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Some mornings, lunch sneaks up before you’ve even had breakfast. Between back-to-back meetings and an overflowing inbox, there’s barely time to grab something quick, let alone build a meal from scratch. When time’s tight, the quickest meal usually comes from behind the freezer door. Hillshire Farm, the classic deli meat brand behind your favorite ham and turkey, just expanded into frozen territory. The company’s new lineup of protein-packed croissants and ciabatta sandwiches delivers the same meaty flavor you’d expect from the deli aisle—only now, it’s ready in minutes. Want trending news, op-eds, and top stories straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Daily newsletter. Hillshire Farms Ups Its Game with Heat-and-Eat Sandwiches Tyson Foods, the parent company of Hillshire Farm, just announced two new frozen sandwich lines hitting stores nationwide this month. The Stuffed Croissants come in three varieties—Ham & Cheese, Buffalo-Style Chicken, and Philly-Style Cheesesteak—each offering between 9 and 15-grams of protein per sandwich. You get buttery, flaky pastry wrapped around premium deli meat and real cheese, ready to heat in the microwave or crisp up in the air fryer. For a more substantial bite, the Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches pack 20 to 25-grams of protein per serving and come in Chicken Pesto, Italiano, and Turkey & Bacon flavors. They’re fully cooked and built like handcrafted café sandwiches: thick-cut meats, melted cheese, and sauces like chipotle aioli or pesto layered on chewy ciabatta rolls. Each box contains two sandwiches, and prep time clocks in under seven minutes, depending on your appliance. It’s an evolution for Hillshire Farm, known for its refrigerated deli meats and snacking options. The new frozen lineup targets busy eaters who want a hot, satisfying meal that doesn’t require an oven—or a lunch break that lasts longer than five minutes. A Smarter Lunch Shortcut Hillshire’s new frozen lineup isn’t just about saving time—it’s about making it easier to eat good food on your schedule. Most guys don’t have the bandwidth to cook from scratch between meetings, workouts, and errands. These sandwiches are here to fit into your on-the-go lifestyle. They’re high in protein, easy to store in the freezer, and quick to reheat whether you’re at home or on the move. The croissants taste like an upgraded breakfast sandwiches—flaky, buttery, and just indulgent enough. The ciabattas are perfect for lunch or dinner. And because both options can go from frozen to golden in an air fryer, they feel fresher than the typical freezer-aisle fare. It’s nice having something in the freezer that actually feels like a real meal. You’re not settling—it just makes eating decent food during a packed week that much easier. When everything else is go-go-go, it’s one less thing you have to think about. Frozen foods aren’t just a fallback anymore. They’re becoming a reliable part of the weekly meal plan for anyone who wants good flavor with minimal effort. These sandwiches make it easier to eat well when time is tight—and that’s something any guy can appreciate.
