IS Totino's Party Pizza a Party Starter or a Frozen Flop?

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  • @StevesRealReviews
    @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +3

    OK Someone tell us why didn't the cheese melt??? What did we do wrong??

    • @NicksHappyPlace
      @NicksHappyPlace Місяць тому +3

      Hello ! You two did nothing wrong. Totinos used to be amazing, but like a year ago, they've drastically changed their pizzas, and not for the better.
      First of all, you noticed the cheese, it doesn't melt, no matter how long you cook it and it has a strange texture when you eat it and secondly, the crust isn't as good as it used to be. It used to be more bubbly and was airy and flakey. You'd take a bite and little pieces would break off. Now, it's like you experienced. it's horrible. Lastly, the sauce isn't what it used to be.
      It's a shame because I've eaten and enjoyed that pizza my entire life and now, it's horrible. I reached out to them to complain about what I mentioned and I didn't get any personal reply, they just sent me coupons for some free pizzas 😂😂

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      @@NicksHappyPlace WOW what a shame, I'm picturing some big corporation bought it and decided to make changes to increase their profits! Thank you for the information.

    • @NicksHappyPlace
      @NicksHappyPlace Місяць тому +1

      @StevesRealReviews Yeah, it surely is a shame when you take such a great item and totally ruin it. I actually did a Google search and I've found a post on Reddit with people saying the same thing that we've noticed. I don't know what they were thinking with that cheese.
      Like you say, perhaps they sold the brand name to someone else because it's like everything had changed with it. I know General Mills was the owner of it.
      I'm surprised neither of you have tried Totinos before. It's too bad you didn't get to try it the way it should be.
      Keep up the great videos !!!

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      @@NicksHappyPlace I don't know why we never had any Totinos before? BUT Now I want to try their Pizza Pockets the next time we find them onsale. Growing up for cheap pizza we always had Tony's. Thank you again for the information.

    • @NicksHappyPlace
      @NicksHappyPlace Місяць тому

      @StevesRealReviews You're very welcome ! Pizza pockets used to be good, but it's been quite a while since I've had any. Tony's is a classic pizza, as well as Red Barron. Always love them. There used to be another pizza similar to Totinos, called Jenos. I've eaten many of those growing up 😁😁

  • @rachael943
    @rachael943 Місяць тому +13

    Everyone knows this pizza is only good at 1 am after a night of hitting that bowl with friends.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +4

      WHAT? Now you tell us!!! We had no idea!! I bet it would be better then, LOL - Thank you for your comment!

    • @TomSnyder-gx5ru
      @TomSnyder-gx5ru Місяць тому +2

      That's what I was thinking - this and some Jack in the Box tacos! 😵‍💫😳

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      @@TomSnyder-gx5ru We've never had Jack in the Box Tacos, But love a late night Taco Bell one!

  • @thomasreed-n9n
    @thomasreed-n9n Місяць тому +6

    I think you were too polite with your rating. 65-70 would have been plenty. I got a 300 jackery. Thanks for the tip.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      YES, we try to think of something good to say, but Leeann did give it a 70, it's not that good, you saw on our chart it's WAY down at the bottom! I Just checked and we have the Jackery 300 and the 500, they work great for what we need. There are so many brands to pick from now, but we are happy with the Jackery, we might get a larger one in the future. The 300 powered our Modem and router for over 6 hours with more power left the last time our power was down, then we got the 500 afterwards.

  • @troysheldon6245
    @troysheldon6245 Місяць тому +1

    I've had these alot. Turn the oven to 450, put the pizza in, when the oven gets to temp, they are cooked perfectly.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      We are going to try that method next time! We still have two left. How long do you leave it in the oven, Will the cheese melt at 450? We've have to try that soon! Thank you for your comment!

  • @horseplop9
    @horseplop9 Місяць тому +5

    These look good. I would try them

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      They are cheap and you get four in a box, maybe if you cook them better than we did it could be worth a try, otherwise,, pass.... Thank you for the comment!

  • @goodpure1154
    @goodpure1154 Місяць тому +1

    LAWVE IT! way to gooo! would like for you to review more pizza products!!! AHHH! my friend and I are watching from BARCELONA!

