The 5 Best Freezer Finds We Bought from Costco This Year

Patty Catalano
Patty CatalanoFood Editor at The Kitchn
The only subject that has ever held my attention has been food, because there’s no end to what you can taste, smell, learn, and cook. I patchworked my way to recipe development and food writing by earning degrees in Family & Consumer Sciences (you may have known it as Home Ec) and Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Science, and working anywhere that would take me: university food services, local bakeries, and the set of Good Eats on Food Network. Early on, I asked my mom how she knew what a cookbook recipe (with no pictures) would look and taste like. While my mom was there to teach me, I realized that not everyone has someone to turn to for trusted cooking guidance. I try every day to be that person for The Kitchn’s readers by sharing smart recipes they can feel proud to serve. Recipe development is the most fun job I can imagine, but it also comes with a lot of dirty dishes and hours spent in the grocery store. I’ve found that I actually really love grocery shopping — especially at Costco and Aldi — and it brings me such joy to share my finds with The Kitchn readers.
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The Costco freezer section is no joke. Not only is it massive, but it’s also full of lots of things we want to buy on a regular basis! We’re talking quick breakfasts, crowd-pleasing appetizers, dinner shortcuts, and more. We tried (and loved!) so many new or new-to-us Costco freezer finds this year and, with the ball getting ready to drop, we thought we’d take a look back at our favorites.

Of all the freezer finds we brought home from Costco this year, these are our picks for the best of the best.

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1. Beyond Meat Beyond Burgers, $15 for 8 burgers

Like a lot of you, we started eating less meat this year. Beyond Meat’s Plant-Based Patties were one of the first meat substitutes that our families enjoyed. Made with pea protein, they are filling and flavorful. When you stock up at Costco, you can serve Beyond Burgers for two meals or host a BBQ with ease. (Summer will be here before you know it!)

Read more: The 10 Best Frozen Dinner Shortcuts to Buy at Costco Right Now

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2. Kirkland Signature Italian-Style Meatballs, $16.99 for 6 pounds

Not every frozen meatball is created equal: Kirkland Signature’s meatballs are meaty, well-seasoned, and a very close match to what Grandma used to make. Not only are they tasty, but they’re also one of the best dinner shortcuts money can buy. They jumpstart quick meatball subs, are great served over spaghetti, and taste delicious simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce.

Read more: The Single Best Thing to Buy at Costco This September

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3. Kirkland Signature Organic Blueberries, $9.69 for 3 pounds

The window for fresh blueberries is short, but luckily frozen blueberries are as flavorful and nutritious as their fresh counterparts. Snack on them straight from the freezer as an icy treat or add them to smoothies, muffins, or scones.

Read more: 8 Frozen Groceries This Registered Dietitian Always Buys at Costco

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4. Veggies Made Great Blueberry Oat Muffins, $12.69 for 20 muffins

After eyeing the muffins from Veggies Made Great for months, we finally took the plunge and added them to our cart. While they have a slight blue-green (and not golden brown!) tint to them, they are hearty, filling, and flavorful. Made with oats and blueberries, these muffins are tasty and packed with veggies like zucchini and carrots.

Read more: I Tried All the Frozen Breakfast Options at Costco — These Are the 2 I’ll Be Buying Again

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5. Jonny Pops, $12.99 for 16 popsicles

No matter the season, a freezer’s most important function is ice pop storage. These tropical pops deliver strong beachside vibes. Available in mango and pineapple-coconut flavors, they’re mixed with fresh cream. The result — a hybrid popsicle-ice cream confection we can’t get enough of.

Read more: The Best New Frozen Foods We Found at Costco This Summer

What’s the best freezer find you bought from Costo this year? Tell us about it in the comments below!

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