Trader Joe's New Butter Is So Good, Fans Are 'Grabbing It in a Heartbeat'

We love Trader Joe’s pantry staples but there’s no denying the retailer has a knack for specialty items. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing cheese to accompany a charcuterie board or a delicious holiday dessert to put on the table after dinner, TJ's always has us covered.

And now, shoppers recently spotted another Trader Joe’s goodie, which might become our new favorite shortcut for adding bold flavors to all our cooking.

Trader Joe’s Butter with Parmesan, Garlic, & Herb

Trader Joe’s Butter with Parmesan, Garlic, & Herb is made with cheese lovers in mind. According to the Trader Joe’s website, each four-ounce butter roll is about 25 percent Parmesan by weight. This small-batch product has a straightforward ingredient list, including shallots, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice, making it the perfect addition to any savory meal.

Trader Joe’s suggests using the butter for roasted garlic bread, on top of scrambled eggs, or as part of a gourmet grilled cheese.  And Redditors are already dreaming up their own ways to use the new find, too. “This butter is so good! I’m a big fan of pasta with butter and Parmesan cheese, it’s my comfort meal. I had this butter with my pasta and some wilted spinach, it was wonderful,” shared one fan. “It’s so good. They don’t skimp on the Parmesan, I loved tossing some in with some roasted potatoes,” added another.

One commenter who tried the butter found certain ingredients overpowering. “Anyone found theirs very peppery? Like cracked pepper flakes in every bite? I wanted to like it more but the pepper overtook the flavor for me,” they said. However, another fan replied with a smart idea to diffuse the strong pepper taste. “If you're doing a turkey for Christmas, save this and use it for your butter-basting steps. It's basically pre-made compound butter and the pepper won't be nearly as noticeable when it's used in a cooked manner like that,” they wrote.

How to Use Trader Joe’s Butter with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb

Here are more ways to make the most of your TJ’s butter:

• Create a rich pasta dish: Add the herb butter to your favorite weeknight pasta recipes. You can replace regular butter 1:1 for a more robust flavor or use only a portion for a subtle taste. While it can be incorporated into dishes with red pasta sauce and Alfredo sauce, you can also use it in simple buttered noodles for an effortless herb-filled dish.

• Add flavor to vegetables: Try adding a couple of tablespoons to roasted vegetables. Simply add a few small slices on top of the veggies right before serving. This allows the butter to melt into the dish while retaining its punchy flavor.

• Transform biscuits and savory scones: Biscuits and scones rely heavily on butter. To add a cheesy twist, swap out regular butter for this delicious counterpart. Alternatively, you can melt a bit of compound butter and brush it on top of your savory baked goods right before serving.

• Upgrade popcorn night: Pour melted Parmesan butter on your popcorn for an extra tasty movie night snack. It will also pair well with many of our flavored popcorn recipes without adding extra steps.

The next time you swing by Trader Joe’s, be sure to snag a roll of Parmesan, Garlic & Herb butter for an easy way to elevate your favorite buttery dishes.

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