Comfort foods are great but they're even better when you can guarantee
leftovers. And knowing Costco's portions, you could be eating
mac and cheese for days. Here are some Costco comfort foods you need to try.
We could not talk about Costco or comfort food without talking about the most famous item of
all — rotisserie chicken. The poultry dish is an affordable and delicious time saver when you need
to get a meal on the table quickly. There's just something about a slow-roasted whole chicken with
crispy skin on the outside and tender juicy meat on the inside that screams comfort food.
At less than $6 at most Costco stores, this bird is large enough to easily feed a family of four.
Whether you choose to eat it with delicious sides like mashed potatoes and vegetables or
prefer to strip the chicken off the bone and use it in everything from tacos to chicken salad,
everyone will be satisfied. Talk about a deal for less than $6.
Is there anything better than pizza when you're hungry and not up for cooking an
entire meal? Is there anything that's more of a crowd-pleaser? Having a few
frozen pizzas on hand can be a lifesaver for busy families and individuals who like good,
comforting food without all the time and effort. They're easy to make,
store for a long time in the freezer, and are filling either on their own or along with a salad.
Costco is well-known for its massive frozen foods section, which includes
Kirkland Signature frozen pizzas. The pies are offered in a wide variety of crust styles,
flavors, and sizes, perfect for any type of craving you may have. Choose between options
like a thin-crust pepperoni pizza topped with loads of pepperoni and cheese or a
regular-style cheese pizza complete with a breadcrumb crust and multiple types of
cheese. The pizzas come in a 4-count package for around $17, which works
out to about $4 to $5 per pie, a bargain compared to other grocery store frozen pizzas.
When the weather cools down in the fall, one comfort food dish reigns supreme. A warm, flaky,
creamy chicken pot pie has everything you need to fill up and feel good on a blustery day. However,
to make a chicken pot pie from scratch you've got to have an abundance of time, patience,
and know-how, especially if you want to nail the perfect pie crust. Luckily, Costco has you
covered with its large, ready-to-bake Kirkland Signature chicken pot pies.
"Baked in a crusty pasty crisp – crips."
Complete with a tender and flaky crust as well as a thick filling made with chicken, peas, carrots,
and classic chicken pot pie gravy, this all-in-one 5-pound meal is massive and enough to feed the
whole family. The catch is that the Kirkland Signature chicken pot pie is only available
during the fall. However, the consensus among chicken pot pie fans is that it's worth the wait.
When autumn rolls around, head to your local Costco to grab a chicken pot pie from the
prepared food section. You're bringing home a flaky and creamy comfort dish that tastes
even better because you didn't have to spend all day in the kitchen making it yourself.
One of the best comfort foods around is macaroni and cheese. Soft noodles mixed with a thick
and creamy cheese sauce make for the ultimate combination of nostalgia and yumminess. No matter
your age, mac and cheese is a filling comfort meal that always hits the spot. It's no wonder
that Costco's made-in-house macaroni and cheese is one of the warehouse club's most popular items.
This premade dish is ready to bake straight from the store, as it comes in a convenient foil pan.
Found in the refrigerated deli area, this meal can feed up to six family members at
once or you can portion it out and heat individual servings throughout the week. Priced per pound,
the macaroni and cheese costs around $15, depending on your location and the portion
size. The flavor is mild, with no one cheese standing out more than
the others. This makes it a great choice for families with kids or picky eaters.
Shoppers like to enjoy macaroni and cheese as a main course or served
with other Costco staples like rotisserie chicken. You can even customize the dish
by adding ingredients like chopped bacon, veggies, additional cheeses, or different
seasonings. And if you want to tell everyone it's homemade, your secret is safe with us.
Typically, serving lasagna for dinner is an hours-long labor of love. However, Costco shoppers
have found that the store's frozen Kirkland Signature Italian sausage and beef lasagna is
a tasty and heartwarming dinner that is on the table in less than an hour. Customers love that
the pre-made lasagna offers all the fillingness and flavors of a homemade meal without the cost,
time, or effort usually associated with the classic comfort food. You can easily bake the
dish in the oven for around an hour or cook it more quickly in an air fryer or microwave.
Costco's lasagna is made with 100% USDA choice-grade ground beef chuck,
vine-ripened tomatoes, whole milk ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. It goes great with salad,
garlic bread, vegetables, and much more. At just under $20 for two 3-pound pans,
the Kirkland Signature Italian sausage and beef lasagna is a true comfort food steal.
"I love tacos, especially on a corn tortilla!" "Oh, I love tacos on a corn tortilla!"
Tacos can be a very easy dinner to put together or they can be more complicated. It depends on
the meat you're making, what toppings you want to include, and whether you want to
go homemade when it comes to sauces, salsas, and guacamole. However simple or complicated the meal,
tacos are always a comforting and delicious way to end the day. They offer a punch of flavor in a
compact form and pair amazingly with anything from chips and guacamole to rice and beans.
The easiest way to put together a taco night comes from Costco. The Kirkland Signature taco
kit is a pre-made dinner complete with corn and flour tortillas, seasoned and pre-cooked chicken,
Mexican-style cheese, fresh veggies, and two sauces — a tomato salsa and a cilantro lime
crema. The kit even includes lime wedges so you can squeeze fresh lime juice on top. The
ingredients are kept separate on the tray so that everyone can make their own tacos to their liking.
