The Trader Joe’s Fall Favorite Fans Buy 10 at a Time Is Finally Back

There’s a lot to love about Trader Joe’s. Not only does the store cater to a range of budgets and ensure its products are competitively priced, but the retailer also keeps its selection fresh with rotating seasonal items.

For the last few weeks, Trader Joe’s has been hard at work churning out new and exciting goodies to bridge the gap between summer and fall. The grocer is helping with back-to-school with its own version of Uncrustables, keeping us hydrated with refreshing coolers, and making dinner easy with its frozen meals.

Now, the chain is bringing back one of shoppers’ favorite seasonal dishes as well, and fans are already planning to stock up.

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese Is Back

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese has returned to the freezer aisle. The comforting meal features a velvety base made with butternut squash purée and a blend of Gouda, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Rather than traditional macaroni noodles, TJ’s opts for mezzi rigatoni, a short, hollow noodle with ridges. The noodles are coated with a rich sage, nutmeg, and thyme-infused cheese sauce, offering the coziest flavors of fall in every bite. 

Customers have loved Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese for years and were happy to find it back in stores. In a recent Instagram post from traderjoesobsessed, shoppers shared their excitement for its return and plans to buy these in bulk.

“This is one of my top 5 seasonal meals and I will stock up,” exclaimed a TJ’s fan. “When I see this, I get 6 of these for the week,” and “I’m buying 10,” gushed others. And many users simply stated, “my favorite!”

While the majority of commenters are thrilled, some expressed concern about changes in the recipe. “I swear they changed the recipe or something because it was SO GOOD before last year. Now the noodles shred apart, the cheese sauce is glumpy,” one noted.

And then there’s the middle ground of shoppers that are just not ready to switch seasons yet, “I love it but it’s kinda early in my opinion.”

If you’ve been waiting for the return of Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese all year, act fast because this limited-time fall staple won’t last long.