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Product: Cheese Biscuit Duo

Description: A seasonal boxed product by Trader Joe’s featuring two types of mini biscuits, each in their separate packets. The finger-shaped biscuits are topped with toasted cheddar, and the round biscuits incorporate Gouda cheese.

Preparation summary: Ready to eat

High points: A good alternative to chips and pretzels, these dainty darlings capture the crumbly texture and subtle yeast flavor of homemade biscuits—and with the added bonus of the cheeses baked in. Keep them handy to fill in those empty spaces on your charcuterie board.

Low points: We had high hopes for the Gouda biscuits, which tasted salty rather than cheesy. The cheddar ones stole the show, as did the packaging, which looks a little fancier compared to the contents inside.

Average Retail Price: $3.99

Availability: Trader Joe’s