Trader Joe’s is the absolute best place to find budget-friendly frozen appetizers to feed a hungry crowd. And let’s be honest: how much easier is it to take a quick trip to the grocery store instead of making a bunch of homemade appetizers when you’re entertaining?
We fully support taking a shortcut by buying premade food from the frozen aisle – as long as it’s delicious. Here, we’re sharing our favorite Trader Joe’s frozen appetizers that we’ve tried and loved. For your next girls’ night in or family dinner party, pick up some of the following bite-size goodies from TJ’s, which can all be found in the freezer aisle. Check ’em out ahead!
Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe’s location.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Haley Lyndes
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Trader Joe's Spinach and Artichoke Dip
You might be skeptical, but this (frozen!) spinach and artichoke dip will totally win you over. The dip comes in a convenient package that allows you to dump the whole thing into a bowl at once, and it’s the perfect serving size for a few people to finish it off. You don’t run the risk of letting a half-eaten jar sit in your fridge for months. It gets warm and bubbly in mere minutes and tastes great with pita chips, crackers, or carrots.
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Trader Joe's Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
We’re not going to lie: we’ve definitely eaten Trader Joe’s Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks for dinner before. They make much more sense as an appetizer, so serve these crispy cheese sticks at your next game-day party or Italian dinner feast. Pro tip: they don’t come with a packet of marinara sauce, so warm up your favorite kind on the stovetop while they bake.
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Trader Joe's Pastry Bites With Feta Cheese and Caramelized Onions
The feta and caramelized onion bites are totally addicting, and they just look like they belong in a spread of appetizers.
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Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Tacos
How cute are these?! With corn tortillas filled with chicken, green chiles, jalapeños, and cilantro, Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos are flavorful enough to serve on their own. You can also dress them up with individual cups of guacamole or salsa to make them even more party ready.
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Trader Joe's Chicken Gyoza Potstickers
Trader Joe’s Chicken Gyoza Potstickers are our favorite store-bought potstickers. Sauté them for a crispier skin, or simply microwave them for an even quicker option. Everyone loves a good dumpling, so start any party off right with a platter (or two) of these.
