Country music legend and cultural icon Dolly Parton has expanded her partnership with Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG), unveiling a new line of single-serve frozen meals that deliver the heartwarming flavors of Southern cuisine. This latest venture builds on the successful rollout of her baking line with Duncan Hines and brings her signature comfort food to homes across America in a convenient heat-and-eat format.
Four Southern-Inspired Dishes to Choose From
Dolly Parton’s new frozen meal line features four classic Southern dishes designed to bring warmth and comfort to any table:
- Beef Pot Roast – Made with tender USDA Choice beef, this dish includes hearty cuts of carrots, celery, onions, and roasted red potatoes in a rich Southern-style gravy.
- Chicken & Dumplings – White meat chicken meets thick-cut carrots, celery, and fluffy dumplings, all in a creamy sauce infused with pepper and thyme.
- Country Fried Steak – A Southern favorite featuring a fried beef patty topped with black pepper and chive gravy, served alongside chunky mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans with smoky bacon.
- Shrimp & Grits – Creamy white cheddar grits paired with succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and a bold, spicy Southern-style sauce.
Each dish is priced at a suggested $4.49 and can be prepared in the microwave or oven for a quick, satisfying meal.
“I’ve always believed in the power of a warm, hearty meal, and now with these offerings I’m bringing a little taste of my own Southern favorites to you,” said Dolly Parton. “Whether you’re busy or just craving some quick comfort, I hope these dishes warm your heart as much as your belly!”
Expanding a Successful Partnership
This launch marks the next chapter in Parton’s collaboration with Conagra Brands, which began in 2022 with the introduction of her baking line under the Duncan Hines brand. Since then, the partnership has flourished through licensing agency IMG, with more products capturing the essence of Dolly’s Southern heritage.
Among the newest additions is Dolly Parton’s Biscuit Batter Peach Cobbler, a frozen dessert that offers her favorite sweet treat with a biscuit topping that bakes golden brown over caramelized peaches. The multi-serve cobbler is priced at $9.99.
“Our partnership with Dolly Parton has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Tim Nangle, VP & General Manager at Conagra Brands. “Her genuine love for home-cooked meals and deep connection with fans makes this expansion into frozen foods a natural next step. We’re proud to bring even more of Dolly’s warmth and flavor into homes across the country.”
The new meals and cobbler are now available at major grocery retailers across the United States. More information and the full product range can be found at bakingwithdolly.com.
About Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is one of the most celebrated and influential entertainers in history, with a career spanning over seven decades. She was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and continues to break records with her music and literary works. Her latest album, Rockstar, delivered the biggest debut sales week of her career and topped multiple Billboard charts.
With 26 #1 Billboard country hits, 49 Top 10 country albums, and 120 charting singles, she remains a force in music. She’s also a bestselling author, philanthropist, and cultural icon. Her Imagination Library has donated over 278 million books to children globally, and her cookbook Good Lookin’ Cookin’—co-written with her sister Rachel Parton George—became the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook of 2024.
Dolly holds 11 Grammy Awards, dozens of honors from the CMA, ACM, and AMA, and remains the only country artist named Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year. Her enduring popularity is reflected in her unmatched Q Scores and E-Score ratings, and her fan base remains the largest among all artists measured in YouGov’s database.
