10 Costco Frozen Dinners That Aren’t Worth a Dime

Costco can be an excellent place to get frozen meals, but only if you pick up the good ones.

Not every meal at Costco will wow your family or be a tasty option for your dinner table, and some can really miss the mark.

Take a look at these Costco frozen meals so you can make the most of your membership and skip these choices.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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1. Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes

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Price: $15.20

The Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes may be a good option at the food court, but you should probably skip the frozen version, which is packed with sodium.

Consumers aren’t always a fan of the taste either. “Frozen chicken bake which tastes nothing like the ones at the food court,” said Redditor hawaii50lover, while Reddit user EpisodicDoleWhip simply said, “I hate the chicken bake. There I said it.”

2. Kirkland Signature Breakfast Sandwich

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Price: $18.71

Start your morning off with Kirkland Signature Breakfast Sandwich from the frozen section of your favorite Costco, but keep an eye on the label.

The sandwiches feature bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. They sound delicious but are also packed with 33% of your daily sodium intake and a whopping 60% of your daily recommended saturated fat intake.

3. Ajinomoto Shoyu Ramen

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Price: $19.88

Ajinomoto Shoyu Ramen bowls are packed with noodles, chicken, and veggies that you can heat up straight from your freezer.

But some Reddit users believe recent changes have made the frozen meal a dud. “The chicken is now cubed instead of sliced and tastes god-awful,” said Redditor Buildintotrains.

Reddit user Tryingnottomessup also noted the switch was a bad idea. “It was a nice simple quick go-to meal, but they messed it up for sure.”

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4. Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pies

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Price: $16.37

It can be easy to come home after a long day and heat up a Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie, which comes in a pack of 10 at Costco.

But give a second glance to the label, which states that each pie is 600 calories with 42% of your daily sodium intake and 70% of your daily fat intake.

5. Foster Farms Mini Corn Dogs

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Price: $17.54

Foster Farms Mini Corn Dogs can be a great dinner on their own or as a side, but they may not be as tasty as you think.

A serving of 10 mini dogs includes 21% of your daily sodium intake and 20% of your total fat intake.

6. Kirkland Signature Chicken Breasts

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Price: $21.63

Kirkland Signature Chicken Breasts are a good option from the frozen section, but some customers have noticed a change in the texture in recent months and aren’t alone.

Commercially farmed chickens may be growing too fast, causing changes in texture and making the Kirkland Signature version, which isn’t organic, taste different.

7. Raybern's Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

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Price: $15.20

Like other frozen foods on this list, Raybern's Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich may sound delicious but they’re packed with unhealthy nutrition.

The sandwiches contain 43% of your daily recommended sodium and 60% of your daily recommended saturated fat.

8. Kirkland Signature Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna

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Price: $19.88

Costco’s store brand Kirkland Signature Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna is packed with meat, cheese, sausage, and sodium, with a serving containing almost 40% of your daily sodium intake.

Customers also don’t like the taste. “I really enjoy the Stouffers ones and thought these may be good, but they were super bland,” said Reddit user JosePawz.

9. Motor City Pizza Co. Double Pepperoni Pizza

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Price: $15.20

It may be time to try Detroit-style pizza with a crispy cheese crust and square slices.

One option at Costco is Motor City Pizza Co. Double Pepperoni Pizza, which tastes good but isn’t good for you.

If you're worried about health issues related to fat intake, check the box for how much saturated fat is in it before you buy.

10. Red's Organic Bean and Cheese Burritos

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Price: $13.93

Red's Organic Bean and Cheese Burritos may sound healthy because they’re organic, but it’s a good idea to double-check the label.

Each burrito contains 25% of the recommended daily sodium intake and 17% of the recommended daily fat intake.

Bottom line

Costco can be a good option if you’re looking for easy frozen meals when you’re stocking up and save on essentials , but not all the food in the frozen section is a good choice.

The good news is that Costco has a generous return policy. You can return items if you try something you’re not satisfied with. And yes, the return policy does include food you’ve already opened.

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