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DIY Filet-O-Fish: 5 Frozen Fillets That Nail a Homemade Copycat
The article identifies five store-bought frozen fish fillets as strong performers for recreating McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish at home: 365 Beer Battered Pollock Fillets (Whole Foods), Meijer Frozen Breaded Fillets, Van de Kamp's Crispy Battered Fillets, Stouffer's Fish Filet with Mac and Cheese, and Gorton’s Fish Sandwich Breaded Fillets. It notes McD uses Alaska pollock, discusses each fillet’s texture and breading, and suggests options like doubling up fillets or adding a bun and tartar sauce to hit the sandwich vibe; selections are based on the author’s testing plus Reddit and Mashed reviews.
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Pillsbury’s Pumpkin Spice Rolls Return for Fall—Limited Time Only
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Culver's Cod Sandwich Outshines McDonald's Filet-O-Fish in Taste Test
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