# Cheddar-Infused Chicken Sausage Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar Chicken Sausage is Ready to Eat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-07-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-cheddar-chicken-sausage References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/unexpected-cheddar-chicken-sausage-074048)  [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-spread) has taken its MVP of cheeses and paired it with a delicious [chicken sausage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sausage-project-chicken-sausages) to create the new Unexpected Cheddar Chicken Sausage. Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar is a fan-favorite cheese that's versatile enough for a wide range of dishes. Now, the brand has taken this "[Parmesan-like Cheddar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-butter-with-parmesan-garlic-herb)" and paired it with "the flavor of savory-seasoned, lightly smoked chicken, sweet bits of caramelized onions and red pepper, and the satisfying snap of a natural pork casing." The result is a fully cooked, ready-to-eat sausage that can be enjoyed grilled, steamed, or pan-fried – whatever method you prefer. From there, you can simply pair the sausage with a fluffy hot do bun, slice it into rounds and mix it into your favorite soup, or chop it up into your next breakfast hash. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cheese-infused Meat Products:** There is an opportunity for meat product manufacturers to incorporate various types of cheese into their products to create new flavors and appeal to cheese-loving consumers. - **Convenient Ready-to-eat Foods:** The popularity of ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare foods is an opportunity for food companies to create more convenient meal options for busy consumers. - **Cross-branding Food Products:** Cross-branding food products, like this combo of Unexpected Cheddar cheese and chicken sausage, can expand the appeal of both products and potentially lead to more sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Meat Product Manufacturing:** Meat product manufacturers can innovate by experimenting with new cheese flavors and incorporating them into their products to appeal to consumers. - **Convenience Food Manufacturing:** The rise of busy lifestyles and demand for easy-to-prepare foods creates an opportunity for convenience food manufacturers to expand their product offerings. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can capitalize on cross-branding opportunities by partnering with other food companies to offer unique and appealing product combinations to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Cheddar Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-spread.md) - [Oven-Ready Breakfast Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sausage-cheddar-cheese-breakfast-bake.md) - [Cage-Free Egg White Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-sausage-egg-white-bites.md) - [Chive-Studded Cheedar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-english-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Hatch Chile Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-spread-with-hatch-chile.md) - [Spicy Buffalo-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-buffalo-cheddar.md) - [Chive-Studded Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chive-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Breaded Cheese Curd Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breaded-cheddar-cheese-curds.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Cheese Omelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-omelets-with-cheddar-cheese.md)