Freschetta - By the Slice

I usually have two main gripes about microwave pizza:

1. Where is the cheese? Honestly, you would think there was a shortage the way so many companies skimp on the cheese.
2. What's up with the crust? If the crust is thick it's too doughy and chewy; if it's thin it's like eating a cracker.

So when Freschetta asked me to try their new Freschetta by the Slice I will honestly say I wasn't too eager. I shouldn't have been so skeptical.

The first thing you notice about Freschetta by the Slice is that it is actually a slice, cut from a whole pizza. The second thing you notice is that the cooking- though it is in the microwave- requires a bit more than just putting it in the microwave and setting the time.

You begin by placing the cooking tray near the edge of the turntable and cook for 60 seconds. Then you move the cooking tray to the center of the turntable and cook for another 90 seconds. Now whether it's the cooking tray or the cooking times, I can't say, but the crust was almost perfect. It was crisp on the bottom and soft on the top. Very impressive for a microwave pizza

Now lets talk about the cheese...

There is a lot of it. And it didn't have that funny processed cheese texture that so many microwave pizzas have. Nice.

I had the Spinach & Mushroom and found the toppings to be plentiful and large enough that you could actually tell what they were.

I think Freschetta by the Slice is a terrific single serve pizza option; one that won't leave you wishing you had eaten leftovers.

Freschetta by the Slice is also available in BBQ Recipe Chicken, Vegetable Medley and Six Cheese Medley.

Want to Try Freschetta by the Slice?

Simply leave a comment telling me which flavor you think sounds best. I will draw one winner, randomly, on Friday April 29. The winner will receive a coupon for a complimentary Freschetta by the Slice pizza and a 3 piece Freschetta storage set (6 piece version shown below). The storage set is awesome- the lids lock down securely and can be used in the refrigerator/ freezer, microwave and dishwasher.

Disclosure: Freschetta provided a coupon for a complimentary Freschetta by the Slice as well as the 6 piece storage set. All thoughts and images are my own.