Hosting New Year’s Eve? 5 Best Grocery Deals From Trader Joe’s

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Santa hasn’t yet slipped down the chimney, but if you’re hosting New Year’s Eve this year, you’re already thinking about your guest list and menu. Fortunately, you can get almost everything you need to ring in 2025 at Trader Joe’s — without breaking your budget.

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Here are some of the best grocery deals from Trader Joe’s to pick up before your New Year’s Eve party.

Egg Nog and O’Nog

• Price: $2.99 or $3.49

Add rum (or don’t) to Trader Joe’s Egg Nog or O’Nog and serve in cinnamon-and-sugar-rimmed tumblers for a rich, delicious after-dinner treat. Unlike products at many stores, which charge more for gluten-free, vegan-friendly variations of classic grocery products, Trader Joe’s O’Nog, an oat-based version of eggnog, is $0.50 cheaper for the same size container.

Crispy Vegetable Pouches

• Price: $4.49

There’s no need to plan a sit-down meal for New Year’s Eve. Plates of filling and delicious appetizers, a charcuterie board, and some crunchy snacks will keep everyone going well past midnight. These crispy vegetable pouches from Trader Joe’s will please even the pickiest palates.

The pastry pouches are stuffed with vegetables like jicama, taro, cabbage, carrots and more, and are seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, ginger and more. Serve with a chili sauce, duck sauce or soy sauce for dipping.

Balsamic Glazed Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

• Price: $11.99 per pound

These balsamic glazed bone-in beef short ribs provide the perfect, filling protein for your buffet table. Plus, because they are already cooked, sous vide style, they take just minutes to heat up. Your guests will think you spent hours preparing these tender ribs in a balsamic garlic and onion glaze. No one needs to know you just sliced open the bag and heated them on a stove top, in the oven or in your slow cooker.

Roasted Hatch Chile and Jalapeño Cheese Dip

• Price: $4.99

Your guests will rave over Trader Joe’s roasted hatch chile and jalapeño cheese dip, available only for a limited time. Heat the dip and serve with a selection of fresh veggies from Trader Joe’s produce section, tortilla chips or crackers.

Elevated Cracker Assortment

• Price: $7.99

Whether you’re creating an eye-catching charcuterie board or looking for something to go with the dip listed above, grab a few boxes of this Trader Joe’s elevated cracker assortment. Featuring buttermilk crackers, plum and date toasts, and tasty lemon and black pepper crackers, these crispy snacks look as good as they taste.  

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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