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For generations of campers, backpackers, mountain climbers, hunters, anglers, and preppers, Mountain House meals have been longtime go-to favorites. Launched in 1969 by the pioneering freeze-drying company OFD Foods LLC (originally Oregon Freeze Dry), the Mountain House brand sets a gold standard for flavor, shelf life, and ease of preparation. We’re continually looking to expand and adjust our selection based on the needs and wants of our customers.
Our customers love all our meals, but a few have earned extra praise! In this article, we’ve rounded up the 10 top-rated Mountain House pouches, based on real customer feedback and purchase data from across the U.S.
Of course, flavor is subjective. No two people have the same taste buds or palate. Your personal favorite Mountain House meal may not land on this list. That said, given the rankings based on the number of pouches sold, we reckon that a lot of you will find at least some of your most-liked eats here!
So, without further ado...
Top 10 Most Popular Mountain House Meals
1. Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bowl
Debuted in 2025 and already a top-seller, our Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bowl has won over a whole cadre of fans by satisfying what must be one of the commonest on-trail cravings out there. Pizza was certainly among the most frequently requested items among Mountain House devotees, and we sure worked hard refining our version: “a deconstructed pizza,” as our director of research & development puts it, one that combines the satisfying chew of a buttermilk-biscuit crust with a zesty, herby tomato sauce, stretchy mozzarella, and the spicy, salty hit of pepperoni for straight-out-of-the-oven-style goodness.
2. Breakfast Skillet
Our beloved Mountain House Breakfast Skillet is just as surefire a win on a crammed, busy morning at home as it is in the campsite at daybreak. This pouch delivers the most important meal of the day as a steamy, mouthwatering mix of scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, and veggies: just the stuff to keep you well-fueled and mighty happy!
3. Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bowl
Tex-Mex awesomeness awaits your gustatory pleasure in the span of a mere 15 minutes, courtesy of another top-choice entrée of ours: the legendary Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bowl. Packing a fabulous flavor punch, this in-demand meal blends seasoned ground beef, succulent black beans, long-grain rice, and the masa magic of corn tortillas in a rich red enchilada sauce boasting the perfect balance of smoky and spicy.
4. Granola With Milk & Blueberries
When you need a quick, light, and nutritious breakfast—on the trail or almost halfway out of the front door—reach for our Mountain House Granola With Milk & Blueberries. Simple, satisfying, and soulful, this pouch of powdered milk, wholesome oats, and real, energy-packed blueberries kicks the day off on just the right note.
5. Chicken & Mashed Potatoes
Given our Mountain House meals are prepared like normal by cooking in small batches before undergoing the freeze-drying process, it’s no surprise they give you a home-cooked hug of full flavor and heartwarming comfort. That certainly describes our much-loved Chicken & Mashed Potatoes pouch, with its chive-forward herb seasoning and all-around creamy perfection. This tasty meal has been on the Mountain House best list for years.
6. Biscuits & Gravy
Our freeze-dried rendition of a stone-cold classic of Southern cuisine, Mountain House Biscuits & Gravy, is a real crowd-pleaser at the campsite (and, let’s face it, anywhere else). Buttermilk biscuits and sausage patties teaming up in a luxurious bath of gravy? Yes, please!
7. Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken
It seems more than a few of you (and hey, we don’t blame you) want the gastronomic pleasures of a top-notch Italian restaurant delivered at camp or at trailside: hence the popularity of our Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken, which dresses chunks of genuine white-meat chicken and toothsome pasta in a luscious sauce of butter and Parmesan cheese.
8. Chicken & Dumplings
This is another high-ranking Mountain House take on a staple of Southern cookery. Our Chicken & Dumplings certainly hits the soul-satisfying mark with its chicken, veggies, and tender dumplings drenched in a delectable white gravy. This is an oldie, but it always remains a goodie.
9. Beef Lasagna
As its legions of admirers can attest, you don’t need to wait until after the camping or backpacking trip—or put in hours of kitchen work—to enjoy the cheesy, layered nourishment of lasagna. From the enriched wheat noodles and three-cheese blend to the mouthwatering meat sauce, Mountain House Beef Lasagna meal knocks it out of the park every time.
10. Scrambled Eggs With Uncured Bacon
For a lot of folks, breakfast doesn’t get much better than good old-fashioned bacon and eggs. And it’s yours to enjoy at the campsite or anywhere else in less than 10 minutes of just-add-water waiting thanks to our Scrambled Eggs With Uncured Bacon!
Honorable Mentions
Here are some other indisputable fan favorites among the Mountain House collection:
- Beef Stroganoff With Noodles: Chunks of beef come married with egg noodles and onions via a creamy mushroom sauce and spices in this standout entrée.
- Chili Mac With Beef: Rest assured, this spicy, hearty, and filling fusion of tender beef, macaroni noodles, and kidney beans in a tomato-based chili sauce—as good as it gets on a cold night—is another top-seller nationwide.
- Spaghetti With Beef Marinara: A classic among classics—and tasting all the better in the great outdoors!
- Creamy Macaroni & Cheese: And yet another entry in that classic-among-classics department, one that hits the spot for all ages.
Options for Dietary Needs
We make sure to deliver for our customers with special dietary needs. And from (the aforementioned) Mac & Cheese to Pad Thai and Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble, these meals don’t skimp in the deliciousness department! Explore our full Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Free collections.
Pro-Tips For Getting the Best Mountain House Flavors
Our Mountain House meals are famous for their fantastic flavor (like that alliteration?), and to make sure you’re maximizing it, consider these tips:
- Use the right water temperature: While you can prepare our meals with cold water—useful in emergency situations—you’ll get the optimal flavor (and the very quickest prep time) with hot water.
- Stir thoroughly: Mix from the corners in your pouch to ensure even consistency.
- Let it sit long enough: We know, you’re hungry—and the aroma’s driving you crazy. But remember that a short wait has a big taste payoff.
- Consider add-ins: Hack your way to more and varied flavors via hot sauce, shredded cheese, fresh herbs, and the like.
- Store properly: Keep unopened Mountain House pouches in a cool, dry place for maximum shelf life.
Find Your Favorite Mountain House Flavors
Here at Mountain House, we offer a load of different recipes to ensure we’ve got something for every palate and craving. These lightweight, just-add-hot-water meals—prepared with high-quality ingredients via small-batch cooking ahead of the freeze-drying process to ensure consistent quality and maximum nutrition—have been sought out and trusted by outdoorspeople and preppers for decades.
And with our absolutely unmatched shelf life, our freeze-dried meals stay fresh for 30 years or more! You can stockpile for future camping trips, no-cook weeknight feasts, and emergency food storage alike.
Dive into the Mountain House inventory and find a new favorite today!
