41 Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Products to Add to Your Holiday Menu

Your semi-homemade feast awaits

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Hot take: Trader Joe is the most dedicated grocery store boo you’ll ever have. Heck, he’s even willing to help you plan a unique Thanksgiving dinner this year, with minimal effort on your part. To prove that you can pull off a delicious, semi-homemade feast with his assistance, here are 41 of my favorite Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving products of all time that will zhuzh up your holiday menu—and on a budget to boot.

This list includes both new products that are on shelves for the first time in fall 2025, as well as items from past years that have made a triumphant return. My favorites include plenty of heat-and-eat starters, like pumpkin bisque and butternut squash mac and cheese, as well as foolproof mains and seasonal desserts (looking at you, pumpkin spice mini sheet cake).

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But First...Is Trader Joe’s Open on Thanksgiving?

No, your fave grocery store is closed on the holiday every year (love that for their famously friendly employees!), so be sure to get all your shopping done before November 27.

1. Herbed Dinner Rolls

These are a gussied-up version of TJ's standard dinner rolls, which are pillowy soft and destined for your holiday table. A flurry of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme take them from ordinary to celebratory in a flash. Simply warm them up at 400°F for three to five minutes to give them a homemade feel.

2. Coastal Cheddar Cheese with Truffle

No Christmas cocktail party is complete without a stacked charcuterie board, and this funky pick is a shoo-in. Hailing from Somerset, England, this cheese has a firm texture, creamy consistency and notable pieces of mushroom and black truffle dappled throughout.

3. Shaved Lamb Shoulder

Leave turkey and ham behind in favor of lamb this year. It's unexpected, not to mention downright sophisticated. Since it's shaved super thin, you can feature it in pasta dishes, salads, appetizer platters and flatbreads alike.

4. Brie Cheese-Flavored Spread

A few glugs of cream turns Wisconsin-made Brie into something totally new (and just as scrumptious). It delivers all the earthy, buttery notes you crave, minus the fussy rind. Serve it alongside fancy crackers, pretzels, crudités and a jar of honey for drizzling.

5. Vanilla Bean Whipped Sweet Potatoes

On the biggest cooking day of the year, a heat-and-eat holiday side is a lifesaver. Heavy cream makes them silky and rich, while brown sugar, nutmeg and vanilla bean paste impart plenty of dessert-inspired flair, minus the mini mallows.

6. Creamy Mac & Cheese

They weren't kidding—the mac is extremely creamy, and its flavor is more nuanced than the average alternative. The trio of Parm, cheddar and TJ's famous Unexpected Cheddar gives the dish a grassy edge that I adored when I tasted it. The pasta is perfectly bite-size and al dente. Serve it with bread or another carb to soak up all the excess sauce.

7. Gluten-Free Cranberry Raisin Toasts

Speaking of cheese boards, these U.K.-made crackers are snappy, chewy, herby and crunchy, thanks to dried fruit, pumpkin seeds and rosemary. The tangy base is made from rice, tapioca and potato flours, as well as egg whites and buttermilk, so your wheat-sensitive guests can eat as many as they want.

8. Cocoa Truffles with Maple Sugar

If you like TJ's iconic cocoa truffles, these are similar, but with a maple sugar added for bonus warmth and crispy intrigue. Their macaroon-like shape and cocoa-dusted exterior make them feel rustic and homemade. The outside tames the sweet interior with powdery bitterness, while the inside has the ideal salt ratio for balance.

Drinks

9. Pumpkin Spice Coffee

Brazil Cerrado Arabica beans are brought to life by pumpkin spice oil, orange peel, vanilla beans and spices. Serve it with a fall dessert (or help yourself to a cup before you start cooking to keep your energy up).

10. Apple Cider

Few things scream autumn like a warm mug of apple cider, and this one's only ingredient is fresh-pressed apple juice. Spruce it up on the stovetop with spices like cinnamon, allspice and cloves, then add a glug of whiskey or spiced rum to your mug to turn it into a fall cocktail.

