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10 Frozen Meals at Costco to Skip: When Convenience Doesn’t Equal Quality
Costco is celebrated for its wide variety of frozen foods-a major perk for members seeking quick and convenient meal options. However, not every frozen item lives up to expectations.
Whether due to high prices, poor taste, or disappointing nutritional value, some offerings fall short. Here’s a rundown of 10 frozen meals at Costco that shoppers might want to pass on.
1. Jimmy Dean Delights English Muffin
Price: $15.99
While Jimmy Dean is a popular breakfast brand, their turkey sausage, egg white, and cheese English muffins have drawn complaints about texture and flavor.
Customers report soggy bread and rubbery meat, making this option less than appetizing no matter how it’s prepared.
2. Foster Farms Jumbo Chicken Corn Dogs
Price: $14.71
Though corn dogs are a beloved nostalgic treat, these jumbo versions disappoint.
The chicken inside is juicy, but the cornbread coating is dry, spongy, and gritty, leaving many buyers wishing they hadn’t purchased the 28-pack.
3. Kirkland Signature Italian Style Beef Meatballs
Price: $22.69
Once a fan favorite, these meatballs have lost their appeal.
Reviews note they’ve become oily and wet, with tougher texture. The cooking instructions no longer yield satisfactory results, frustrating longtime customers.
4. Ling Ling Potstickers
Price: $12.26
Costco shoppers overwhelmingly prefer Bibigo potstickers over Ling Ling.
Ling Ling’s chicken filling is often described as overly sweet with a texture likened to wet styrofoam. No amount of altered cooking methods seems to improve the taste.
5. Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes
Price: $15.49
Fans of the food court version will be disappointed-the frozen chicken bakes lack the signature Caesar and Parmesan flavors and come packed with high sodium levels (about 1,370 mg per serving).
6. Kirkland Signature Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Price: $11.99
Costco’s gluten-free pizza crust aims to offer a tasty alternative, but this cauliflower crust falls short.
It is often described as chewy and lacking the authentic pizza crust experience, with high saturated fat and sodium content.
7. Ajinomoto Shoyu Ramen with Chicken
Price: $18.13
Once a favorite, this ramen’s recipe change has not been well-received.
The tender, sliced chicken has been replaced by cubed pieces that are tougher and rubbery in texture.
8. Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese
Price: $10.99
Perfect for nostalgia, but not much else.
This macaroni and cheese is high in sodium and has a gritty, floury texture. Many note the flavor quality has declined over time.
9. El Monterey Burritos
Price: $19.99
Previously praised for being protein-rich and satisfying, these burritos have shrunk in size.
Customers report more tortilla than filling, marking a significant downgrade.
10. Smucker’s Uncrustables
Price: $15.79
While convenient, Uncrustables remain a questionable choice for regular consumption.
Despite improvements, complaints persist about the overly sweet jelly and off-putting texture. Making a fresh peanut butter and jelly sandwich is often faster and healthier.
Bottom Line
Costco offers many opportunities to save on groceries, but it pays to research before adding new frozen foods to your cart. Avoid wasting money on products that won’t satisfy you or your family.
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