Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits come in the refrigerated section and follow the familiar "pop-open" can format that's become a breakfast staple for many households. Priced at $2.99 for a pack of eight, these biscuits promise a quick, ready-to-bake option - no rolling pins or pastry cutters required.

If you're from the South, you already know that a true biscuit is almost a way of life: light, flaky, tender, and kissed with butter. Up here in the Northeast, though, we have to rely on canned versions to fill that gap. Unfortunately, while Trader Joe's biscuits are perfectly serviceable, they don't quite rise to the occasion like homemade or some other canned varieties.

Review

Let's start with the packaging experience - because, wow, this can did not want to be opened. Even using a spoon (the time-honored method), it took more effort than usual to get it to pop. When I finally did, my biscuits looked a little… off. "Trapezoid chic" might be the best description.

Now, that could've been fixed with some reshaping before baking, but I wanted to test these exactly as I would any other brand - just pop, place, and bake.

Once baked, the biscuits were golden and smelled inviting, but the texture told a different story. These weren't the fluffy, buttery layers of a Southern biscuit. Nor were they dense hockey pucks. They landed somewhere awkwardly in between - edible, but forgettable.

The ingredient list also gave me pause. I've never seen palm fruit oil in any biscuit recipe I've made from scratch, which might explain the strange texture and slightly oily mouthfeel. There was no discernible tang from the buttermilk either, which is what gives a great biscuit its character.

So while these are fine in a pinch - say, a last-minute breakfast or an emergency side for fried chicken - there are definitely better options on the market. If you already have a favorite canned biscuit brand, stick with it.

How to Serve

• Classic style: Split and spread with butter or jam.
• Breakfast sandwich: Add egg, cheese, and sausage for a quick grab-and-go meal.
• Shortcake base: Slice and top with strawberries and whipped cream.
• Savory version: Pair with Trader Joe's Meatless Sausage Patties or gravy for brunch.

FAQs about Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits

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Final Thoughts

Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits are… fine. They're edible, quick, and inexpensive - but they don't deliver the buttery flakiness you'd expect from a true buttermilk biscuit. If you're short on time, these will do in a pinch. But if you already have a canned biscuit brand you love, or the patience to make them from scratch, you can skip this one.