# Extra-Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Trader Joe's Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes is Fit for the Holiday By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-11-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-scalloped-potatoes References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/071890)  Few holiday meals are complete without some kind of potato dish and now you can complete your festive feast with [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mashed-potatoes) Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes. While [scalloped potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-cups) are a beloved holiday dish, this cheesy creation can take some time to prepare. But with Trader Joe's Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes you can skip the prep work and spend more time relaxing. This [heat-and-serve meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-baked-idaho-potatoes) consists of "layers of thinly sliced, savory potatoes, smothered in a rich cream sauce flavored with garlic, leeks, and a mix of four different cheeses: Parmesan, Asiago, fontina, and provolone." To serve the dish, all you need to do is pop it in the microwave for a few minutes, or a little longer in the oven. When ready, this dish pairs perfectly with a wide variety of holiday entrees. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convenient Holiday Meal Options:** Consumers are seeking easy-to-prepare meals during the holiday season, creating opportunities for pre-packaged meal products like Trader Joe's Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes. - **Gourmet Comfort Foods:** High-end comfort food options like scalloped potatoes with unique and artisanal flavors are gaining popularity, opening up opportunities for creative and upscale takes on classic dishes. - **Healthy Comfort Food Options:** As consumers become more health-conscious, there is a growing demand for healthier versions of comfort foods like scalloped potatoes, presenting opportunities for innovation in ingredient selection and preparation techniques. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** As demonstrated by Trader Joe's Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes, the food and beverage industry can capitalize on consumers' desire for convenient, gourmet, and healthy meal options during the holiday season. - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can benefit from stocking pre-packaged, heat-and-serve meals like Trader Joe's Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes to meet the growing demand for convenient holiday meal options. - **Food Service:** Restaurants and other food service providers can innovate their holiday menus by incorporating unique and gourmet twists on classic comfort foods like scalloped potatoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Cook Mashed Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mashed-potatoes.md) - [Creamy Frozen Veggie Medleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-creamy-greens-veggies.md) - [Savory-Sweet Potato Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-bean-whipped-sweet-potatoes.md) - [Autumnal Vegetarian Gratins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-vegetable-white-bean-gratin.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Potato Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-potato-salad.md) - [Fresh Four-Cheese Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4-cheese-ravioli.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Cheese Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-herby-biscuits.md) - [Cheesy Frozen Quiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-cheddar-cheese-quiche.md) - [Garlicky Asiago Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-garlic-asiago-cheese-dip.md)