The $3 Trader Joe’s Snack So Good Fans Say They ‘Almost Ate the Whole Bag in One Day’

This is the time of year when cornbread really shines. The soft, buttery squares are the perfect accompaniment to spicy chili, hearty stews, and warm bowls of Southern-style pinto beans. Plus, when combined with sausage and savory veggies, it transforms into cornbread stuffing, a delicious Thanksgiving staple.

And if you can’t get enough of the sweet, salty, and rich taste, there’s a returning cornbread-flavored snack at Trader Joe’s that you won’t want to miss.

Trader Joe’s Cornbread Crisps Return 

Trader Joe’s Cornbread Crisps have returned to shelves and are already making waves on social media. The crisps start as a batch of traditional cornbread made from a wheat flour and yellow cornmeal base. They are then processed into crunchy bites. “Our supplier flattens and cuts into diamond shapes before roasting them to a golden brown crisp,” states the store’s product description.

On Instagram, food reviewer @munchwithdes shared a video featuring the snack and offered their initial thoughts on the find. “Definitely worth the hype,” the creator says after taking a bite. “This tastes like the crust of cornbread. It’s sweet. It’s a little salty. It’s amazing,” they continued.

The comment section quickly overflowed with more praise for the side dish-inspired snack. “Dip them in Trader Joe’s Buffalo Chicken Dip. [It’s a fire] combination,” said one person. “I almost ate the whole bag in one day,” wrote another.

Many users chimed in with pairing ideas such as whipped honey butter and pepper jelly topped cream cheese. Unsurprisingly, one particular comfort food was on everyone’s mind: chili.

“I bought two bags yesterday, and the chili is currently cooking on the stove,” said one fan. “I heard Wendy’s chili is good with them,” another stated.

My Honest Review of Trader Joe’s Cornbread Crisps 

My Trader Joe’s store has mountains of these crisps right inside the doors, but I never paid much attention to the bags. However, after seeing all the buzz online, it was the first thing I picked up when I got to TJ’s this weekend. One thing to know about these crisps is that they are not easy to open. If you think you’ll rip open the bag and dig in on the way home, think again. Ultimately, I had to use a pair of scissors.

But once I took the first bite, all was forgiven. Based on appearance, I expected Cornbread Crisps to be really crunchy. Instead, they were more similar to a cracker. The reviewers who compared them to cornbread crust were spot on. If you’re a fan of the golden edges of skillet cornbread, these are a must-try. I think these would be a fun holiday appetizer alongside a warm batch of jalapeño popper dip. Each 6-ounce bag of Trader Joe’s Cornbread Crisps is just $2.99, but if you plan on serving these up with chili, I would definitely recommend you snag two bags.