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      Barcelona - how cool! Thank you for watching and we go have '50' Pizza reviews on this UA-cam channel here including 40 frozen pizza's that we rank. I was told this one used to be great until 102 years when they changed the recipe. I'm sure to increase profits sadly. Thank you for your comment!

  • @theresawolski3255
    @theresawolski3255 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for this review. I"m always Leary about frozen pizza. I'll have to check out your older videos on the frozen pizzas. Just subscribed today. Keep up the great reviews.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      Whoa - Thank you for the sub! We have over 50 pizza videos and ranked about 40 frozen pizzas, there are many bad ones like this one here, BUT we have found some really good ones also, it you pause on our rankings chart you can see a few. We have found a few frozen pizzas that are even better than our local Dominos, What does that mean? I don't know, our Dominos is not the best but some people love them. If you have and frozen pizza suggestions just let us know and we will try to find them. Thank you for your comment!

  • @ScorpionHeatseeker
    @ScorpionHeatseeker Місяць тому +3

    I grew up on these so I keep one or two in the freezer. They always stick to the cookie sheet so I cook it on non stick foil. I would love to see a pizza roll review, but I understand you hesitation.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      Oh all of our cookie sheets are pretty old, this might be a sign that it's time to replace them. It's cool you caught that, LeeAnn spent a minute trying to get that piece unstuck, But I cut it out of the video, LOL. I think then the pizza rolls go on sale we will get some, do you have any cooking tips for those? Thank you for your comment!

  • @breezedarkstorm666
    @breezedarkstorm666 Місяць тому +5

    You overcooked it lol and the cheese still didnt melt. I have eaten them though lol

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      YES, I didn't take it out of the oven because the cheese wasn't melting, WHAT? WHY?????? Still ate it of course! Thank you for your comment!

  • @rmsvend
    @rmsvend Місяць тому +1

    I lived on these pizza's when I was a teen, they were round back then. I still occasionaly enjoy one after a night of having a few beers.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      I keep hearing from people that they USED to be so much better and they changed a few years ago. Any secrets on how to get the cheese to melt? That was very strange! Thank you for your comment!

  • @jesserankert3724
    @jesserankert3724 Місяць тому +2

    I have a guilty pleasure for The frozen pizza 🍕 isle. Thanks for these reviews 👍

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      I guess we do too, if you see out chart of over 30 frozen pizzas we've tried and score. What is your favorite or go-to Frozen pizza? Thank you for the comment!

  • @Sher1965
    @Sher1965 Місяць тому +1

    Have you tried Tony's Pizza? Walmart, Kroger, and Chiefs Supermarket carry them. They average $3.50 per pizza. My husband takes the pizza off the cardboard. Keep the cardboard. He gets a sheet of Aluminum Foil for each pizza. He places the pizza on the Aluminum Foil sheet and places it into the oven. Once each pizza is done in the oven. He places each pizza on their original cardboard to cut.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      TONY'S PIZZA??? We grew up on Tony's Pizza, remember when it was $1? I think it's the only one we ever had growing up, that and Chef Boyardee pizza kit. Oh here is our Tony's Pizza video:
      ua-cam.com/video/1f2pM9e1Mj4/v-deo.html
      Thank you for the comment!

  • @karladuncan4026
    @karladuncan4026 Місяць тому +1

    I've ate these for years as a kid and I still love them! Pepperoni is my favorite!😊 All are exceptionally good.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      I've heard from many people that these have changed from a few years ago, have you noticed that in the last two years? Does the cheese ever melt? I think if we ever had them growing up we would have that connection and like them more. Thank you for your comment!

  • @ChristopherAustin-vj9uu
    @ChristopherAustin-vj9uu Місяць тому +1

    I ate these a lot as a child so sometimes I find myself craving them 😂

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      We never had one until we made this video and I've been told by many people that they used to be really good, but changed a few years ago and they are not the same. Do you have any secrets to get the cheese to melt? Thank you for your comment!

  • @jaelzebel4302
    @jaelzebel4302 Місяць тому +1

    You two are freakin' awesome!

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +2

      No you comment is freaking awesome! Thank you for your comment!

  • @williamwilson2624
    @williamwilson2624 Місяць тому

    This review brings back memories! I ate a lot of these when I was a kid. Great review, as always!

