Trader Joe’s 5 Best New Finds Under $5 This January

Crispy Potato and Poblano Pepper Tacos, $4.99

These have been a hit on social media and it’s easy to see why. For less than $1 per taco, this is a delicious steal. Each taco features a crispy corn tortilla filled with soft seasoned potatoes and bites of poblano pepper. This is an air fryer-friendly entrée, so whether you’re looking to shake up your meatless Mondays, or just love tacos, grabbing a few boxes is a no-brainer. Consider pairing these crispy tacos with fresh guacamole, salsa verde, queso—or all three, for a feast the whole family will love. 

Hot Honey Mustard Dressing, $3.99

When you need to spice up your meal plan, look no further than Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing. This versatile condiment can be used as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or as a zesty element to your green salad. It has a Dijon mustard base with added honey, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper for a sweet heat flavor that hits all the right notes. One Instagrammer shared that it was a fast favorite in their house. “I got this yesterday and my family is obsessed,” they wrote. While another gave this genius suggestion: “Slather this all over salmon. Thank me later.” 

Caesar Salad Dip, $3.69

This dip adds a unique spin to the classic salad. It features a sour cream and mayonnaise base for ultimate spreadability. Parmesan cheese and anchovy paste give Trader Joe’s Caesar Salad Dip its signature flavor while finely shredded Romaine lettuce adds texture and keeps the taste true-to-name. TJ’s suggests using it as a spread on sandwiches and crostini, while Redditors have dreamed up even more ways to use the refrigerated find. Fans have suggested making stuffed sourdough grilled cheese with the spread or swapping it for the mayo in chicken salad. If you’re a fan of the popular Caesar salad and french fries combo, dipping hot fries into this salad-inspired appetizer is a must.

Garlic Gondolas, $3.99

Garlic Gondolas are the appetizer-turned-meal that you didn’t know you needed. It’s essentially pizza dough that’s shaped and stone-baked, giving it a crispy exterior. The inside is filled with a creamy sauce made from garlic, butter, and grated cheese. You can enjoy them as they are, or turn the savory gondolas into a variety of meals by stuffing them with meat, marinara sauce, or your favorite sandwich filling. Trader Joe’s describes them as “a bit like a mix between pizza and garlic bread—like a slightly open-faced calzone.” At less than $4 a box, it’s the perfect product to keep on hand for easy meals or days when you need to use up leftover ingredients like chicken and sausage.

Strawberry Mini Hold The Cone, $3.99

Trader Joe’s Mini Hold The Cone Ice Cream Cones are a fan favorite and now they’re back again in a fruity flavor to kick off the new year. The inside of each cone is lined with chocolate before being filled with strawberry ice cream containing real strawberry purée. The top of each cone is then dipped in chocolate, for a satisfying and crunchy first bite. 

These cones make a delicious (and effortless) Valentine’s Day dessert, so you might want to stock up extra for you and your sweetie. Just be sure to read the box closely. Some shoppers were looking for last-minute peppermint-flavored cones and were surprised to find they had grabbed the newly stocked strawberry flavor. The two share similar packaging and are both pink so it’s an easy mistake to make.