Mountain House Brings Bold Flavors to the Backcountry with Two New Meals

April 6, 2026

Trail tested and protein packed, the leader in the freeze-dried food industry introduces Cajun Style Jambalaya and Breakfast Fried Rice

ALBANY, Ore. (April 6, 2026) /ENDUANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain House today added two new high-protein entrees to its line of freeze-dried offerings: Cajun Style Jambalaya and Breakfast Fried Rice. Packed with 32g of protein per pouch, these meals are cooked in small batches and freeze-dried on-site in Albany, Oregon, delivering consistent flavor backed by Mountain House’s 30-Year Taste Guarantee. Jambalaya delivers a kick of spice after a long day on the trail while the Breakfast Fried Rice is ideal for dawn patrol starts.

Developed by Mountain House Associate Food Scientist and Louisiana native Amy Nguyen, Jambalaya features light, fluffy long grain rice, smoky and savory andouille sausage and a vibrant Cajun spice blend built around the classic holy trinity of onions, bell peppers and celery. The new recipe brings the heat with a spicy kick when you need it most.

“My main goal for this recipe was for it to feel like home,” said Nguyen. “Jambalaya is the ultimate comfort dish; it’s about gathering together, whether at a tailgate or a remote basecamp.”

Originally developed for the U.S. military, Breakfast Fried Rice is now available to consumers for the first time. This lightweight breakfast is the perfect morning kick start, featuring ingredients like savory turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables, with hints of ginger and soy sauce.

“We wanted to capture the scrappy, satisfying tradition of throwing together what’s left from camp dinners, usually rice, with breakfast staples to create a delicious, convenient meal,” said Director of Research and Development Drew Huebsch. “Crafted from high-quality ingredients, our Breakfast Fried Rice is perfect for any situation where a quick, hearty meal is needed.”

The new entrees are available for $12.49 MSRP at outdoor specialty and major retailers nationwide as well as online at mountainhouse.com.

About Mountain House

Named after an Oregon restaurant on the slopes of the Cascades that once welcomed outdoorspeople with warm meals after full days of adventure, Mountain House is the freeze-dried meal category leader. Since 1969, the brand’s great taste, ease of use and reliability have helped backpackers, hikers, anglers and hunters stay out longer and go further by providing comfort under any condition. With a 57-year legacy of proudly serving wholesome, delicious meals to the U.S. Military, all Mountain House products are backed by a Taste Guarantee and a proven shelf life of 30 years. For more information and a complete list of products, visit www.mountainhouse.com.