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      WOW and this was the very first time we every tried them, DO you have any secrets to get the cheese to melt? Thank you for your comment!

    • @williamwilson2624
      @williamwilson2624 Місяць тому

      Unfortunately, there's no trick to get the cheese to melt.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      @@williamwilson2624 OMG WOW - so is it even cheese?? I've been told that about a year ago, they changed the pizza and now it's no were as good as it used to be sadly.

  • @kn-qz7by
    @kn-qz7by Місяць тому +1

    Best frozen pizza ever IMHO was Celantano’s square pizza sold in the NYC area. Kind of like square Detroit-style.

    • @kn-qz7by
      @kn-qz7by Місяць тому +1

      Maybe try frozen Motor City’s Detroit-Style pizza. Or just buy a Detroit-style pizza at Little Caesars, one of the only pizza chains that sell it. Having grown up in NYC of course I love that city’s famous triangle-shaped Neapolitan pizza but NYC Sicilian pizza and Detroit-style are now my favorites.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      Oh do you mean like this one: ua-cam.com/video/z525ZPCOERw/v-deo.html
      But we haven't tried the Little Caesar deep dish, we have 50 pizza videos on the channel and we do mention that we are not deep dish pizza fans, I will eat it, but it's too much bread for LeeAnn - Thank you for your comment!

    • @kn-qz7by
      @kn-qz7by Місяць тому

      @@StevesRealReviews Yes, that’s the one. Unfortunately it seems to be the only Detroit-style frozen pizza being sold.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      @@kn-qz7by Yes, we saw a few off brands ones in our search, BUT I always ask LeeAnn if she wants to try it and it's always a Nope - too much bread for her.

  • @seductressofwords
    @seductressofwords Місяць тому +1

    We call it cardboard pizza. It takes a lot to make it edible.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      YES, I knew if I said cardboard pizza in the video people would know what we meant. We would have to add, Better cheese, more sauce and pepperoni to make this a better pizza, Oh I forgot about the hard crust, Argghh. Why didn't the cheese melt is a mystery! Thank you for your comment!

  • @surf6009
    @surf6009 22 дні тому +1

    I just commented on the Tony's pepperoni as I was eating it. Then saw this video. I used to eat Totinos pizza in the 70s when I would cook it when the folks went out to dinner. It came in a box and was round. I won't eat one nowadays. As you said, the cheese doesn't melt, no taste. For a buck n a half more, get a Tony's!

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  21 день тому

      OMG you are right the Tony's pizza is so much better than this one. I keep hearing in the comments that these used to be pretty good. We had never had this one before and never will again, Scored at the bottom of our ranking chart! Thank you for the comment,

  • @Linda7647
    @Linda7647 Місяць тому +1

    My friends and I call these "crack pizzas" because, yes, they're addictive. I realize not everyone thinks so. But I love them and eat them to this day. Just had one over this past weekend. As for the cheese not melting, that's normal for these. But let's face it... they're cheap. You get what you pay for. And, for me, the addictive part of these pizzas is the crust. I personally add stuff to mine, like diced onion and/or bell pepper. You can always add extra cheese as well.
    As for the pizza rolls, don't bother. They explode and the filling falls out everywhere during baking. I don't know if you have Kroger stores where you live, but the Kroger brand pizza rolls are SUPERIOR to Totino's brand. They're delicious, they get nice and crunchy, and they don't explode.
    PS - the reason the crust on yours was so hard is because you overcooked it. Try cooking it a little less time. With these pizzas, there's almost a 'science' to baking it long enough, but not TOO long.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      We over cooked the pizza "trying" to get the cheese to melt, which it never did. I have been told that they used to be alot better than they are not sadly. We did just try the pizza rolls and hope to get that video out this week. Adding extra cheese is a good idea, of course we can't do that for our reviews or people will "yell" at us for doctoring the review LOL - Thank you for the comment!

    • @Linda7647
      @Linda7647 Місяць тому +1

      @StevesRealReviews Yeah, that cheese isn't gonna melt, even if you left it in the oven for an hour, lol. We still love them, though.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      @@Linda7647 Wow, we made another and then put in the microwave to 'melt' the cheese and nope still didn't melt!!

