Fancy Cheese Crunchies

"While it would be safe to say that cheese crunchies have earned a kind of iconic status among snacks, it might be a stretch to call them fancy, per se. Unless, of course, you’re talking about Trader Joe’s Fancy Cheese Crunchies. Made for us by an expert snack supplier, each of these Crunchies starts with a base of heirloom corn, which is baked (not fried, mind you) and flavored with a mix of Cheddar and Parmesan cheese, as well as a bit of earthy, umami-rich, black truffle salt. The result is a snack that has a certain air of sophistication to it, but still stays true to its fun, familiar origins. With their lush, truffle-forward aromas and one-two punch of umami and Parmesan flavor, our Fancy Cheese Crunchies are a natural fit for dinner parties and cocktail hours that straddle the line of swanky and spontaneous. But we also find that they’re a great option for simple, anyime snacking, especially when having folks over for a movie or game night. And if you’re looking for something to make your work or school lunches a little more special, they pair perfectly with a sandwich or salad."