 winners that are all worthy of a spot on your next grocery list. (And while you’re here, check outour full list of Food Award winners from 2022.)
01of 66WINNER: BEST CEREALcourtesyKellogg’s Special K Oat Crunch HoneyTesters praised the “sweet but not sugary” combo of crisp flakes and vanilla oat clusters. “It’s even better over yogurt—or ice cream!“Buy it!$5,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST CEREAL
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Kellogg’s Special K Oat Crunch Honey
Testers praised the “sweet but not sugary” combo of crisp flakes and vanilla oat clusters. “It’s even better over yogurt—or ice cream!”
Buy it!$5,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST GRANOLA
Sweet Dreams Honey Moonglow Cereal
Buy it!$4.50,walmart.com
03of 66WINNER: BEST CHOCOLATE CEREALcourtesyLucky Charms S’mores"It tastes like childhood but with a twist,” a tester said of this classic and white marshmallow mash-up with chocolate cereal chunks and graham-cracker pieces.Buy it!$5,amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST CHOCOLATE CEREAL
Lucky Charms S’mores
“It tastes like childhood but with a twist,” a tester said of this classic and white marshmallow mash-up with chocolate cereal chunks and graham-cracker pieces.
Buy it!$5,amazon.com
04of 66WINNER: BEST BREAKFAST BOWLCourtesyEggland’s Best Sausage & Cheese Breakfast BowlThe hearty combo of scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheddar and pork sausage is ready in less than five minutes.Buy it!$6,shoprite.com
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WINNER: BEST BREAKFAST BOWL
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Eggland’s Best Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Bowl
The hearty combo of scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheddar and pork sausage is ready in less than five minutes.
Buy it!$6,shoprite.com
05of 66WINNER: BEST INSTANT OATMEALcourtesyYishi Taro Bubble Tea OatmealAlthough there’s no actual boba inside, the blend of ground gluten-free oats, flax seeds, blueberries, coconut and black tea has a flavor reminiscent of Taiwanese bubble tea. Add hot water for a quick breakfast or chill overnight for overnight oats.Buy it!$7,yishifoods.com
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WINNER: BEST INSTANT OATMEAL
Yishi Taro Bubble Tea Oatmeal
Although there’s no actual boba inside, the blend of ground gluten-free oats, flax seeds, blueberries, coconut and black tea has a flavor reminiscent of Taiwanese bubble tea. Add hot water for a quick breakfast or chill overnight for overnight oats.
Buy it!$7,yishifoods.com
06of 66WINNER: BEST TOASTER PASTRYcourtesyFrosted Banana Bread Pop-TartsWith a sweet spiced-banana filling, cinnamon pastry and banana-flavored icing, the “cozy” hand pie “smells just like the real thing when you heat it up,” said one tester.Buy it!$10,amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST TOASTER PASTRY
Frosted Banana Bread Pop-Tarts
With a sweet spiced-banana filling, cinnamon pastry and banana-flavored icing, the “cozy” hand pie “smells just like the real thing when you heat it up,” said one tester.
Buy it!$10,amazon.com
07of 66WINNER: BEST PANCAKE MIXJennifer CauseyMrs. Butterworth’s Epic Cinnabon Pancake KitCreated to taste like a cinnamon roll, the kit — which includes a pourable cream cheese frosting and cinnamon-and-brown-sugar swirl sauce — turns out fluffy, tender flapjacks.Buy it!$6,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST PANCAKE MIX
Jennifer Causey
Mrs. Butterworth’s Epic Cinnabon Pancake Kit
Created to taste like a cinnamon roll, the kit — which includes a pourable cream cheese frosting and cinnamon-and-brown-sugar swirl sauce — turns out fluffy, tender flapjacks.
Buy it!$6,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST BREAD
Sara Lee Artesano Brioche Buns
Buy it!$4.50 for 8,shoprite.com
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WINNER: BEST CHICKEN
Do Good Chicken Bone-In Thighs
Buy it!$2 per lb.,dogoodchicken.com
10of 66WINNER: BEST PORKCourtesyHormel Sliced ChorizoTake pepperoni up a notch! The thin rounds of cured Spanish sausage are seasoned with garlic, pimento and a hit of spicy peppers.Buy it!$4,hormel.com
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WINNER: BEST PORK
Hormel Sliced Chorizo
Take pepperoni up a notch! The thin rounds of cured Spanish sausage are seasoned with garlic, pimento and a hit of spicy peppers.
