SPOTTED: Trader Joe’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites

Twelve pieces aren’t going to last very long. (Spotted by Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)
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Twelve pieces aren’t going to last very long. (Spotted by Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)
If you spotted something new, send your photos to [email protected].

Taco Bell’s Flat Burrito is back.
I mean, Taco Bell’s Rolled Quesadilla is back, and it’s gotten the Cantina Chicken treatment. According to the fast food chain, the new permanent menu item is: “A warm flour tortilla filled with savory slow-roasted chicken, a melty blend of mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar cheeses, and creamy chipotle sauce, grilled to perfection, rolled, cut, and wrapped for easy enjoying on the go. Served with reduced-fat sour cream and an Avocado Verde Salsa packet.”
It follows the Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla that got the product rolling late last year. Speaking of previously released menu items, this new thing in a tortilla is similar to an old thing in a tortilla — the Cantina Chicken Quesadilla. They share the same ingredients, and the only differences between the two are how they’re presented—the original version also came with a side of guacamole for dipping—and this rolled version has twice as much chicken.

The original Cantina Chicken Quesadilla didn’t make a strong impression on me, and the same goes for this updated version. The chicken is lightly seasoned and pairs well with the cheeses and chipotle sauce, but it’s all not too flavorful or exciting. But as mentioned earlier, it comes with a side of sour cream and a packet of Avocado Verde Salsa, which significantly enhanced the flavor, especially the latter, which I think is one of the best Taco Bell sauces. They take the menu item from “meh” to “mmm, okay.” I wish the default dipping sauce were the guacamole, because reduced-fat sour cream isn’t exactly known for taking mouths to the flashy side of Tasty Town.
Here’s my biggest issue with these Rolled Quesadillas: a regular quesadilla is fanned out when it’s presented to you, so its price makes sense to me. But with these rolled ones, they look like burritos that got smooshed a bit too much in the grill press, making them appear less substantial than Taco Bell’s regular burritos, which, in turn, makes them not worth the surprisingly high price, even if they have twice the chicken. Though I will admit their shape does make them less awkward to dip into a sauce cup than a regular quesadilla wedge.
So, yes, Taco Bell’s Rolled Quesadilla is back, but nothing about its size or flavor has improved to make me want to try the next one, if there ever is one. Maybe it needs to go back to the drawing board.
Purchased Price: $7.99*
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 570 calories, 28 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 105 milligrams of cholesterol, 1410 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar (includes 1 gram of added sugar), and 33 grams of protein.
*Because I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.
Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments. Spotted something new? Send your photos to [email protected].



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BOOM! Take that, Nissin Cup Noodles! Sure, you have ALLLLL these flavors, but Maruchan has this Flamin’ Hot-flavored ramen. And let’s not forget Maruchan Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen Funyuns. It’s as if Frito Lay and Maruchan are best buds. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
If you spotted something new, send your photos to [email protected].
Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments. Spotted something new? Send your photos to [email protected].





