One Of Trader Joe's Best New Frozen Items Will Make You Say Goodbye To Hot Pockets

Hot Pockets remain a nostalgic favorite that we probably still get our kids for after-school snacks, but Trader Joe's uncured ham and Swiss cheese pockets put any Hot Pockets flavor to shame. In fact, we voted these delicious savory pastries as one of Trader Joe's best new frozen items, which is no small feat.

Featuring two decadent pastry shells made from flaky, buttery croissant dough, the uncured ham and Swiss cheese pockets are stuffed to the brim with high-quality uncured ham and gooey Swiss cheese. You can prepare them from frozen, using the microwave, oven, or air fryer, and they're ready in a matter of minutes. Customers rave about the taste and texture of them on Reddit, using words like "delicious" and "buttery good" to describe these decadent pockets. One user gave the ham and Swiss pockets a 10/10 review, and another said, "The pastry shell was so [buttery] and crumbly." A third Redditor agreed that "the pastry was definitely the star of the show." But customers across the board stated that these pockets were their new obsession. Many recommended trying a combination of a 45-second stint in the microwave followed by another four minutes in the air fryer to get the pastry flaky and crispy with a gooey, melted interior. If you're using the oven, one Redditor suggested lowering the oven temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit from the recommended 350 degrees and baking for 25 minutes to get the ideal flake on the crust, as well as a tender center.

Not only can you enjoy Trader Joe's Uncured Ham and Swiss Cheese pockets as a hearty breakfast or an easy lunch on the go, but they'll make a decadent snack and even a light dinner. Redditors had numerous suggestions for garnishes, sauces, and accompaniments to make the most of these pockets. For example, if you're looking for a spicy kick to cut through the richness of the cheese and ham, one Redditor tops the pockets with pickled jalapeños. Another puts a sweet and savory twist on the pocket by spreading TJ's guava jelly over it. To that effect, you can serve it Monte Cristo style with fig jam and a sprinkling of powdered sugar. For an upgraded breakfast treat, you can draw inspiration from a Croque Madame by topping the pocket with a fried egg.

If you're having it as a snack, there are many delicious Trader Joe's dips, spreads, and sauces to pair with the pockets. Some of our favorite Trader Joe's condiments include the Peri Peri sauce, chimichurri sauce, and the dill pickle mustard, all of which would contribute unique and complementary flavors. If you want to make these pockets into a light dinner, you can pick up a prepared salad or salad kit from Trader Joe's to serve alongside it for a well-rounded meal.