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Aldi’s Best-Kept Secrets: 12 Duplicates That Will Save You a Bundle
Savvy shoppers know that Aldi is a treasure trove of budget-friendly alternatives to your favorite name-brand products. From surprisingly full chip bags to European chocolate that melts in your mouth without melting your wallet, Aldi’s exclusive brands consistently pass the taste test, often at a significantly lower price.
Ready to unlock some serious savings? Here are 12 Aldi “dupes” that are true shopping hacks for any smart shopper.
(Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.)
1. Bremer Potato & Cheddar Pierogies
Price: $2.19
Mrs. T’s might have cornered the market on frozen pierogies for a while, but Aldi’s Bremer brand offers an almost identical product for nearly $2 less.
The only difference? Bremer skips the inner plastic bag, making it a slightly greener choice.
2. Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Pepperoni Pizza Snacks
Price: $6.39
Say goodbye to Totino’s Pizza Rolls and embrace Mama Cozzi’s take on the classic. These bite-sized pizza snacks deliver the same molten-lava-cheese experience.
While Totino’s boasts 100 rolls to Aldi’s 90, is an extra 10 rolls worth the nearly $4 price difference? We think not!
3. Bremer Frozen Chicken Pot Pie
Price: $1.09
When a long day leaves you with no energy to cook, a frozen pot pie is a microwave-ready hero. Marie Callender’s is a popular choice, but Walmart’s price tag is more than double, and you’re not getting twice the size. Bremer is your wallet’s new best friend.
4. Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Original Thin Supreme
Price: $3.19
Move over, Tombstone! Mama Cozzi’s offers a fantastic range of pizzas, and their thin-crust supreme is a dead ringer for the name brand. It’s slightly smaller by about five ounces, but you’d only notice if you were stacking them up.
5. Bremer Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Price: $6.59
For a quick, family-friendly oven meal, lasagna with meat sauce is a reliable choice. However, Stouffer’s has been dropping the ball on both price and quality. Aldi’s store brand offers a richer meat sauce with higher quality ground beef, all for over $3 less than a comparable Stouffer’s at Walmart.
6. Breakfast Best Frozen Heat & Serve Sausage Links
Price: $1.65
Love a hearty breakfast but short on time? Pre-cooked, heat-and-serve sausage links are a lifesaver.
While Jimmy Dean is often the go-to, Aldi’s dupe is a fraction of the price. Target sells a 12-pack of Jimmy Dean for $5.49, while Aldi gives you 10 links for less than a third of that!
7. Whole & Simple Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Riced Cauliflower Bowl
Price: $4.05
Aldi took one look at Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers’ street corn and elevated it by serving it over riced cauliflower. Plus, Aldi uses higher quality chicken and vegetables, meaning you won’t find those questionable chunks you usually have to pick out. And it’s $0.80 cheaper than Healthy Choice at your local Harris Teeter.
8. Casa Mamita Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Price: $5.69
Got a taquito stash in your freezer? While El Monterey is the usual suspect, Aldi’s Casa Mamita taquitos taste even better and cost significantly less. A 20 oz. box of El Monterey at Walmart will set you back $7.98.
9. Breakfast Best Sausage & Gravy Breakfast Bowl
Price: $2.05
On those mornings when cooking seems like an impossible task, a ready-made breakfast bowl is the perfect solution. Jimmy Dean has long been the favorite, but Aldi’s store-brand equivalent tastes remarkably similar. At Kroger, a Jimmy Dean bowl costs $3.59, so you’ll save over a dollar with Aldi’s tasty dupe.
10. Specially Selected Macarons
Price: $5.29
Macarons are a delightful treat, but they can be tricky to make and expensive to buy. Aldi brings them to your freezer section by the dozen at a fraction of the typical cost. Le Chic Patissier Original Macarons at Walmart are $3 more, but Aldi’s affordable option is just as good, if not better.
11. Sundae Shoppe Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream
Price: $4.95
Aldi excels at bringing international delights to American tables, and their mochi is a prime example. This frozen Japanese treat features a slightly chewy rice flour dough wrapped around a bite-sized scoop of ice cream.
While flavors vary seasonally, strawberry is a popular staple. My Mochi brand from Kroger costs $6.49 at regular price.
12. Simply Nature Tropical Açaí Bowl Frozen Fruit Blend
Price: $4.99
If your mornings often start with an açaí bowl, you might be overspending on well-known brand names. Target offers Sambazon Açaí bowls for $3.79 each, but you can save over $0.50 per bowl by choosing Aldi’s equally delicious alternative.
The Bottom Line
We’ve explored numerous Aldi duplicate products, and they consistently offer a pleasant surprise, often providing improved quality over typical brand names. Switching to Aldi for your weekly grocery run can significantly help you combat high grocery costs while simultaneously elevating your expectations for convenient and delicious meals.
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