a microwavable food packaging system includes a tray formed from a base and a sidewall extending from the base which sidewall terminates in a free edge . the base and sidewall define an interior cavity . the free edge defines a tray opening . the base has a raised button extending into the cavity . a sleeve surrounds the tray . the sleeve includes a front panel having a display surface and is disposed adjacent to the tray opening and a rear panel disposed adjacent to the base . the sleeve adjacent to the base extends outwardly to form a leg upon which the sleeve and tray can be upstandingly placed . the tray is adapted to receive food pouches within the cavity . the raised button stabilizes the center of gravity of the food packaging system when the food packaging system is placed in an upstanding position on the leg . advantageously , at least one food pouch disposed in the cavity . the tray opening may be covered with the polymeric film that is sufficiently self - supporting to serve as a splatter guard by being placed over the tray opening when the tray is placed into a microwave for heating of food in the tray cavity .