10 Best Kirkland Grocery Items Retirees Should Buy for Thanksgiving

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The biggest eating holiday of the year is almost here. Hosting Thanksgiving can be expensive — especially on a fixed income — but Costco offers plenty of Kirkland grocery items at budget-friendly prices.

One of the best parts is that most of these items come prepared, keeping your prep work to a minimum. This means you’ll have more time to spend with your guests, instead of being stuck in the kitchen.

Now is the time to start planning your meal. Here’s a look at the 10 best Kirkland grocery items retirees should buy at Costco for Thanksgiving. 

Kirkland Signature Whole Smoked Turkey

• Price: $4.43 per pound

Cooking a turkey is a lot of work, so skip a few steps with this Kirkland Signature Whole Smoked Turkey. Smoked for four to six hours, this fully cooked turkey is gluten-free and ready to heat up and serve.

Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese

• Price: $4.08 per pound

Thanksgiving is all about comfort food, and Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese fits the bill. Weighing approximately 3.75 pounds — and costing around $15 for a package — of cheesy goodness, your guests will love the taste, and you’ll love having one less dish to make.

Vegetable Tray

• Price: $14.03

This four-pound Vegetable Tray With Ranch Dip serves as a healthy appetizer to start the meal. Filled with carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, sugar snap peas and mini sweet peppers, guests may gravitate to this to offset the food they’ll eat during the main course.

Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie

• Price: $7.01

One of Costco’s most famous dishes, the Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is a steal. At 58 ounces, it’s also huge, ensuring everyone at dinner will get a piece.

Kirkland Signature Double Crust Apple Pie

• Price: $15.20

On Thanksgiving, two pies are better than one. Since not everyone likes pumpkin, having a Kirkland Signature Double Crust Apple Pie on hand ensures you have something for everyone — or just two desserts for those who enjoy both varieties.

Kirkland Signature Cranberry Walnut Round

• Price: $10.52

A delicious side item, this Kirkland Signature Cranberry Walnut Round is sure to be a hit. Packed with cranberries and walnuts, it will pair well with everything on the table.

Organic French Green Beans

• Price: $7.01

These Organic French Green Beans can be the base for green bean casserole or serve as a healthy side dish on their own. You’ll get two pounds of green beans, sourced from Guatemala or Mexico.

Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock

• Price: $11.99

Many Thanksgiving dishes require broth, so if you’re planning to do a lot of cooking from scratch, you’ll want to stock up. This pack of Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock contains six 32-ounce containers, so your pantry will be full.

Kirkland Signature Spiral Sliced Ham

• Price: $2.39 per pound

If your Thanksgiving involves ham, Costco has you covered. This Kirkland Signature Spiral Sliced Ham is fully cooked and comes with a glaze packet.

Kirkland Signature Elegant Plastic Plates

• Price: $11.99

Hosting Thanksgiving is a lot of work, so take one task off your list by serving dinner on Kirkland Signature Elegant Plastic Plates. This 50-count variety pack contains two different sizes — 25 plates each — of heavyweight, white plastic plates.

Editor’s note: Some prices were sourced through Instacart. Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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