Trader Joe’s Just Brought Back the ‘Dream Chip’ Fans Buy 5 Bags at a Time

When it comes to seasonal holiday surprises lining the shelves, Trader Joe’s never disappoints! From sweet and savory options to the perfect white elephant gift ideas, the chain keeps us on our toes with excitement and anticipation whenever new specials come around.

This time last year, everyone was talking about one snack in particular, an intriguing new potato chip. These bags were flying off the shelves, with fans snagging multiples when they could. And now, this fan-favorite snack is finally back.

Trader Joe’s Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips Back on Shelves

Bags of Trader Joe’s Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips are officially back on shelves. The snack combines two quintessential Irish foods: hearty golden potatoes, and robust, full flavored cheese.

Cashel Blue is considered to be one of Ireland’s most popular cheeses. It has a creamy, slightly soft texture, and a flavor that is sweet, rich, and packed with the signature, robust tang of blue cheese. The edgy flavor of this cheese pairs like an absolute dream with a lively potato chip that has been prepared to absolute golden, crispy perfection. TJ’s shoppers immediately fell in love with the chip, saying that they’re worth buying five bags at a time.

The sentiment hasn’t changed in a year. When @tiladelphia recently posted about the returning snack on TikTok, fans flooded the comments, saying it’s the “dream chip” and that they are “buying five bags if they have them.”

There are several swoon-worthy things about Trader Joe’s Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips. Before tasting them, the vibrant golden hue of the chips made my eyes light up, and my mouth water. Then, upon tasting them, the satisfying, crispy, clean crunch of the chip, followed by the robust flavor of the Cashel Blue cheese completely lit up my taste buds.

If you love blue cheese, you’ll be a big fan of these chips. As mentioned above, people are loving the crunch and texture, calling them “savory” and “delicious.” One Reddit shopper said that “you have to really love blue cheese to enjoy these chips because they are very, very intense!” Another fan said, “the blue cheese flavor is funky (in the best way!) and delicious and doesn’t taste artificial.”

One common piece of feedback from people who have tried these chips was that the more they ate them, the more they liked them. At first, they seem strong, but then, as you continue to eat, they grow on you. Before some fans knew it, the whole bag was gone. Once you start snacking on Trader Joe’s Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips, it’s hard to stop. The returning 5.5-ounce bags are priced at $2.99, but will only be around for a limited time.

How To Enjoy Trader Joe’s Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips

Serve them with a dip. This is a top recommendation from Trader Joe’s shoppers. Many say to serve these chips game day-style, with Trader Joe’s Buffalo Chicken Dip, a nod to the classic pairing of Buffalo wings and blue cheese dressing.

Top them with a drizzle of balsamic or hot sauce and crumbled blue cheese. When in doubt, turn them into nachos. Some Trader Joe’s shoppers love to place these chips on a sheet pan, drizzle them with hot sauce, sprinkle some crumbled blue cheese on top, and then place them in the oven to heat up for a few minutes. They’d also make the perfect base for one of our favorite viral snacks of all time: Chippy Boys.

Add them to a sandwich or a burger. This tip comes straight to you from the always friendly Trader Joe’s crew member I checked out with when buying these chips. He said he’s had them on their own, but his favorite way to enjoy these potato chips is either alongside or crushed atop a juicy, tender burger. This Blue Cheese Burger recipe is the perfect starting point.

Use them to complete a charcuterie board. Others love to take a more elegant, charcuterie board approach, serving these chips alongside cured meats, such as prosciutto and salami, some grapes and sliced apples, a bit of honey for drizzling, and a bowl of Trader Joe’s Blue Cheese Pecan Dip.