Defrost, Heat, Then Feast
Freezer meals save the day when schedules get chaotic. Life happens fast, deadlines pile up, and suddenly it's dinnertime with nothing planned. That's when Costco's frozen aisle becomes the secret weapon for busy households looking to stock up on frozen meals that'll come in handy at the perfect moment. Regardless of how you may feel about frozen meals, these 20 frozen Costco meals pack a surprising punch and require almost no effort.
1. Kirkland Signature Lasagna With Meat Sauce
The rich, tomato-based sauce in this Italian classic contains no fewer than six different vegetables. What keeps members coming back is the authentic three-cheese blend. A combination of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan creates those Instagram-worthy cheese pulls when served hot.
How To Cook Costco Kirkland Signature Italian Sausage And Beef Lasagna by Food Prep Inc
2. Bibigo Beef Bulgogi Mandu
Here comes Korean-inspired dumplings, which have amassed something of a cult following among Costco shoppers on social media. Each dumpling delivers a good balance of savory beef, subtle garlic, and sweet notes from Asian pear. These were created by CJ Foods, South Korea's largest food company.
Bibigo Beef Bulgogi Mandu | Costco Food Review | Potstickers | John Eats Cheap by John Eats Cheap
3. Motor City Pizza Deep Dish
Did you know this Detroit-style pizza is crafted with traditional Wisconsin brick cheese? The rectangular shape isn't just for show. It maximizes the coveted crispy corner pieces. Motor City's partnership with Costco began in 2018, and they now produce over 30,000 pizzas daily.
Authentic Motor City Pizza Co. Pepperoni Deep Dish Pizza Review by Tami Dunn
4. Ajinomoto Tokyo-Style Chicken Ramen
Each bowl of this savory contains genuine Hakata-style noodles that maintain their firmness even after microwaving. Each bowl weighs about 9.2 ounces and comes in a pack of six. The broth is notably salty with a strong soy sauce flavor.
5. Amy's Organic Enchilada Verde Whole Meal
Family-owned Amy's Kitchen hand-rolls each corn tortilla using authentic Mexican techniques. Tomatillos for the verde sauce are harvested exclusively during summer in California's Central Valley to ensure optimal sweetness. Additionally, the enchiladas are covered in organic white corn tortillas.
Amy's: Enchilada Verde Spinach & Cheese Enchilada Food Review by Lunchtime Review
6. Milton's Craft Bakers Cauliflower Crust Pizza
A former Shark Tank success story, Milton's reinvented frozen pizza by creating a gluten-free cauliflower crust that actually gets crispy. The vegetables used on their pizzas are flash-frozen within four hours of harvest to maximize nutritional retention. Beyond taste, they serve a good macronutrient profile.
Milton's Craft Bakers Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Crust by The Pizza Diaries
7. Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes
Reverse-engineered from Costco food court's beloved handheld meal, these freezer-friendly versions were introduced after thousands of member requests. The bacon inside is specially cured pieces distributed evenly throughout with shredded parmesan, Caesar dressing, and green onions wrapped in a hand-rolled crust.
Costco's Kirkland Chicken Bakes at Home by Ima's Kitchenette
8. Rana Organic Chicken Alfredo Tagliatelle With Fresh Spinach
A beloved frozen meal kit called Rana Organic Chicken Alfredo Tagliatelle with Fresh Spinach consists of grilled chicken tenders, fresh spinach, and fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Emphasizing a clean-label approach, the product is free of preservatives, artificial flavors, and artificial colors.
RANA Chicken Alfredo Tagliatelle with Fresh Spinach - Costco Product Review by The Tiny Reviewer
9. Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese
The distinctive cheddar sauce used contains aged cheese sourced from a single dairy cooperative in Wisconsin that's partnered with Stouffer's since 1973. Macaroni seems simple, but Stouffer's uses a custom-designed pasta shape with ridges specifically made to hold maximum cheese sauce.
