Review: Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinner

Cheese enchiladas are usually delicious no matter how they are prepared or what restaurant they come from. Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinner is no exception; it is a cheese enchilada dinner consisting of two cheese enchiladas and chili sauce, Mexican style rice and refried beans, for a tiny price tag. The Patio brand has been around for several decades; the company prepares quality food for very little money. If you are tired of the same boring, old frozen dinner Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners might be just what you are looking for.

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinner: Flavor

I have personally loved the flavor of Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners since childhood. While in all honesty Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners are certainly not restaurant quality, they are the cheese enchilada equivalent of spaghetti-o's, tasty without all the frills!

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinner: Convenience

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners can be prepared in the microwave or conventional oven. If prepared in the microwave the dinner takes all of 5 minutes on high to cook, and a recommended 2 minutes to cool down before eating. If you prefer to cook them in the oven they will still be ready in less than 30 minutes.

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinner: Value

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners are an excellent value. Many times at my local supermarket I am able to find them for $1 each! One dollar for a full meal is a ridiculously good value, good new for shoppers on a budget.

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinner: Nutrition Facts

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners contain 390 calories and 13 grams of fat, 4 grams are saturated fat and 1 gram is Trans fat. This dish is high in salt containing 1500 mg of sodium which equals 63% of the recommended daily allowance for sodium. Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners are high in fiber with 10grams, and high in protein with 12 grams.

Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinner: Rating

I give Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners an 8. They are inexpensive, tasty dinners that are easy to prepare. Health wise they simply contain too much sodium and saturated fat to garner a higher rating. Since the price of Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners is so low and they are so convenient to prepare, they are a fabulous dish to have on hand for times when there is no time (or inclination) to cook. If you have never tried Patio Cheese Enchilada Dinners or if it has been a while since you've thought about them I recommend picking some up today!