Buy it!$4,hormel.com
11of 66WINNER: BEST SEAFOODJennifer CauseyTrader Joe’s Shrimp Boom BahWhether baked, fried or air-fried, these crispy-battered shrimp tossed in a sweet-and-spicy glaze are a “weeknight dinner winner.” Roll them into a lettuce wrap or add them to a rice bowl for a quick but satisfying meal.Buy it!$9,traderjoes.com
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WINNER: BEST SEAFOOD
Trader Joe’s Shrimp Boom Bah
Whether baked, fried or air-fried, these crispy-battered shrimp tossed in a sweet-and-spicy glaze are a “weeknight dinner winner.” Roll them into a lettuce wrap or add them to a rice bowl for a quick but satisfying meal.
Buy it!$9,traderjoes.com
12of 66WINNER: BEST TURKEYcourtesyButterball Old World Smoked Hearty Turkey SausageLean turkey is notorious for drying out, but the smoked bratwurst-style links stay moist and plump when cooked.Buy it!$5.50 for 4,butterball.com
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WINNER: BEST TURKEY
Butterball Old World Smoked Hearty Turkey Sausage
Lean turkey is notorious for drying out, but the smoked bratwurst-style links stay moist and plump when cooked.
Buy it!$5.50 for 4,butterball.com
13of 66WINNER: BEST HOT DOGCourtesyOscar Mayer 100% Beef FranksThe frank’s 100% beef recipe impressed testers with their “classic hot dog flavor” and casings that “didn’t burst open on the grill.“Buy it!$4 for 10,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST HOT DOG
Oscar Mayer 100% Beef Franks
The frank’s 100% beef recipe impressed testers with their “classic hot dog flavor” and casings that “didn’t burst open on the grill.”
Buy it!$4 for 10,walmart.com
14of 66WINNER: BEST TOMATO SAUCEcourtesyCarmine’s Classic Italian Tomato BasilThe “well-balanced” sauce gets its subtle sweetness from fresh plum tomatoes and onions. It’s a great base for pasta or lasagna or a dipping sauce for mozzarella sticks.Buy it!$8 for 24 oz.,carminesnyc.com
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WINNER: BEST TOMATO SAUCE
Carmine’s Classic Italian Tomato Basil
The “well-balanced” sauce gets its subtle sweetness from fresh plum tomatoes and onions. It’s a great base for pasta or lasagna or a dipping sauce for mozzarella sticks.
Buy it!$8 for 24 oz.,carminesnyc.com
15of 66WINNER: BEST MAYONNAISEcourtesyHellmann’s Garlic AioliThis egg-free recipe “adds a nice kick of garlic” flavor to sandwiches and is a “delish dunker for French fries,” says a tester.Buy it!$4 for 11.5 oz.,target.com
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WINNER: BEST MAYONNAISE
Hellmann’s Garlic Aioli
This egg-free recipe “adds a nice kick of garlic” flavor to sandwiches and is a “delish dunker for French fries,” says a tester.
Buy it!$4 for 11.5 oz.,target.com
16of 66WINNER: BEST RANCHcourtesyHidden Valley Pickle-Flavored Ranch"Dill-lightful!” raved a staffer about the creamy buttermilk dressing with a briny burst of dill pickle.Buy it!$5 for 20 oz.,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST RANCH
Hidden Valley Pickle-Flavored Ranch
“Dill-lightful!” raved a staffer about the creamy buttermilk dressing with a briny burst of dill pickle.
Buy it!$5 for 20 oz.,walmart.com
17of 66WINNER: BEST KETCHUPcourtesyHeinz Chipotle Spicy KetchupEven condiment purists enjoyed this smoky, spicy twist on ketchup: “It has the right amount of heat without overpowering.“Buy it!$4 for 14 oz.,heinz.com
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WINNER: BEST KETCHUP
Heinz Chipotle Spicy Ketchup
Even condiment purists enjoyed this smoky, spicy twist on ketchup: “It has the right amount of heat without overpowering.”
