Trader Joe’s started in the mid-1900s due to the company’s founder feeling that his interest market was too similar to 7-Eleven. Almost 70 years later the company is still around and thriving. To me, one of the biggest reasons is due to their iconic food selections. Trader Joe’s sells almost every food type you could want from butter to chips and everything in between, if you want it Trader Joe’s probably has it in stores. Some of their best-sellers are from their frozen food selection. In this section, you have a lot to choose from as well. One of their focal points is their hash browns and they are amazing. Let us know ‘Trader Joe’s Hash Browns’.
Growing up, the only hashbrown I knew was the McDonald’s hashbrown. Every Saturday morning, I used to ask my mom to take me to McDonald’s to get a hashbrown and a McGriddle. As I grew up, I veered away from McDonald’s but my love for hash browns has remained. Trader Joe’s hash browns give me that same feeling from back in my younger days.
Preparation
When preparing them you have two options. Either in the oven or on the stovetop.
In The Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange frozen patties on an ungreased pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn after around the halfway point if you want consistent browning on both sides. You will season to taste and serve.
On The Stovetop:
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry a single layer of frozen potatoes for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even heating. Drain on a paper towel or anything similar. Season to taste and serve. These hash browns due tend to come out greasy. So, a recommendation would be to pat them dry before serving them.
First Ideas
For starters, this is a quick and easy meal. They do not require much, and you can be done in a hurry for those who have a busy schedule such as me. A lot of cooking tasks are tedious and by the time you finish cooking, you do not have time to thoroughly enjoy the meal that you prepared. This is not the case when it comes to Trader Joe’s hash browns. This is the perfect meal to make when you are in a rush and need to pull out a quick little meal that is gratifying.
You can cook these and know that you are not swapping taste for convenience. Trader Joe’s hash browns are perfect for those who are on the move. If you cook them correctly, when you are finished with them, they come out golden brown. Another plus outside of time is their combability with other breakfast foods. You can count on them to pair well with other foods such as bacon, eggs, toast, and more. You will know when they are finished by the aroma that enters your nostrils. The smell quickly fills the kitchen, and you are eager to bite into them and see just how good that crunch is.
Taste
When you bite into them, the firm potato flavor smacks you right in the mouth. Unlike some other hash browns that may taste like the refrigerator or like the cold, the flavor is front and center when it comes to Trader Joe’s hash browns. The only negative I can think of when it comes to these hash browns is how tricky it can be to get them as firm as possible. However, they are still a wonderful option when it comes to preparing breakfast and I would pick them to start my day, time and time again.
Alternative Options
Trader Joe’s hash browns are also very flexible when it comes to what you can do with them. If you want to get a little fancy with it, there are a couple of meals you can make with these hash browns that will turn a breakfast great into an enjoyable nighttime dinner. Recipes like a cheesy hashbrown casserole will be something your family enjoys or just you by yourself. Casseroles are not the only alternative that someone can make with Trader Joe’s hash browns. They also could be the key ingredient to meals like soup, a quiche crust, or even potato latkes. With Trader Joe’s hash browns, there are a lot of ways to use them that will leave you full and satisfied.
Conclusion
Trader Joe’s Hash Browns are what every other frozen hashbrown tries to model itself to be. These hashbrowns (when cooked correctly), are wonderful golden flakes that will slowly dance on your tastebuds making you want more and more. They give the flexibility in utilization while also giving you the convenience of being quick to cook. Trader Joe’s hash browns are addictive so consume with caution or not. Either way, these are amazing and highly recommended.
