If you want a premade hash brown patty, then Trader Joe's currently has you covered. In fact, they've got you covered if you want one that is made for you or for one you can make yourself.
The taste
How much you are going to enjoy these is first going to depend on how you prepare these. If you want the crispiest hashbrown patties, then pull out your air fryer. There is little to no greasiness with them and you can really make these crispy.
How much you are going to enjoy these is also going to depend on your desire for seasoning. Out of the oven or air fryer, you are probably going to want to season these with salt. While there is a decent amount of sodium already in these I kept finding that I needed a dash of salt on these.
But these can be crisped to perfection for a frozen pre-made hashbrown patty.
The taste is greasier out of the oven and a bit more gummy despite flipping them.
But overall, these are a solid choice in breakfast.
Pairing suggestions
The following items would pair well with hash browns:
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Cheese
- Corned Beef
- Sour cream
- Ketchup
- Hollandaise Sauce
The packaging
The packaging on this product is fairly minimal. However, if you are only heating these up one at a time, then you'll still need to repackage these in a plastic bag or some other container as there is no way to reseal this.
This is wrapped in plastic and with thin cardboard packaging holding these hashbrowns together.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Preheat your air fryer to 400F and cook 8-10 minutes or until done. No need to flip these.
Each package of 10 is $1.99
While the package does not state that these are vegan, no animal products appear in the list of ingredients. Always check the current package for any possible updates.
The air fryer yields the crispiest hashbrowns out of all the cooking methods.
Overall
Trader Joe's Hashbrowns are a solid product that is well portioned and larger than what you might get at a local fast-food restaurant. The price is right at $1.99 for 10 of them.
Of course, if you want more control over your hash browns then you'll want to reach for Trader Joe's Shredded Hashbowns instead.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I would buy Trader Joe's Hashbrowns again. This is usually a weekly purchase for me for my household. If you have 2 of these it's still a reasonable breakfast and you'll feel full until lunch rolls around.
These are tasty and go well with eggs and bacon. These are super convenient, they should reevaluate the packaging as you'll probably not make 10 in one sitting and thus needing a ziplock bag to keep the packaging fresh in the freezer.
The Visual rundown of this product
The box of Trader Joe's Hashbrowns:
The nutritional information, ingredients and how to prepare
What it looks like from the top:
After being cooked you get:
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Trader Joe's Hashbrowns
Product Name: Trader Joe's Hashbrowns
Product Description: Trader Joe's Hashbrowns are a perennial favorite in the frozen breakfast options.
Price: $1.99
Summary
Trader Joe's Hashbrowns are a long-standing favorite item that comes out well in the oven or air fryer.
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Taste
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Trader Joe's Hashbrowns are easy, convenient, ready in 20 minutes without much effort.
- Larger and a better value than getting them at your local fast food restaurant.
Cons
- Should come in a resealable package.
- You will probably want to season these.
YUP... I keep these in the freezer at all times... Your point on resealable packaging is correct and my only, slight complaint about this product..
Your “New American Eggs Benedict.” idea is great.. I think I will try that using a good TJ's salsa to top the eggs.. :o)
Let me know how it comes out!
Love hasbrowns in the airfryer. I do shredded hash browns in the waffle maker. Comes out really good!