Buy it!$4 for 14 oz.,heinz.com
18of 66WINNER: BEST ALTERNATIVE MILKcourtesySo Delicious Extra Creamy Organic Oat MilkThe compliments rolled in from testers: “Super thick and creamy,” “tastes luxurious,” and “it’s a cereal game changer!“Buy it!$6 for 59 oz.,sodeliciousdairyfree.com
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WINNER: BEST ALTERNATIVE MILK
So Delicious Extra Creamy Organic Oat Milk
The compliments rolled in from testers: “Super thick and creamy,” “tastes luxurious,” and “it’s a cereal game changer!”
Buy it!$6 for 59 oz.,sodeliciousdairyfree.com
19of 66WINNER: BEST PLANT-BASED CHICKENcourtesyImpossible Spicy Chicken Nuggets"My nugget-obsessed kids had no clue it wasn’t real chicken,” said a tester, who noted the “juicy ‘meat’” and crunchy bread-crumb coating “was a hit.“Buy it!$8,target.com
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WINNER: BEST PLANT-BASED CHICKEN
Impossible Spicy Chicken Nuggets
“My nugget-obsessed kids had no clue it wasn’t real chicken,” said a tester, who noted the “juicy ‘meat’” and crunchy bread-crumb coating “was a hit.”
Buy it!$8,target.com
20of 66WINNER: BEST PLANT-BASED BEEFJennifer CauseyBeyond Meat Steak"I expected to hate this, but wow—it had the texture, chew and flavor of real steak,” a once-skeptical tester admitted about the seared faux-beef tips.Buy it!$7,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST PLANT-BASED BEEF
Beyond Meat Steak
“I expected to hate this, but wow—it had the texture, chew and flavor of real steak,” a once-skeptical tester admitted about the seared faux-beef tips.
Buy it!$7,walmart.com
21of 66WINNER: BEST DAIRY-FREE CREAMERcourtesySilk Mocha Almond Creamer"Finally, a chocolate creamer that tastes chocolatey!” a tester raved about the sweet almond-milk blend.Buy it!$5,target.com
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WINNER: BEST DAIRY-FREE CREAMER
Silk Mocha Almond Creamer
“Finally, a chocolate creamer that tastes chocolatey!” a tester raved about the sweet almond-milk blend.
Buy it!$5,target.com
22of 66WINNER: BEST DAIRY-FREE CREAM CHEESEcourtesyPhiladelphia Plant-Based Cream CheeseIt has all the tang and spreadable softness of the classic but without a drop of milk or cream.Buy it!$6,target.com
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WINNER: BEST DAIRY-FREE CREAM CHEESE
Philadelphia Plant-Based Cream Cheese
It has all the tang and spreadable softness of the classic but without a drop of milk or cream.
Buy it!$6,target.com
23of 66WINNER: BEST DAIRY-FREE ICE CREAMCourtesyGoodPop Mint N' Fudge Chip Bars"Velvety” peppermint oat-milk ice cream is studded with chocolate shavings—and is only 80 calories a pop.Buy it!$6 for 4,goodpop.com
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WINNER: BEST DAIRY-FREE ICE CREAM
GoodPop Mint N' Fudge Chip Bars
“Velvety” peppermint oat-milk ice cream is studded with chocolate shavings—and is only 80 calories a pop.
Buy it!$6 for 4,goodpop.com
24of 66WINNER: BEST REFRIGERATED ENTREECourtesyHerdez Carnitas Slow-Cooked PorkMarinated in citrus and seasoned with garlic and paprika, “it elevated our weekly taco night and was less work to pull together,” said a staffer.Buy it!$10,instacart.com
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WINNER: BEST REFRIGERATED ENTREE
Herdez Carnitas Slow-Cooked Pork
Marinated in citrus and seasoned with garlic and paprika, “it elevated our weekly taco night and was less work to pull together,” said a staffer.
Buy it!$10,instacart.com
25of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN PIZZACourtesyCalifornia Pizza Kitchen Bacon & Caramelized Onion Frozen Pizza with Croissant-Inspired CrustA flaky, layered base is smothered in a mild Brie-cheese sauce and topped with roasted garlic, mozzarella, bacon and sweet, browned onions.Buy it!$9.50,target.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN PIZZA
California Pizza Kitchen Bacon & Caramelized Onion Frozen Pizza with Croissant-Inspired Crust
A flaky, layered base is smothered in a mild Brie-cheese sauce and topped with roasted garlic, mozzarella, bacon and sweet, browned onions.
