7 Meals To Buy at Costco Ahead of Thanksgiving
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Jordan Rosenfeld
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Zuri Anderson
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Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and if you haven’t hit the grocery stores yet, you could be in for crowd shock with lots of last-minute shoppers.
Costco can be a madhouse, though you can use services like Instacart and Costco’s own same-day delivery service to get your groceries easier.
While the actual Thanksgiving meal may already be set, there are lots of meals that you might be consuming right up to the actual hour the Turkey (or your version) lands on the table.
Make yourself, your guests or your hosts happy with some meals that can fill in the gaps where you or others don’t feel like cooking ahead of Thanksgiving.
Kirkland Signature Organic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Make your relatives think you worked all day in a hot kitchen making the most amazing mashed potatoes. Kirkland Signature organic yukon gold mashed potatoes are made from the creamiest, sweetest potatoes and loaded with Kirkland Signature butter.
They come oven ready, so all you need to do is heat them up and look like a master chef. Approximately $2.91 per pound, the average package will come in at around $15 or less.
Note that prices of Kirkland Signature prepared meals will vary based on weight and location.
Rastelli’s VBites Plant-Based Vegan Mega Burger
Thanksgiving can often be a meat-heavy meal, with turkey, hams and charcuterie trays. For the vegetarians and vegans in your life, come prepared with these Rastelli’s plant-based vegan mega burgers.
Add all the same spices and seasoning you put on a regular burger and cook it up the same way you would real meat for flavorful dishes that accommodate all kinds of eaters. $59.99 for a 24-pack.
Kirkland Signature Stuffed Bell Peppers
For the meat eaters who still love to eat their veggies, keep a tray of Kirkland Signature stuffed bell peppers with ground beef and rice on hand before or during your Thanksgiving celebration.
This makes a great dish all on its own, or as a side to whatever you have planned. The average pre-made dish comes in at between three and four pounds, so you can expect to pay around $20 for a tray ($5.84 per pound on average).
Texas Tamale Co. Chicken Tamales Six-Pack
Bring in a little Mexican flair to any meal before, during or after Thanksgiving with these Texas Tamale Co. chicken tamales, which are made without lard or trans fats. These tamales are so tasty, they’ve been featured on the TODAY! show and The Food Network.
Impress everyone at the table with these tasty traditional tamales — flavorful, juicy and ready to eat. This 72-count package will not only feed a big group of friends and family, but leave you enough to freeze for easy meals later on.
It’s $89.99 for the 72-count pack.
Kirkland Signature Salmon Milano with Basil Pesto Butter
Don’t forget about the pescatarians on Thanksgiving; in fact, you might be converted after trying Kirkland’s Signature Salmon Milano, doused in basil pesto butter.
This is a pre-prepared meal where all you need to do is pop it in the oven for a delicious, unforgettable salmon meal.
Because it’s pre-made, price will vary based on weight. You can expect to pay around $37 for a two-pound slab (around $16.37 per pound).
Pizzeria DeLuna Authentic Italian Stone-Fired Pizza Pack
Unless you’ve got lactose-intolerant folks in your party, it’s hard to imagine going wrong with pizza as a pre-meal, a side-dish, a next-day meal and so on.
Pizza satisfies almost everybody, and you will be grateful not only at Thanksgiving but all through the holidays when you can just pull one of these Pizzeria DeLuna authentic Italian stone fire pizzas — two cheese, two pepperoni, one “Meat Amore,” and one mushroom mascarpone — from your freezer for an easy meal.
You get all six pizzas for $99.99.
Kirkland Signature Five-Cheese Tortelloni
Want something simple and easy to make for even the pickiest of eaters, or kids who just aren’t feeling the Thanksgiving meal vibe?
Break out some easy cheesy Kirkland Signature five cheese tortelloni. Fat and fresh noodles wrap around pockets of cheese go great with everything from butter and parmesan to red sauce, pesto or alfredo, to name a few. Toss on the side of a meal, or make it a snack centerpiece while you wait for the main dishes to finish.
You get two 24 ounce bags for $13.21.
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Nov. 26, 2024. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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