Megan Hageman, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Megan Hageman

Mac & Cheese bites

The #1 Best Frozen Mac & Cheese Bites in 2024

See which options were the cheesiest and which strike a balance of crispy breading to tender noodles.

Toaster pastries

The #1 Best Toaster Pastry Brand in 2024

See which of the frosted, jelly-filled pastry rectangles takes you back to sweet childhood.

Clam chowder

The #1 Best Store-Bought Clam Chowder in 2024

The ultimate cold-weather comfort food gets put to the test in this taste-off.

Fast food onion rings

The #1 Best Fast-Food Onion Rings in 2024

What if you don't want fries with that—what if you want the best onion rings around? Here's where to go.

Panera Bread

The #1 Best Baked Good at Panera in 2024

From bagels to cookies to rolls, which Panera baked good is the yeast de résistance?

Trader Joe's dips

I Tried 8 Trader Joe's Dips & One Blew Me Away

Veggie-packed, health-conscious, indulgent, sweet—these dips do it all, but which is the tastiest?

Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards winners 2024

7 Award-Winning Trader Joe's Items—Ranked!

We put the winners of this year's TJ's Customer Choice Awards to the test to see which products would come out on top.

Pizookie at BJ's Restaurant

I Tried the Cookie Skillet at 5 Chains & One Is Perfect

If you like cookies and ice cream, you'll love this delicious mash-up, but which restaurant does it best?

Panda Express

The #1 Best Entrée at Panda Express in 2024

The popular Asian chain's top dishes go head-to-head in a taste test to discover which one is truly best.

Tortilla chips

The #1 Best-Tasting Tortilla Chips in 2024

Finally, the search for the best tortilla chip—for dipping or just crunching all by itself—is over.

I Tried Every Soup at Panera & One Can't Be Beat

I Tried Every Soup at Panera & One Can't Be Beat

Slurp your way through this taste test to see which of the chain's soups comes out on top.

Steakhouse mac and cheese

The #1 Best Steakhouse Mac & Cheese in 2024

Here's where to find the can't-beat-it combination of creamy, bold cheese and al dente pasta.

Trader Joe's

The #1 Best Trader Joe's Wine Under $15

From whites to red—and even a rosé—these bottles did the job, but only one came out on top.

Frozen shrimp taste test

The #1 Best Frozen Shrimp Brand in 2024

The freezer aisle is packed with crunchy breaded shrimp of all kinds, which brand tastes the best?

Costco exterior

6 Major Changes You’ll See At Costco In 2024

From numerous store openings to food court changes, the retailer will be busy in the new year.

people watching a game at a sports bar

9 Best Sports Bar Chains in America

Catch all the on-screen action at one of these popular spots for quality food, drinks, and camaraderie.

new grocery items

25 Best New Grocery Store Foods of 2023

From condiments and soda to cereal and ice cream, these were this year’s products to watch.

inside of h-e-b grocery store

10 Beloved Grocery Foods That Were Discontinued in 2023

Gone from the shelves but forever in our hearts.

Frozen fish sticks taste test

The #1 Best Frozen Fish Sticks in 2023

The freezer aisle offers a bounty of breaded fish products, but which crunchy stick tastes the best?

burritos

The #1 Best Frozen Breakfast Burrito in 2023

The freezer aisle is full of hearty burritos to start your day, but which brand tastes the best?

Pancake mixes taste test 2023

The #1 Best-Tasting Pancake Mix in 2023

Store shelves are stocked with all kinds of pancake mixes, but which brand tastes the best?

Microwave popcorn taste test

The #1 Best-Tasting Microwave Popcorn in 2023

Your options are endless when it comes to microwave popcorn these days, but which brand tastes the best?

Frozen pot pie taste test

The #1 Best Frozen Pot Pie in 2023

The classic comfort food is a freezer aisle staple, but which brand is the tastiest of all?

Broccoli cheese soup

9 Chains With the Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Sink your spoon into one of the season's creamiest bowls of comfort at one of these popular chains.

Texas Roadhouse vs. Chili's: margarita taste test

Texas Roadhouse vs. Chili's: Margarita Taste Test

The classic cocktail is a point of pride for two of America's biggest chains, but which one tastes the best?

I Tried 7 Frozen Mozzarella Sticks & One Was Pure Cheesy Bliss

The #1 Best Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in 2023

The freezer aisle is packed with these cheesy appetizers, but which brand tastes the best?

italian restaurant

The 12 Best Italian Chain Restaurants In America

Few cuisines are more popular stateside than Italian and these chains cater to your cravings like no others.

Texas Roadhouse vs. Outback Steakhouse: Burger Taste Test

Texas Roadhouse vs. Outback: Burger Taste Test

Steak is the main attraction at these popular beef-centric chains, but which serves the best burger?

Hooters vs. Twin Peaks: Chicken Wings Taste Test

Hooters vs. Twin Peaks: Chicken Wings Taste Test

Both popular sports bar chains are known for their wings, among other things.

The #1 Best Store-Brand Pasta Sauce

The pasta aisle is packed with sauces, including low-cost store brands, but which one tastes the best?

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