Buy it!$9.50,target.com
26of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN SANDWICHcourtesyTyson Original Chicken SandwichesTesters were impressed with the “crispy coating and moist meat” and a bun that “didn’t become soggy” — even in the microwave.Buy it!$8.99 for 4,instacart.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN SANDWICH
Tyson Original Chicken Sandwiches
Testers were impressed with the “crispy coating and moist meat” and a bun that “didn’t become soggy” — even in the microwave.
Buy it!$8.99 for 4,instacart.com
27of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN MEALCourtesyBibigo Korean-Style Crunchy Chicken with Orange SaucePreparing the breaded chunks of white and dark chicken tossed in a tangy citrus sauce is “faster than takeout.“Buy it!$7.50,target.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN MEAL
Bibigo Korean-Style Crunchy Chicken with Orange Sauce
Preparing the breaded chunks of white and dark chicken tossed in a tangy citrus sauce is “faster than takeout.”
Buy it!$7.50,target.com
28of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN PRETZELcourtesySuperPretzel French Onion-Filled Soft Pretzel KnotsThe fully baked, glossy brown twists are stuffed with onion cream cheese and sprinkled with mozzarella.Buy it!$6,target.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN PRETZEL
SuperPretzel French Onion-Filled Soft Pretzel Knots
The fully baked, glossy brown twists are stuffed with onion cream cheese and sprinkled with mozzarella.
29of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN VEGETABLESCourtesyGreen Giant Restaurant-Style Garlic Parmesan Green BeansHeat the beans and sauce in a skillet for a few minutes for “quick veggies that even my kids ate,” said a staffer.Buy it!$4,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN VEGETABLES
Green Giant Restaurant-Style Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Heat the beans and sauce in a skillet for a few minutes for “quick veggies that even my kids ate,” said a staffer.
Buy it!$4,walmart.com
30of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN SIDE DISHCourtesyStouffer’s Sides Cheddar Bacon Potatoes"All the cheesy goodness I hoped for,” a tester said about the chopped spuds tossed with cheese and bacon and topped with crunchy bread crumbs.Buy it!$7,target.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN SIDE DISH
Stouffer’s Sides Cheddar Bacon Potatoes
“All the cheesy goodness I hoped for,” a tester said about the chopped spuds tossed with cheese and bacon and topped with crunchy bread crumbs.
Buy it!$7,target.com
31of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN SMOOTHIEcourtesyOutshine Go-Getter Smoothie CubesNo blender needed! Combine the frozen fruit purée cubes with liquid, let sit for 15 minutes, and then shake for a healthy, mess-free smoothie.Buy it!$7 for 8 oz.,icecream.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN SMOOTHIE
Outshine Go-Getter Smoothie Cubes
No blender needed! Combine the frozen fruit purée cubes with liquid, let sit for 15 minutes, and then shake for a healthy, mess-free smoothie.
Buy it!$7 for 8 oz.,icecream.com
32of 66WINNER: BEST DOUGHJennifer CauseyPillsbury Corndog WrapsWrap the precut dough pieces around hot dogs, and bake until golden and fluffy. “We may never go back to the bun,” said a staffer.Buy it!$4,pilsbury.com
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WINNER: BEST DOUGH
Pillsbury Corndog Wraps
Wrap the precut dough pieces around hot dogs, and bake until golden and fluffy. “We may never go back to the bun,” said a staffer.
Buy it!$4,pilsbury.com
33of 66WINNER: BEST ICED TEACourtesyJust Ice Tea Half Tea & Half Lemonade"It’s like summer in a bottle,” raved one tester, who gave high marks for the “exact right balance” of tea to lemonade in this Arnold Palmer.Buy it!$3 for 16 oz.,wholefoodsmarket.com
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WINNER: BEST ICED TEA
Just Ice Tea Half Tea & Half Lemonade
“It’s like summer in a bottle,” raved one tester, who gave high marks for the “exact right balance” of tea to lemonade in this Arnold Palmer.
