Thursday, February 6, 2025

Trader Joe's Mini Quiche Duo


Couldn't tell you how long Trader Joe's Mini Quiche Duo has been around. It's not the type of product we'd have pounced on immediately after hearing about it or seeing it in the freezer at TJ's. Full disclosure: I'm not a big fan of pork bacon or mushrooms. Like me, Sonia had a slight reaction to mushrooms in the past, but she's outgrown it and is now starting to become fond of the spore-bearing fungi.


Nevertheless, neither of these appetizers really wowed us. Predictably, Sonia gravitated towards the mushroom tarts while I just slightly favored the bacon ones—but definitely not because of the bacon—but rather because of the sweet onions. Still, both specimens would have benefited from more of the onions, Swiss cheese, and egg elements.

The part we liked the best was the bready, buttery, flaky crust that comes out so perfectly when heated in the air fryer. It's pretty standard for these Trader Joe's tart-style appetizers. There are numerous varieties, and they're all convenient and fun to try. 

I think our favorite might still be Trader Joe's Feta Cheese & Caramelized Onion Pastry Bites, which have been available at the store since 2011.

In short, we're cheese and egg people. Mushroom and bacon people, have at it. Let us know what you think.

$4.79 in the frozen section. Product of Canada. Probably would not buy again. Sonia and I will throw out six out of ten stars each for Trader Joe's Mini Quiche Duo.

Bottom line: 6 out of 10.

2 comments:

  1. If you have a Costco membership (and lots of freezer space), you might try their Mini Quiche Duo. The flavors are slightly different (bacon and swiss/spinach and some other kind of cheese), but they were packed with onions. They should have listed onions in the two flavor names.

    I made them in the air fryer as well, and the crust was easily the best part. I wanted more egg and cheese though.

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    1. We have neither a Costco membership nor lots of freezer space, but thanks for the recommendation for other readers. I would definitely try those if the opportunity presented itself.

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