    • @Linda7647
      @Linda7647 Місяць тому +1

      @@StevesRealReviews And it never will 🤣
      You can put one of those pizzas into a blazing inferno and the only thing to survive will be the cheese.

  • @rickcrotts6673
    @rickcrotts6673 Місяць тому +1

    You know why I'm a fan of these?
    50 cents apiece

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      50c? I think these where $6.99 for a pack of four. I've been told in the comments they people remember they used to be 0.99c each And used to taste much better than they do now sadly - Thank you for your comment!

  • @spede1
    @spede1 Місяць тому +1

    I like this pizza but I don't cook it on a sheet and I add extra cheese

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      The instructions said to use a cooking sheet for a softer crust, LOL, This needs more cheese and cheese that melts would be nice. BUT when we film our reviews we can't doctor up the product to keep it real! We still have two left and we are going to try them again this week and their Pizza Rolls too - Thank you for your comment!

  • @Sandy-Texas-
    @Sandy-Texas- Місяць тому +2

    I like it when i make it with my stuff on it. If you over cooked it then it will get hard.. I love totino's.. Red Barron and tombstone are really good, but any frozen pizza, you should doctor it up with more cheese or spices.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      What's your secret to cook these? We still have two left and I want to try them again? Will the cheese melt at 450'? Thank you for subscribing and hope you saw we have reviewed over 30 different frozen pizzas including many Red Barron and Tombstone. I actually really like tombstone pepperoni! Oh these do need to be doctored up, but we NEVER do for the review video to make it a real review! Thank you for your comment!

  • @tinaw.4025
    @tinaw.4025 Місяць тому +2

    Well, party people, I'm sorry this pizza spoiled your party 😄 However, you may like the pizza rolls better. But fyi, if I was on death row and choosing my last meal, it would absolutely be Chef Boyardee's pizza box kit! That is my ALL-TIME favorite pizza on earth!!! To this day I will pick that over any pizza you can throw at me!! But everyone's tastes are different and to each his own. Thanks for the review 😊✌️🍕

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      OMG Tina, that is one I haven't had in 40yrs. BUT it could make for a good video. Too Bad you don't live in WA State and you could be in the video (if we make it). Do you think it could work on our Pizzazz Pizza cooker? Come to think if it, Me & Leeann have never made Chef Boyardee's pizza in all of our years together. It's more of a childhood memory for me! Oh wheels are turning in my head now! Thank you for your comment!

    • @tinaw.4025
      @tinaw.4025 Місяць тому +1

      @StevesRealReviews I wish I could be in that video but I live in Wisconsin so I'm not even close! But I'll be with you in spirit if you make a video of it! They used to include a packet of parmesan cheese but all it comes with now is the dough and sauce. You must add your own cheese and toppings. Do not use the pizzazz. We always made it on a rectangular cookie sheet in the oven but you could use a round pizza sheet as well. It's a childhood memory for me as well when my dad was still alive. Everytime I eat one, I think of him. You two have a nice weekend and God bless!! 😊✌️🍕

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      @@tinaw.4025 WHAT No packet of parmesan cheese? I remember that part very well. I just asked LeeAnn and she also had this growing up. The only pizzas we had growing up was Tonys and Chef Boyadees, I imagine both were pretty cheap 40 years ago. It's interesting and I know what you mean about relating certain foods to certain memories growing up.

  • @GrantBillingsly
    @GrantBillingsly Місяць тому +1

    Make your own, it's way better. And eazy 😊

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      OH, then do we have a treat for you! We are making our own very soon for PIZZA FRIDAY, hope you can subscribe if you haven't already - Thank you for your comment!

  • @dw8910
    @dw8910 Місяць тому +1

    Sheesh! If the cheese didn't melt, who the heck knows what they put in there to cut corners. The crust is too hard -- ugh! Glad you reviewed it for us; it's a full-stop NOPE for us. Plus, no flavor? Thanks as always for the review.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      I heard this used to be good 1-2 years ago, but then something happened, they changed, probably to increase their profit margins and now it's this hard crust and mystery cheese that won't melt version. I wish we could've tried this before they changed - Thank you for the comment.