Buy it!$3 for 16 oz.,wholefoodsmarket.com
34of 66WINNER: BEST COCONUT BLENDcourtesyStarbucks Pink DrinkThere’s a reason this once-secret menu item went viral. The blend of strawberry, acai and coconut milk “tastes almost like a barista made it,” said a staffer.Buy it!$3 for 14 oz.,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST COCONUT BLEND
Starbucks Pink Drink
There’s a reason this once-secret menu item went viral. The blend of strawberry, acai and coconut milk “tastes almost like a barista made it,” said a staffer.
Buy it!$3 for 14 oz.,walmart.com
35of 66WINNER: BEST COFFEEcourtesyStōk Unsweet Espresso Blend Cold BrewDeeply flavored, the dark, ready-to-drink brew is “strong and smooth” but “without any bitterness or unpleasant aftertaste,” said a staffer.Buy it!$6 for 48 oz.,target.com
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WINNER: BEST COFFEE
Stōk Unsweet Espresso Blend Cold Brew
Deeply flavored, the dark, ready-to-drink brew is “strong and smooth” but “without any bitterness or unpleasant aftertaste,” said a staffer.
Buy it!$6 for 48 oz.,target.com
36of 66WINNER: BEST LEMONADECourtesyFever-Tree Sparkling Sicilian LemonadeMade from juice and oils extracted from fresh Sicilian lemons, it’s “the lemonade of my dreams,” a tester declared. Try it as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails or drink it on its own.Buy it!$5 for 4,fever-tree.com
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WINNER: BEST LEMONADE
Fever-Tree Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade
Made from juice and oils extracted from fresh Sicilian lemons, it’s “the lemonade of my dreams,” a tester declared. Try it as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails or drink it on its own.
Buy it!$5 for 4,fever-tree.com
37of 66WINNER: BEST JUICEcourtesyOcean Spray Immunity Cranberry Blueberry AcaiThe bright fruit flavors were a hit with testers, who said the refreshing combination hit the sweet spot.Buy it!$4 for 60 oz.,target.com
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WINNER: BEST JUICE
Ocean Spray Immunity Cranberry Blueberry Acai
The bright fruit flavors were a hit with testers, who said the refreshing combination hit the sweet spot.
Buy it!$4 for 60 oz.,target.com
38of 66WINNER: BEST SPARKLING WATERCourtesyTopo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint ExtractWith a bubbly burst of lime and mint, the drink is “like sipping on a sophisticated mojito” — minus the rum, of course.Buy it!$4.50 for 4,topochico.com
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WINNER: BEST SPARKLING WATER
Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract
With a bubbly burst of lime and mint, the drink is “like sipping on a sophisticated mojito” — minus the rum, of course.
Buy it!$4.50 for 4,topochico.com
39of 66WINNER: BEST TACO KITJennifer CauseyOld El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit"Fun to fill and even more fun to eat,” a tester said about the soft, sealed tortilla “cones,” which come in a dinner set with taco sauce and seasoning.Buy it!$3.25,amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST TACO KIT
Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets Kit
“Fun to fill and even more fun to eat,” a tester said about the soft, sealed tortilla “cones,” which come in a dinner set with taco sauce and seasoning.
Buy it!$3.25,amazon.com
40of 66WINNER: BEST MACARONI AND CHEESECourtesyCabot Guinness Macaroni & CheeseTesters gushed over the rich, “gourmet beer cheese” and “accordion like” pasta that “trapped” the sauce inside — making each bite supremely cheesey.Buy it!$28 for a 4-pack,cabotcreamery.com
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WINNER: BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE
Cabot Guinness Macaroni & Cheese
Testers gushed over the rich, “gourmet beer cheese” and “accordion like” pasta that “trapped” the sauce inside — making each bite supremely cheesey.
Buy it!$28 for a 4-pack,cabotcreamery.com
41of 66WINNER: BEST LONG PASTACourtesyBarilla al Bronzo BucatiniA thick spaghetti with a hollow center, it has a slightly rough, bumpy texture that allows more sauce to cling to the noodles. “It cooked up firm, chewy and al dente every time,” said a staffer.Buy it!$2 for 12 oz.,shoprite.com
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WINNER: BEST LONG PASTA
Barilla al Bronzo Bucatini
A thick spaghetti with a hollow center, it has a slightly rough, bumpy texture that allows more sauce to cling to the noodles. “It cooked up firm, chewy and al dente every time,” said a staffer.