Appetizers

11. Garlic & Asiago Cheese Dip

"I'll pass on the cheese dip," said no dinner guest ever. Slather it on pieces of baguette, dunk into it with fresh crudités or scoop it up with tortilla or pita chips. This garlicky, nutty delight also pairs seamlessly with sauv blanc...just sayin'.

12. Almond Chipotle Dip

Almond butter meets a flurry of smoky, spicy seasonings (chipotle pepper! smoked paprika! garlic!) to create a vegan appetizer that none of your Thanksgiving guests will see coming. It's a tasty match for pita chips, pretzels and French fries alike.

13. Crunchy Chili Onion Hummus

This lip-smackingly savory hummus is one of my favorite Trader Joe's Thanksgiving products of the year. It's earthy, spicy, just fancy enough and feeds a crowd without asking anything of the host. Save the leftovers (if there are any, that is) for falafel, sandwiches and burgers.

14. Raclette Sliced Cheese

A cheese board is expected, but not this Insta-famous appetizer. Melt the raclette in a frying pan to scrape onto apples, potatoes, bread or cornichons, as they do in France and at your favorite outdoor holiday market.

15. Pumpkin Bisque

Just *looking* at this soup makes me cozy. And it has a secret ingredient that makes it nutty, decadent and unexpectedly creamy: tahini. (If butternut squash is more your style, opt for TJ's pumpkin-butternut squash bisque instead.)

16. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese Bites

Each bite brings you closer to squash heaven. I'm talking tender roasted butternut and elbow macaroni coated in a luscious béchamel sauce, spiked with cheddar and gouda cheeses. Go ahead, buy two (or three) bags—they won't last long.

17. Cranberry Chèvre Goat Cheese

Tart, tangy and decidedly decadent, this creamy goat cheese can easily play the leading role on your annual cheese plate. Pair it with herbed crackers, fig jam and olives (and add it your list for Christmas dinner).

18. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Baking Mix

Your gluten-free relatives will be overjoyed to see a loaf of pumpkin bread they can actually eat on the table. All the mix needs is egg, oil, water and a quick stir before going in the oven. In the words of Ina Garten, how easy is that?

19. Mini Spicy Pumpkin Samosas

Thanks to their two-bite size, you can totally swap these in for canned biscuits or dinner rolls, or serve them as an app before the big feast. The Indian-inspired pastries are stuffed with spiced pumpkin filling and paneer cheese. Just try not to let them ruin your appetite before the turkey hits the table.

20. Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps

No fancy appetizer spread is complete without an herby, crunchy cracker. Pumpkin in the dough gives the crackers a dense texture and a touch of sweetness, while cranberries cut through with their natural tartness.

Mains & Sides

21. Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy

If there are wheat-allergic guests at your table, you can't use all-purpose flour to make a gravy from turkey drippings. Luckily, this Trader Joe's Thanksgiving product saves the day with cornstarch and a flurry of seasonal herbs. Crisis averted.

22. Dinner Rolls

Dinner rolls may not be as exciting as fancy quick breads or homemade biscuits, but they're just right for dipping in gravy and mashed potatoes nonetheless. Top them with butter before baking for a from-scratch appearance.

23. Butter with Brown Sugar & Maple Syrup

Speaking of, this sweet-and-salty masterpiece would taste divine on dinner rolls, as well as cornbread, chicken, roasted vegetables, potatoes and salmon. I'd save some to slather on pancakes, toast or waffles on Black Friday morning, if I were you.

24. Root Vegetable Fries

Sweet potatoes, carrots, beets and parsnips are likely suspects when it comes to Thanksgiving—but in fry form? Be still my spud-loving heart. Serve them as a side with a drizzle of tzatziki and sriracha (OK, or ketchup).

25. Apple Blossoms

At first glance, these single-serve pastries bursting with Northern Spy apple filling and cinnamon crumble may seem like dessert. But I'd argue that they're fair game at dinner too, especially if you're serving pork or herb-heavy poultry. Thank me later.