  • @kn-qz7by
    @kn-qz7by Місяць тому +1

    As soon as I saw the crust I knew I wouldn’t buy this product. Needs a MUCH thicker crust and more toppings including sauce.They need to do better!

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      This crust was just horrible, we probably scored it too high looking back at it now. I've been told by multiple people that this used to be good, until 1-2 years ago something happened and they changed. AND cheese that doesn't melt is oddly suspicious to me. Is it really cheese? Thank you for your comment!

  • @EricEustace
    @EricEustace Місяць тому +1

    You cooked it too long, that's why the crust is hard. I usually cook mine on the rack.
    The combination pizza is the best out of them all.
    So weird your cheese didn't melt though 😐

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      We cooking it longer in hopes that the cheese would melt, but it never did, that was so strange!! BUT we have two left and we will try them again this week? Do you have any tips to get the cheese to melt, or maybe it doesn't? Thank you for your comment!

    • @EricEustace
      @EricEustace Місяць тому

      @StevesRealReviews yeah, I have no idea why the cheese doesn't melt on yours. As mentioned I usually cook mine straight on the rack (I believe that's mentioned in the directions?..maybe I'm thinking of another pizza lol). Anyway, just keep checking it toward the end so it doesn't burn 🙂.

  • @LannieLord
    @LannieLord Місяць тому +1

    YOU over cooked it. 14 minutes is fine. The crust on these is pretty tasty. The cheese is just blah. These would be great as Mexican pizzas ! Add cheddar , peppers , olives !

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      YES, we were TRYING to get the chesse to melt - LOL. Why didn't the cheese melt? I've heard from others that it just doesn't melt, Is it really cheese? Thank you for your comment!

  • @spaceghost27
    @spaceghost27 Місяць тому

    these were great when I was 8. when you try pizza rolls, don't expect alot better. they have nostalgia factor but not much flavor.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      OMG, I've heard from many people about how good these used to be, but over the last few years something changed, the cheese, the sauce, it's not the same. I imagine the 'recipe' changed to cheaper ingredients to increase profits? Yet decrease sales, not sure that adds up?? We did buy the pizza rolls, do you have any suggestions for cooking them or reviewing them? Thank you for the comment!

  • @debgersh5555
    @debgersh5555 Місяць тому +1

    The cheese they use is not good...cheese should melt as well as butter

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      We did know why the cheese wouldn't melt, is it REALLY Cheese? LOL, Strange for sure - Thank you for your comment!

  • @kevinhullinger8743
    @kevinhullinger8743 Місяць тому +2

    It’s not real cheese it’s artificial.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      I can't doubt that for a second and that would explain why it DOESN'T MELT!!!! We have over 50 pizza videos on this channel and have never ever seen that before!! Thank you for your comment!

    • @kevinhullinger8743
      @kevinhullinger8743 Місяць тому +1

      @ thanks for the review. Imitation mozzarella cheese: Contains water, vegetable oil, modified food starch, potato starch, gelatin, rennet casein, and artificial color

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      @@kevinhullinger8743 - I was also thinking sawdust and plastic!! LOL - Thank you for that information!

    • @kevinhullinger8743
      @kevinhullinger8743 Місяць тому

      @ 🤣

  • @Oklaoz
    @Oklaoz Місяць тому +1

    Dude, I'm sure you've heard this before, but you look like George Conway, the political guy.
    And, I bought some of these pizzas over the summer to try them out. I wasn't a fan.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому +1

      I get compared to people all of the time, but never George Conway before, I'll have to google that one - This was our 34th Frozen pizza video we've made on this channel and it ranks way down the list, hope you saw that in the video! Thank you for your comment!

  • @karenlouise4822
    @karenlouise4822 Місяць тому +1

    I admit I like cheap pizza.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      For cheap pizza, I do like Tony's or Tombstone onsale for sure! Thank you for your comment!

    • @LannieLord
      @LannieLord Місяць тому +1

      I do too ! Just not ELLIOS - it tastes like Wonder bread.

    • @StevesRealReviews
      @StevesRealReviews  Місяць тому

      @@LannieLord We've never had an ELLIO's pizza before so I just Googled it and don't see it here in the NW, If we ever see it, we are going to try now! Thank you.