Buy it!$2 for 12 oz.,shoprite.com
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WINNER: BEST PASTA SHAPE
Jennifer Causey, Courtesy
Buy it!$9,amazon.com
43of 66WINNER: BEST SOUPcourtesyZoup! Good, Really Good Spicy Chicken ‘Chilada SoupHearty chicken stewed with tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, onions, peppers and a touch of cream scored big points with testers.Buy it!$6,zoupbroth.com
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WINNER: BEST SOUP
Zoup! Good, Really Good Spicy Chicken ‘Chilada Soup
Hearty chicken stewed with tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, onions, peppers and a touch of cream scored big points with testers.
Buy it!$6,zoupbroth.com
44of 66WINNER: BEST BEANSCourtesyThe Good Bean Indian Coconut CurrySlow-simmered with coconut milk, ginger and garam masala, the chickpeas were “a busy weeknight savior,” said a staffer.Buy it!$8 for a 4-pack,amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST BEANS
The Good Bean Indian Coconut Curry
Slow-simmered with coconut milk, ginger and garam masala, the chickpeas were “a busy weeknight savior,” said a staffer.
Buy it!$8 for a 4-pack,amazon.com
45of 66WINNER: BEST BROWNIE MIXCourtesyBetty Crocker Reese’s Peanut Butter Premium Brownie Mix"The bake sale went nuts,” said a staffer, who complimented the “supremely fudgy” squares speckled with peanut butter chips.Buy it!$4,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST BROWNIE MIX
Betty Crocker Reese’s Peanut Butter Premium Brownie Mix
“The bake sale went nuts,” said a staffer, who complimented the “supremely fudgy” squares speckled with peanut butter chips.
46of 66WINNER: BEST TINNED SEAFOODCourtesyGenova Yellowfin Tuna in Calabrian Chili-Infused Olive OilThe delicate fish packed in spicy infused olive oil elevates sandwiches and salads. “I ate the whole can with a fork—it’s that good!“Buy it!$2.50,shoprite.com
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WINNER: BEST TINNED SEAFOOD
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Calabrian Chili-Infused Olive Oil
The delicate fish packed in spicy infused olive oil elevates sandwiches and salads. “I ate the whole can with a fork—it’s that good!”
Buy it!$2.50,shoprite.com
47of 66WINNER: BEST CHILIcourtesyWendy’s ChiliCooked with ground beef, pinto beans and tomatoes, it has all the nostalgic flavor of a fast-food order — but without the drive-through.Buy it!$4.50,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST CHILI
Wendy’s Chili
Cooked with ground beef, pinto beans and tomatoes, it has all the nostalgic flavor of a fast-food order — but without the drive-through.
48of 66WINNER: BEST POTATO CHIPSKettle BrandKettle Brand Air-Fried Sea Salt & VinegarWith a puckering punch of vinegar, they have all the crunchy, salty satisfaction of regular kettle-fried chips but with less fat.Buy it!$4,target.com
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WINNER: BEST POTATO CHIPS
Kettle Brand
Kettle Brand Air-Fried Sea Salt & Vinegar
With a puckering punch of vinegar, they have all the crunchy, salty satisfaction of regular kettle-fried chips but with less fat.
Buy it!$4,target.com
49of 66WINNER: BEST CRACKERSCourtesyCheez-It Extra Toasty Cheddar JackFans raved about the “extra crunchy” and “lightly charred” squares made with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.Buy it!$4,target.com
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WINNER: BEST CRACKERS
Cheez-It Extra Toasty Cheddar Jack
Fans raved about the “extra crunchy” and “lightly charred” squares made with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
50of 66WINNER: BEST PRETZELSCourtesyZapp’s Sinfully Seasoned Voodoo Pretzel StixThe “snappy” rods tossed in smoky Cajun seasoning earned a rare perfect rating from testers. “There’s magic in that bag!“Buy it!$9,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST PRETZELS
Zapp’s Sinfully Seasoned Voodoo Pretzel Stix
The “snappy” rods tossed in smoky Cajun seasoning earned a rare perfect rating from testers. “There’s magic in that bag!”
