Discover Trader Joe’s Irish Gem: Limited-Time Offer at Just $2.99!

Potatoes and blue cheese form a divine pairing. Imagine a potato vodka martini garnished with blue cheese-stuffed olives or creamy mashed potatoes with a swirl of tangy blue cheese—both are culinary masterpieces. So, you can understand my excitement when I stumbled upon this delightful combo at Trader Joe’s.

Nothing delights me more than the crisp, salty snap of a potato chip combined with the unique taste of blue cheese. Trader Joe’s merges these two flavors in their Cashel Blue® Cheese Irish Potato Chips, now back in stock for a limited period. Available at $2.99 for a 5.5-ounce bag, which might seem small—it’s about half the size of a regular chip bag. But there’s a good reason for its size; once you start eating these savory, rich, crispy, and salty chips, stopping is nearly impossible.

What Makes Trader Joe’s Blue Cheese Potato Chips So Special

As a devout fan of Irish crisps, the robust thickness and ridges of these chips caught me by surprise, making them perfect for both casual snacking and sophisticated dipping. The substantial weight and texture of these chips are noteworthy—they are delightfully crisp yet sturdy enough to hold up to a dollop of crème fraîche and caviar should you choose to indulge.

The chips boast a generous coating of a buttery, funky, cheesy flavor sourced from Cashel Blue® (trademark noted!), a renowned cheese produced in Ireland’s County Tipperary for over 40 years. It’s a bold yet approachable semi-soft blue cheese, not as intense as classic Stilton but rather more rounded and creamy. Its taste elevates these chips to a level beyond your typical sour cream and onion variety, adding a layer of sophistication that is both unique and addictive.

Per Trader Joe’s official website, these chips are only available during the holiday season, so make sure to stock up soon! They’re excellent for jazzing up a cheese or charcuterie board, or taking your onion dip to new heights.

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