When you’re longing for the ease of a bake-and-serve pizza with the flair of French cuisine, look no further than Trader Joe’s Tarte aux Champignons. This French-style flatbread has been a favorite in our freezers since 2006, boasting an umami-rich, cozy construction that makes it an especially apt choice to combat the winter’s chill. It starts with a thin, crisp crust with hand-braided edges, topped with crème fraîche and a velvety Emmental cheese sauce. Next, white mushrooms and oyster mushrooms are added in abundance—and it’s their intense, woody, earthy flavors that elevate this flatbread to its deserved level of distinction. Finally, a dusting of Parmesan Reggiano adds a pleasant sharpness to complement the luxuriously creamy sauce and funky fungi. 

Sliced into snack-sized pieces, Tarte aux Champignons makes a perfect appetizer for a small group; paired with a simple salad, it’s an exquisite dinner for two.