Buy it!$9,walmart.com
51of 66WINNER: BEST NUTSCourtesyBlue Diamond Chilé ‘n Lime AlmondsA blend of tart lime and a “light trace of heat” from arbol and pequin peppers made these roasted nuts a crowd favorite.Buy it!$28 for 45 oz.,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST NUTS
Blue Diamond Chilé ‘n Lime Almonds
A blend of tart lime and a “light trace of heat” from arbol and pequin peppers made these roasted nuts a crowd favorite.
Buy it!$28 for 45 oz.,walmart.com
52of 66WINNER: BEST COOKIEScourtesyNonni’s Limoncello Biscottini Bites"Consider me a biscotti convert,” one staffer said after eating the tart, twice-baked cookies drizzled with icing,Buy it!$4 for 4.8 oz,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST COOKIES
Nonni’s Limoncello Biscottini Bites
“Consider me a biscotti convert,” one staffer said after eating the tart, twice-baked cookies drizzled with icing,
Buy it!$4 for 4.8 oz,walmart.com
53of 66WINNER: BEST SWEET SNACKcourtesyMuddy Bites Chocolate Cone White ChocolateThey may be small, but the mini waffle cones filled with white chocolate scored big on flavor — and nostalgia!Buy it!$4 for 2.33 oz.,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST SWEET SNACK
Muddy Bites Chocolate Cone White Chocolate
They may be small, but the mini waffle cones filled with white chocolate scored big on flavor — and nostalgia!
Buy it!$4 for 2.33 oz.,walmart.com
54of 66WINNER: BEST SPICY SNACKJennifer Causey, CourtesyCheetos Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion"I almost ate the whole bag in one night,” a staffer said of the cheesy puffs amped up with garlic, ginger and citrus.Buy it!$4.50 for 8.5 oz.,walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST SPICY SNACK
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion
“I almost ate the whole bag in one night,” a staffer said of the cheesy puffs amped up with garlic, ginger and citrus.
Buy it!$4.50 for 8.5 oz.,walmart.com
55of 66WINNER: BEST CANDYCourtesyM&M’s Caramel Cold BrewSoft caramel is infused with a jolt of java, covered in a layer of chocolate and then coated in that familiar candy shell.Buy it!$5 for 9 oz.,target.com
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WINNER: BEST CANDY
M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew
Soft caramel is infused with a jolt of java, covered in a layer of chocolate and then coated in that familiar candy shell.
Buy it!$5 for 9 oz.,target.com
56of 66WINNER: BEST BARKcourtesyTate’s Bake Shop Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Cookie Bark"I hid the bag so my kids wouldn’t eat them all — and I’d do it again,” confessed a tester, who loved the shards of crispy chocolate-chip cookies cloaked in dark chocolate and sprinkled with flaky salt.Buy it!$6 for 5 oz.,amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST BARK
Tate’s Bake Shop Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Cookie Bark
“I hid the bag so my kids wouldn’t eat them all — and I’d do it again,” confessed a tester, who loved the shards of crispy chocolate-chip cookies cloaked in dark chocolate and sprinkled with flaky salt.
Buy it!$6 for 5 oz.,amazon.com
57of 66WINNER: BEST CHOCOLATE BARJennifer Causey, CourtesyFerrero Rocher Milk Chocolate Hazelnut BarLike the company’s classic gold-foil-wrapped-truffles, the bar is studded with chopped nuts and filled with layer of creamy chocolate.Buy it!$3 for 3.1 oz.,target.com
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WINNER: BEST CHOCOLATE BAR
Ferrero Rocher Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Bar
Like the company’s classic gold-foil-wrapped-truffles, the bar is studded with chopped nuts and filled with layer of creamy chocolate.
Buy it!$3 for 3.1 oz.,target.com
58of 66WINNER: BEST CREAM CHEESEcourtesyTillamook Jalapeño Honey Cream Cheese"It’s just calling to be slathered all over a bagel,” a tester said about the “sumptuous,” spicy-sweet spread.Buy it!$4 for 7 oz.,tillamook.com
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Tillamook Jalapeño Honey Cream Cheese
“It’s just calling to be slathered all over a bagel,” a tester said about the “sumptuous,” spicy-sweet spread.
