The last thing you want when you’re shopping at Costco is to overextend your purchases. Overspending means real money slipping away. The guilt of tossing out half a container of yogurt that sours in your fridge will gnaw at you for years. I’m not letting that happen on my watch!
I’m here to offer you practical suggestions that you’ll genuinely want to try. You’re nearing the end of that enormous Costco bag, and I’ll help you get there. These are the five Costco picks that are so good you’ll actually finish them, no matter how large the package may be.
Garofalo Organic Pasta Assortment Pack
I hear you. Dried pasta can feel a bit dull. There’s only so much you can do with it in a short span before it lands at the back of the pantry and eventually gets tossed when it goes stale. Costco provides this variety pack with more than six pounds of pasta in one purchase. That’s a substantial commitment!
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Assortment Pack
Does anyone truly need a full pound of chocolate candies in their life? Technically no. Does your spirit crave it? Absolutely. It’s hard to argue with the convenience of this Unreal assortment. Whenever you reach into the bag, you might pull out a dark chocolate peanut gem, a dark chocolate caramel peanut nougat bar, or a dark chocolate peanut butter cup. Stash them in every corner of your house for quick snacking, and you’ll notice a definite improvement in daily life. These won’t stick around for long.
Kirkland Italian-Style Meatballs
Buying bulk frozen goods from Costco is undeniably a high-stakes move. Freezer space is a precious resource in any home. Dry storage can seem practically limitless, since you could keep stuff on the counter if needed. But the freezer? Once that space is gone, there’s no recreating it. That’s why we must be selective with the frozen item that earns a spot on this list.
I’m leaning toward meatballs here. They’re versatile enough to slot into many dishes. Think of the classics—spaghetti and meatballs, BBQ meatballs in a crockpot for a game-day gathering, and Swedish meatballs. You can also make meatball subs, slice them for pizza toppings, or fold them into a tater tot hotdish as a substitute for ground beef. They’re unlikely to go to waste.
Kirkland Signature 60-Count Eggs
Technically these are a great deal, so much so that the savings alone can drive a Costco purchase. Getting 60 eggs for around ten dollars can literally sustain a family. Solo shoppers like me might feel daunted by the quantity, but the number of people I’ve seen with multiple 60-pack carts confirms they’re worth grabbing.
Kirkland Signature Microwave Popcorn
From the outset, this may look like an audacious pick. The Kirkland box includes 44 bags of microwave popcorn! That’s a lot of movie nights. And the beauty is: these will last quite a while. The only potential hiccup is a bag with a few unpopped kernels, which is easily managed. Especially when you compare them to other large bags in the snack aisle that go stale long before you reach the bottom.