Back to School Weeknight Dinner with Stouffer's Mac & Cheese | HONEYSUCKLE by Honeysuckle
10. Kirkland Signature Tortellini With Pesto
A surprising 37% of each tortellini package is cheese filling. The pasta itself undergoes a customary bronze-die extrusion process. Besides, the pesto contains Ligurian basil imported directly from Italy's Cinque Terre region, where the microclimate produces leaves with higher essential oil content.
HOW TO MAKE EASY PESTO TORTELLINI PASTA! by Cooking With Kiona
11. Sabatasso's Pizza Singles
These individual-sized pizzas come in a convenient 12-pack with six four-cheese and six pepperoni varieties, perfect for quick meals. Each pizza sits on a silver microwave tray that helps create a crispy crust even when microwaved, though many reviewers recommend using the air fryer for optimal results.
12. Pierre Signatures Angus Cheeseburger
Made with USDA Choice Angus beef steak patties, here come fully-cooked cheeseburgers individually wrapped in a convenient 8-count box. Each 6.2-ounce sandwich has flame-broiled beef topped with American cheese on a sesame seed bun. It provides almost 25 grams of protein per serving.
13. Yakisoba Japanese Stir Fry Noodles
Ajinomoto's Vegetable Yakisoba has developed a cult following among Costco shoppers, with customers raving that they taste like "restaurant chow mein." These microwavable Japanese-style stir-fried noodles cook right in their bag in three minutes, containing a savory sauce with various vegetables.
Ajinomoto Vegetable Yakisoba from Costco by Coouge
14. El Monterey XXL Burritos
These massive burritos live up to their XXL name, stretching to an impressive 12 inches in diameter (2 inches larger than the industry standard). They are sold in flavors like Beef & Bean. Each yummy XXL burrito requires over 30 minutes to bake thoroughly from frozen.
El Monterey XX Large Bean & Cheese Burrito REVIEW (Eating The Dollar Stores) 💲🌯 by Old Nerd Reviews
15. Kevin’s Beef Stroganoff
Kevin’s Beef Stroganoff from Kevin’s Natural Foods is a frozen meal featuring cauliflower pasta and a creamy coconut-based sauce. It is designed to be a healthier, low-carb alternative to traditional stroganoff. The cauliflower noodles are said to be thick, with a good texture.
Costco Kevin's Natural Foods Beef Stroganoff review! Costco healthy food review by Ms. Ming, Ph.D.
16. Sukhi's Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl
Costco offers this Indian dish in an exclusive 36-ounce twin-pouch format. It contains tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy tomato curry sauce. One reviewer claimed they “could eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the rest of my (their) life.”
17. Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice
Ajinomoto's Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice is served in a convenient box of six individual 9-ounce portions, each ready to eat after just 3 minutes in the microwave. Priced at approximately $14.99 per box, one serving delivers 15 grams of protein.
Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese Style Fried Rice (Costco Food Review) by Costcuisine
18. Rana Beef & Short Rib Lasagna
Unlike the standard meat sauce lasagna, this premium frozen option will give you generous chunks of tender, slow-cooked short ribs layered between delicate pasta sheets. The thin, restaurant-quality pasta maintains amazing texture after heating. This avoids the mushiness common in other frozen lasagnas.
🇮🇹 RANA Beef & Short Rib Lasagna - Costco Product Review by The Tiny Reviewer
19. Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pies
These individually sized frozen pot pies are displayed in an 8-count box, with every 10-ounce pie having around 25 grams of protein. Marie Callender's promotes their pot pies as having a "made from scratch taste" with no preservatives, chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.
Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie by Quick Cookie
20. Gyoza No Ohsho Japanese-Style Dumplings
Inspired by Japan's popular restaurant chain of the same name (which operates over 700 locations throughout Japan), these yummy Japanese-style dumplings are covered with a thin wrapper and filled with a balanced pork, chicken, cabbage, and onion filling. These have been recently introduced to Costco by Ajinomoto.
Ajinomoto Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken - Costco Product Review by The Tiny Reviewer
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