26. Harvest Apple Salad Kit

It never hurts to have something green on the table alongside the mac and cheese and mashed potatoes, right? This handy kit boasts a leafy spring mix, cheddar cheese, apple cinnamon chips, pecans and apple vinaigrette, so it's simple and seasonal.

27. Cornbread Stuffing

You can't go wrong with this crowd-pleasing classic, especially since all you have to do to prepare the stuffing is pop it in the oven and wait for it to warm through. The bright, sweet-tart notes of the apples and cranberries will add some color and nuance to the expected side.

28. Four-Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

Skip the mushy mash in favor of heat-and-eat scalloped potatoes, swimming in a rich cream sauce teeming with garlic, leeks and four flavorful cheeses. Even picky eaters won't be able to turn it down (that means you, kids' table).

29. Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli

Your guests are going to go gaga for this pasta side. The filling is a seasonal medley of sweet pumpkin, honey, brown sugar and molasses, plus ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. In case you need more convincing, think how pretty these orange pillows will look on your holiday plate.

30. Holiday Vegetable Hash

Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, onions, celery and herbs await. Transform the veggies into soup or stuffing, or simply roast them to accompany the main course. Either way, it'll save you time at the cutting board, and that's a win all around.

31. Spatchcocked Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Only cooking for a few people? There's no need to roast an entire turkey. Opt for this citrusy, ready-to-cook chicken instead that's marinated in extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon and herbs. You'll be happy you cut back, trust.

Desserts

32. Teeny Tiny Apple Pies

When it comes to holiday desserts, I'm all in favor of sizing down. Mini treats mean no fighting with your sister over the last slice of anything, and getting to have pecan and apple and pumpkin pies. Oh, and these are undeniably adorable.

33. Triple Ginger Snaps

This confection is prepared with not one, not two, but three types of ginger: fresh, crystallized and ground. Sweet, spicy and just right for a chilly evening, this Trader Joe's Thanksgiving product would taste even more divine with vanilla ice cream, cookie butter or milk.

34. Apple Cinnamon Buns

Crafted by hand in Denmark, these buns are made by twisting dough filled with cinnamon-apple compote into a knot, topping it with streusel and baking it until flaky and golden brown. Let your guests gobble them down for dessert (or offer them for breakfast to whatever stragglers spend the night).

35. Nantucket-Style Cranberry Pie

It's sort of like a cross between pie, upside-down cake and cobbler. Cranberries and walnuts make for a tart, nutty base, which pairs gloriously with vanilla ice cream—but you already knew that. (Fresh whipped cream works, too.)

36. Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants

What a way to end a fall feast. The all-butter croissant dough is drool-worthy as it stands, but it's straight-up revelatory when stuffed with cream cheese- and pumpkin-spiked pastry cream. Toast them before serving for maximum coziness.

37. Pumpkin Cheesecake

Why add dessert to your already long list of Thanksgiving chores? Treat yourself to one of these rich, silky, ready-made confections instead and call it a day. Tangy, rich and festive, it'll be doubly as tasty with a hearty drizzle of caramel sauce on top.

38. Maple Poffertjes

PSA: You need this treat from the Netherlands in your life ASAP. The sweet yeast batter rounds (which are infused with maple syrup) taste like tiny, fluffy pancakes. Consider them the perfect no-fuss Thanksgiving breakfast to nosh on as you catch the parade on TV. (They also make for a great after-dinner treat, since they're so snackable.)

39. Pumpkin Ice Cream

Believe it or not, this pint is nearly 20 percent pure pumpkin purée. I'll take a heaping scoop atop a warm slice of sweet potato pie (made with store-bought pie crust, obvi) for an easy dessert, please and thank you.

40. Salted Maple Ice Cream

Vanilla who? This is the most heavenly pairing for a slice of pecan pie. Crafted with real maple syrup and a dash of sea salt, this Trader Joe's ice cream deserves to be topped with warm dulce de leche and a handful of granola.

41. Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake

It's ridiculously tender, generously frosted and decidedly adorable—what's not to like about this treat? The tangy cream cheese topping is a delicious pairing for spongy, warm-spiced cake. Wash it down with apple cider and thank me later.


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