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Skip the pricey pizzeria visits and make the most of your Costco membership by grabbing ready-to-eat and heat-and-serve items that taste just as good-if not better-than restaurant fare, all while keeping your budget intact.
From cheesy, golden mozzarella sticks to hearty deep-dish pizzas, Costco offers a range of delicious options that deliver big on flavor without the big tab. Here’s a roundup of some standout picks that offer excellent value compared to typical pizzeria prices.
1. Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks
Price: $17.81 for 5 pounds
While a single order at a chain like Uno Pizzeria and Grill runs around $12, Costco’s offering gives you a massive five-pound box of air fryer-ready, 100% real cheese sticks for just under $18.
Keep these on hand in your freezer to satisfy those Italian food cravings anytime.
2. Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad
Price: $5.10 per pound
Pizzerias often serve salads as a side, but you can save by opting for Costco’s generous Caesar salad.
California Pizza Kitchen charges over $12 for a half-sized portion, whereas Costco’s salad weighs in at over two pounds for just $5.10 per pound-a great deal for a fresh, shareable option.
3. Motor City Pizza Co.
Double Pepperoni Deep Dish Pizza
Price: $12.47 for two pizzas
Get two Detroit-style, crispy-crust deep-dish pepperoni pizzas for less than $13. In comparison, a single regular-sized pizza at Uno costs over $16.
This hearty, cheesy favorite is a must-have for pizza lovers seeking value and flavor.
4. Kirkland Signature Take and Bake Roman Pinsa
Price: $13.61
This gourmet take-and-bake pizza features slow-aged pepperoni, Italian sausage, fire-roasted peppers, savory sauce, and plenty of mozzarella.
While on the higher end of Costco’s price range, it still offers a great deal for a restaurant-quality pizza you can bake at home.
5. Kirkland Signature Stuffed Peppers
Price: $5.66 per pound
Rice and beef-stuffed bell peppers make for a versatile dish-starter, side, or main course.
Ready to bake from the deli section, just cover and heat for about an hour, and you have an easy Italian-inspired meal.
6. Kirkland Signature Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna
Price: $19.61 for two trays (about 6 pounds total)
Two trays of hearty lasagna made with vine-ripened tomatoes, whole milk mozzarella, ricotta, sausage, and USDA Choice ground beef come in at under $20.
That’s roughly $10 per tray, a fraction of what you’d pay for a single entree at many Italian restaurants.
7. Kirkland Signature Extra-Crispy French Fries
Price: $7.71
Newly introduced and quickly gaining fans, these fries have been praised online as “fantastic” and “shockingly great.”
Perfect with pizza or subs, or even sprinkled over a salad for a creative twist.
8. Kirkland Signature Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Price: $13.61 for two pizzas
For those avoiding gluten, Costco’s cauliflower crust pizza is a tasty option loaded with pepperoni, sausage, roasted veggies, and a three-cheese blend.
Two pizzas cost less than $14, compared to more than $22 for a single gluten-free pizza at some restaurants.
Bottom Line
Costco is known for bulk basics, but its range of ready-to-heat meals and snacks can also help you enjoy restaurant-quality Italian dishes at a fraction of the cost. From pizza to salad to sides, these finds provide great taste and savings that make your membership worthwhile.
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