MEMPHIS, Tenn., & BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a successful launch in Walmart stores of Chef Jenn-branded gourmet foods, spanning made-from-scratch appetizers, entrees and sauces, two more yummy shortcuts to convenient cuisine are now available to shoppers. Seafood Mac & Cheese and Shrimp & Cheese Grits by Chef Jenn are new gourmet frozen food options in Walmart stores in 17 states.
“Walmart is thrilled to expand the Chef Jenn offering in our stores to provide our customers with even more delicious and convenient mealtime choices featuring their seafood favorites,” said Walmart’s senior seafood buyer, Catherine Johnson.
Chef Jenn got her start developing crave-worthy dishes using family recipes and fresh ingredients in her home kitchen in Memphis, Tenn., while catering elegant dinners and large celebrations. These tasty shortcuts serve as center-of-the-plate heroes or complementary stars to your own home-cooked dishes.
Chef Jenn is a certified Women Owned company featuring products prepared and packaged in the USA. You can feel confident that when you and your family are enjoying Chef Jenn seafood products that the seafood ingredients were supplied by responsible fishermen and fisheries. Go to www.chefjenn.com to learn more about seafood sustainability.
Now Available to Dish Up
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Seafood Mac & Cheese (20 oz.)
Looking for a fresh take on mac & cheese that is sure to be a mealtime success? Chef Jenn’s Seafood Mac & Cheese pushes this already decadent dish over the top with its inviting creamy and cheesy texture; generous portions of seafood, shrimp and lobster; and buttery panko topping.
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Shrimp & Cheese Grits (20 oz.)
Made with stone-ground grits, succulent shrimp, luscious cheeses and the perfect blend of seasonings, Chef Jenn’s Shrimp & Cheese Grits is an instant classic. This dish is just as delicious at brunch and lunch as it is at dinner.
“Having my dishes in Walmart stores for households across America to enjoy is a dream come true. I was ecstatic to originally be selected as a part of Walmart’s 2013 Open Call event for made in the USA products, and now am overjoyed to roll out additional Chef Jenn products in Walmart stores,” said Chef Jenn, also known as Chef Jennifer McCullough, who serves as founder/owner of the Chef Jenn brand.
Chef Jenn continued, “I think America will be surprised by the delicious twist on classics with my new gourmet seafood casseroles now available at Walmart. My son is one of my toughest food critics, and he quickly returned clean plates for both dishes!”
Secrets to Lifestyle That Works
McCullough, as Chef Jenn, is a lifestyle expert and highly regarded, formally trained chef, having won Food Network’s reality cooking competition “Cutthroat Kitchen” in 2014. Building on her experience and growing achievements as a single mom, full-time chef and business owner, she believes in sharing her first-hand knowledge for helping to create successful living and business environments that are enjoyable, memorable and efficient.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT:NYSE) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 260 million customers visit our nearly 11,600 stores under 65 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2015 revenue of $486 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
About Chef Jenn
Based in Memphis, Tenn., Chef Jenn is a certified Women Owned business providing yummy shortcuts in the kitchen spanning appetizers, entrees and sauces. Chef Jenn-branded products currently can be found in select Walmart and Kroger stores across the United States. Based on crave-worthy dishes developed in Chef Jenn’s home kitchen, then prepared and packaged in the USA, many Chef Jenn products contain seafood ingredients supplied by responsible fisherman and fisheries. Chef Jenn, a lifestyle expert and popular chef, is available for speaking and media engagements and special events. Go to www.chefjenn.com for more information or connect with Chef Jenn on Facebook and Twitter.
