If you’ll be hosting friends or family this March, head to Trader Joe’s to stock up on high-quality frozen appetizers — go-tos for easy, affordable entertaining. The grocery chain has an almost overwhelming number of options, so to help you narrow them down, check out the winners of its 17th Annual Customer Choice Awards, a nationwide vote highlighting the items fans across the U.S. love most. These appetizers earned top marks for flavor, value and crowd-pleasing convenience.
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Here are the best appetizers you can find at Trader Joe’s, as chosen by its shoppers.
1. Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Price: $3.79
Spinach and artichoke dip is always a crowd pleaser, and Trader Joe’s version doesn’t disappoint. Serve the warm, creamy dip with tortilla chips for a casual gathering or with a freshly sliced baguette for a more upscale event.
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2. Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Crispy Wontons
- Price: $4.99
For an appetizer that brings the heat, pick up a box of the Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Crispy Wontons. A mix between a rangoon and a jalapeño popper, this popular appetizer is creamy, cheesy, crispy and spicy, all at the same time.
3. Vegetable Bird’s Nests
- Price: $4.49
Trader Joe’s first introduced Vegetable Bird’s Nests in 2003, and they’ve been a hit ever since. The winning appetizer combines julienned onions and carrots with chopped kale, woven together and then fried in tempura batter. Serve with soy sauce or sweet chili sauce for extra flavor.
4. Parmesan Pastry Pups
- Price: $4.99
Trader Joe’s put its own spin on the classic pigs-in-a-blanket appetizer by adding the element of Parmesan cheese. The store introduced Parmesan Pastry Pups over 20 years ago, and shoppers still can’t get enough.
5. Greek Spanakopita
- Price: $4.99
Your guests are sure to love this Greek Spanakopita appetizer, made with a perfectly flaky filo dough and filled with feta, mizithra cheese, spinach, onion and leek. It’s even precut for extra easy serving.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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