The street taco kit is priced per pound,
and depending on where you're shopping you're looking at around $17 to $18 for the package.
The tray of ingredients makes twelve small tacos, so it can feed up to four people.
One word — butter. That's the key ingredient you'll find in Costco
bakery's Kirkland Signature croissant, a flaky and delicate pastry that is
packed with flavor. These soft yet crunchy delights feel like a very special treat,
but they're a bargain at around $7 for a dozen, depending on your Costco location.
There's just something very comforting about having a warm croissant with butter alongside
your breakfast instead of plain toast or a bagel. Imagine smearing some jam or chocolate
hazelnut spread on a halved croissant as a sweet treat. What's not to love about that?
Shoppers agree that Costco's butter croissants are well-baked and akin to the quality of
a fancy Parisian bakery rather than a local warehouse club. Whether eaten on their own,
used as the base for a delectable breakfast sandwich, or used in unique recipes like
"croiffles" a croissant waffle made by placing a sugar-tossed croissant in a
waffle iron until the outside is crispy, Costco croissants are sure to the fill the pastry void.
For a comforting yet healthy meal, stuffed bell peppers are a great
choice. They offer a large serving of protein while also packing in the veggies,
and they're full of flavor. But let's be honest, preparing the dish from scratch
can be time-consuming — and that's assuming you even have fresh produce on hand when
it's time to make dinner. That's what makes Costco's made-in-store stuffed bell peppers
such a great go-to when you're craving a comforting yet health-conscious meal.
Available in the warehouse club's pre-made meals section, this tray of stuffed bell
peppers features six halves filled with a hefty portion of rice, cheese, and seasoned ground beef.
The dish is conveniently packaged in a foil tray, meaning you can easily pop it in the oven to heat
up whenever you're ready. Some shoppers note the stuffed bell peppers are a little on the
spicy side, but others think the Mexican-inspired flavors are just right. Consumers typically find
that the peppers themselves stay flavorful and crispy and don't get overly soggy when baked.
The stuffed bell peppers are priced per pound and each tray averages around $18
to $22 depending on the size as well as the location you're shopping at.
"I feel so calm here. Just knowing the bulk deals are waiting."
Costco is the perfect store if you're looking to buy large quantities of staple items to use in
multiple ways. In addition to the wide selection of shelf-stable pantry items, many shoppers find
that Costco's frozen inventory is ideal for bulk buying, provided you have the freezer space.
Enter Costco's Kirkland Signature Italian-style meatballs. High in protein, low in carbs,
and packed full of flavor, these frozen meatballs can be divvied up into whatever portion size you
need at a moment's notice. Since they are fully cooked, all you need to do is heat them up in a
skillet, oven, or microwave and you've got the protein portion for your next meal sorted out.
Costco shoppers appreciate that the Italian herb-flavored meatballs come without a sauce,
meaning they can be customized to whatever meal you're making. For example, make a comforting bowl
of spaghetti and meatballs by simmering the meat with a jar of your favorite pasta sauce. Other
popular uses for Costco's meatballs include using them in sandwiches and tossing them in different
sauces to serve as an appetizer or a main meal protein with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Some of the key qualities of a comfort food dish are its heartiness and ability to evoke emotions
like nostalgia and coziness. A meal of veggies, meatloaf, and mashed potatoes offers all of this
and more, especially since it was a staple meal of many childhoods. But making these classics
requires planning, time, and a tried-and-true recipe. For those wanting to get their comfort
fix quickly, head to Costco to grab a tray of ready-made meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
The Kirkland Signature meatloaf with Yukon gold mashed potatoes is offered in the warehouse
club's deli or prepared food section. The meatloaf comes in a tray topped with a tomato-based sauce,
separate from the buttery mashed potatoes. The packaging makes it ideal for reheating
without mixing the flavors together. Although nothing compares to home-cooked, Costco's
version of meatloaf and potatoes is a great way to serve a comforting dinner with little effort.
The meatloaf and mashed potatoes tray is priced per pound and on average costs around $20. Not bad
for a meal that feeds up to four people with extra vegetables on the side. Best of all? The meal is
ready in a little over an hour in the oven and in mere minutes when reheated in the microwave.
A hearty bowl of pasta with chicken and Alfredo sauce sounds great no matter what day of the
week it is. Chicken Alfredo is an iconic dish thanks to its creamy sauce, cheesy flavor,
soft noodles, and hunks of moist chicken. When you're craving this comfort food, you don't have
to head to the nearest Italian restaurant or learn how to make a white sauce from scratch.
If you're looking for a comforting pasta dish that's both delicious and quick to make,
look no further than Costco's Kirkland Signature chicken Alfredo with penne pasta bake. One of
Costco's many available prepared dishes, it is made with all-white meat chicken breast,
penne pasta, mozzarella, parmesan, and a premade Alfredo sauce,
which is packaged in its own pouch so you can add as much or as little as you want.
To cook it, Costco's instructions recommend heating the sauce until it simmers before adding
in the pasta and chicken. Heat everything through, making sure to stir often so the cheese sauce
doesn't clump and the consistency remains silky smooth. Costco's chicken Alfredo will
cost around $22 depending on which location you're shopping at and the size of the tray you purchase.