October 23, 2021

Trader Joe's Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review

Trader Joe's Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review
It's sweet potato season, and I'm all in! Gimme all the sweet potatoes. This week, we're reviewing Trader Joe's Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans.


Trader Joe's Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review

You'll find these in the refrigerated section near the produce. A 20-ounce container costs $5.99. 


Trader Joe's Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review

The ingredients are simple here: sweet potatoes, pecans, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon...you know the drill. Thankfully, no marshmallows. This household is a no-marshmallows-on-sweet-potato-casserole household. This pecan streusel sweet potato casserole is the one I usually make for Thanksgiving, and it's oh so good! 


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Trader Joe's Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review

Cooking instructions are included for both the oven and microwave. I appreciate this because oven space is limited on Thanksgiving, which is typically when I'm making a sweet potato casserole. We used the microwave heating instructions.

Trader Joe's Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review

Trader Joe's Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review


He says (Mark): You had me at pecan. I'm nuts for these nuts, and this dish was an early start to Fall/seasonal dishes. While I prefer regular mashed potatoes with hearty, savory dishes, this offering from TJ's was excellent. Great consistency and spice level - topped off by just the right amount of pecan pieces. Winner-winner, sweet potato dinner. 
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars


She says (Bridget): AVERAGE. When people say they don't like sweet potatoes, this might be why. The sweet potatoes are fine but not particularly yummy. The mash is bland. While the pecans are toasted, which is excellent, they have a strange flavor. I think they could use a little salt for balance. As a matter of fact, I think the whole dish could use some salt. Darn it, I really wanted to love these. This is one Thanksgiving side you'll want to make (ahem...I suggest this one) rather than purchase at TJ's. 
Overall rating: 2.5 of 5 stars


Will I buy them again? Nope. (Sorry, Mark.)

Trader Joe's Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Review

Trader Joe's Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans: 

Well, well, well...we have ourselves a split decision. 


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