Buy it!$4 for 7 oz.,tillamook.com
59of 66WINNER: BEST YOGURTJennifer CauseySiggi’s Ripe Cherry Rich and Creamy SkyrThe plump cherries in this thick and creamy Icelandic-style yogurt had one tester declare, “It’s a must-have for every fridge.“Buy it!$2,shoprite.com
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WINNER: BEST YOGURT
Siggi’s Ripe Cherry Rich and Creamy Skyr
The plump cherries in this thick and creamy Icelandic-style yogurt had one tester declare, “It’s a must-have for every fridge.”
Buy it!$2,shoprite.com
60of 66WINNER: BEST CHEESECourtesyOrganic Valley Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese SlicesWhether layered in a sandwich or melted on a burger, the aged slices got top scores for their buttery taste and texture.Buy it!$7 for 6 oz.,organicvalley.coop
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WINNER: BEST CHEESE
Organic Valley Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices
Whether layered in a sandwich or melted on a burger, the aged slices got top scores for their buttery taste and texture.
Buy it!$7 for 6 oz.,organicvalley.coop
61of 66WINNER: BEST BUTTERCourtesyKerrygold Chive & Onion ButterStudded with garlic, onions, chives and parsley, this blend has one staffer asking, “How can I ever go back to normal butter now?“Buy it!$5.50 for 5.3 oz.,kerrygoldusa.com
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WINNER: BEST BUTTER
Kerrygold Chive & Onion Butter
Studded with garlic, onions, chives and parsley, this blend has one staffer asking, “How can I ever go back to normal butter now?”
Buy it!$5.50 for 5.3 oz.,kerrygoldusa.com
62of 66WINNER: BEST ICE CREAMCourtesyBlue Bunny Cookies & Cream Soft ScoopablesIt got high marks for its “soft-serve-like texture” that made scooping easy — even right out of the freezer.Buy it!$5 for 46 oz.,bluebunny.com
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Blue Bunny Cookies & Cream Soft Scoopables
It got high marks for its “soft-serve-like texture” that made scooping easy — even right out of the freezer.
Buy it!$5 for 46 oz.,bluebunny.com
63of 66WINNER: BEST NOVELTY ICE CREAMcourtesyReese’s Peanut Butter SandwichA thick puck of peanut butter-flavored ice cream is mixed with more peanut butter and smashed between two chocolate cookies.Buy it!$4.50 for 4,hersheyland.com
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WINNER: BEST NOVELTY ICE CREAM
Reese’s Peanut Butter Sandwich
A thick puck of peanut butter-flavored ice cream is mixed with more peanut butter and smashed between two chocolate cookies.
Buy it!$4.50 for 4,hersheyland.com
64of 66WINNER: BEST FROZEN YOGURTJennifer CauseyNoosa Out of This Swirl Lemon Bar Frozen Yoghurt GelatoLusciously tart and packed with chunks of baked lemon bars and ribbons of icing, the combo led one tester to dub it “the official pint of summer.“Buy it!$7,instacart.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN YOGURT
Noosa Out of This Swirl Lemon Bar Frozen Yoghurt Gelato
Lusciously tart and packed with chunks of baked lemon bars and ribbons of icing, the combo led one tester to dub it “the official pint of summer.”
Buy it!$7,instacart.com
65of 66WINNER: BEST SORBETcourtesyTalenti Mini Alphonso Mango Sorbetto BarsMade with ripe mangoes sourced from India, it “has so much juicy, tropical deliciousness,” said a tester.Buy it!$5.50 for 6,talentigelato.com
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WINNER: BEST SORBET
Talenti Mini Alphonso Mango Sorbetto Bars
Made with ripe mangoes sourced from India, it “has so much juicy, tropical deliciousness,” said a tester.
Buy it!$5.50 for 6,talentigelato.com
66of 66WINNER: BEST CHEESECAKECourtesyJunior’s Strawberry Swirl CheesecakeThe famous N.Y.C. restaurant’s thaw-and-slice dessert “lives up to the hype,” said a staffer who praised the “smooth and tangy” filling sitting on a thin layer of sponge cake.Buy it!$13 for 6-inches,shoprite.com
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Junior’s Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
The famous N.Y.C. restaurant’s thaw-and-slice dessert “lives up to the hype,” said a staffer who praised the “smooth and tangy” filling sitting on a thin layer of sponge cake.
Buy it!$13 for 6-inches,shoprite.com
source: people.com
