Trader Joe’s Just Launched a New Snack and We Didn’t See This Flavor Coming

It’s inspired by a favorite comfort food.

Hot on the heels of the return of Trader Joe’s chips inspired by the tasty combination of horseradish and chives, the store has us hopping in the car to go on another snack run. This time, it’s for popcorn.

Beyond the OG butter and salt combo, popcorn can take on just about any flavor, including bacon, Cajun spice, or truffle. Trader Joe’s, known for super inventive flavors like Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Popcorn, just launched a new flavor we weren’t expecting.

Trader Joe’s French Onion Popcorn

Onions are already having a moment with the viral Onion Boil recipe, which pairs onions with Old Bay seasoning, as well as the comforting Tennessee Cheese and Onion Casserole. So it seems like a good time for Trader Joe’s new flavor to join this trend.

Trader Joe’s new French Onion Popcorn is “modeled after the cheesy, caramelized onion, and umami flavors of a fresh pot of French onion soup,” according to its website. It’s seasoned with garlic and onion powders and Parmesan cheese to “evoke the essence of a rich, flavorful broth in every bite.”

Color us intrigued by a crunchy snack with a French onion soup vibe. One commenter on TikTok said the French Onion Popcorn was a “must try” and that the bag “only lasted 2 minutes.”

Trader Joe’s is bound to be crowded throughout the holiday season, but we think it might be necessary to push our way through the crowds and grab a bag of French Onion Popcorn before ‘it is exhausted. This sounds like the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of real French onion soup.