15 Thriftiest Aldi Deals to Stock Your Fridge (And Freezer) for the Rest of Summer

The warm weather is here, and you’re looking for chilly, budget-friendly finds to fill your fridge and freezer. Aldi has the summer’s hottest deals on seasonal staples, everything you need for backyard barbecues, and more

Even though the retailer doesn’t accept coupons or have a loyalty perks program, you can try these Aldi shopping hacks to save on your haul. Start with our list of value-priced products to keep more cash in your wallet.

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

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1. Sundae Shoppe Ultimate Cones

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Price: $3.99

Treat yourself to a chocolatey cone — minus the ice cream parlor price tag. For less than $4, you can nab this four-pack of delicious desserts. Choose from chocolate-flavored fudge or white chocolate caramel flavors.

2. Parkview Hot Dogs

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Price: $0.99

Fill your fridge with hot dogs for summertime backyard barbecues. Aldi’s under-$1 price-point is a value compared to $2.84 for a pack from Oscar Mayer. At this price, you’ll have plenty of cash left over to spend on buns and toppings.

3. Sweet Italian Sausage

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Price: $2.99

Up your grilling game and barbecue sweet sausages. Swap out burgers and hot dogs for this savory selection. This summer you’ll get a new, lower price. Aldi recently dropped the cost from $3.89 to $2.99.

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4. Mama Cozzi’s Chicken Flatbread

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Price: $4.59

Aldi recently reduced the price of this Southwest chicken flatbread from $4.75 to $4.59. Not only is the gourmet pizza more affordable than it was last year, it’s a fraction of the cost you’d pay for the restaurant version.

Each refrigerated, ready-to-bake flatbread is covered in barbecue sauce and a generous portion of mozzarella, cheddar cheese, seasoned diced chicken, red onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos.

5. Taste of the South Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip

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Price: $3.79

This must-have dip combines the two hottest summer flavors. The zesty taste of chopped dill pickles and the tang of ranch dressing pair perfectly with chips, pretzels, crackers, or veggies.

6. Fremont Fish Market Shrimp Tapas Skewers

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Price: $6.99

Add up the price of shrimp, a citrus herb marinade, and skewers. Most likely, the total cost is higher than $6.99. For less than $7, Aldi’s Fremont Fish Market’s skewers Argentine-inspired ready-to-grill kabobs are a can’t-miss deal.

7. Park Street Deli Dill Pickle Hummus

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Price: $1.99

Summer is dill pickle season. And Aldi is following this trend. Compare paying under $2 for Park Street Deli’s to $3.74 for Fresh Cravings Dill Pickle Hummus at Walmart. That’s a great deal, and the quality is there to back it up, too.

8. Deli Sliced Buffalo Chicken Breast

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Price: $3.09

Get deli-sliced chicken breast for less this summer at Aldi. The store lowered the price by $0.10, making this sandwich starter even more affordable.

At $3.09, this is a major bargain compared to the $4.99 price tag of Oscar Mayer Deli Rotisserie Sliced Chicken Breast at Target.

9. Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar Cheese

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Price: $1.75

Make summery sandwiches, serve the cheese on a charcuterie platter, or cube the cheddar and eat it as a mid-afternoon snack.

Aldi’s new $1.75 price is more than $1 less than what you would pay for an eight-ounce block of Kraft Sharp Cheddar at Walmart.

10. Emporium Selection Havarti Cheese

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Price: $2.75

Skip the same boring cheese and stock your fridge with this Emporium Selection flavored Havarti. Choose from spicy jalapeno or savory dill.

Spread it onto whole grain crackers or serve the creamy Danish-style cheese on a grilled burger.

11. Steakhouse Potato Salad

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Price: $3.29

The ingredients for a homemade potato salad are pricey. To cut your summertime expenses, try this ready-made deal from Aldi. You’ll get one pound of the steakhouse side for just over $3.

12. Chicken Breasts

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Price: $2.19 per pound

Aldi’s new lower price saves you $0.30 per pound from what you would have paid last summer. But the bargain doesn’t stop there.

A 2.25-pound pack of Perdue Harvestland chicken breasts costs $12.59 at Target or $5.59 per pound.

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13. Nature’s Nectar Orange Juice

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Price: $3.45

Start your day off the right way with a cool, refreshing glass of this not-from-concentrate orange juice.

The pulp-free O.J. compares to the 52-ounce brand-name Tropicana Pure Premium. Instead of Tropicana’s $4.29 price tag, you’ll only pay $3.45 for Nature’s Nectar.

14. Mama Cozzi’s White Spinach Pizza

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Price: $4.99

At a fraction of the cost of takeout, this Mama Cozzi’s frozen foodie find is a major bargain.

The thin and crispy white pizza features garlic creme fraiche sauce, whole milk mozzarella, ricotta, roasted garlic, and spinach.

15. Fit and Active 20 Calorie Bars

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Price: $2.69

New to Aldi this summer, the 10-pack of 20-calorie bars is the perfect summer snack.

Each box comes with an assortment of strawberry-vanilla, orange-vanilla, and cherry-vanilla cream flavors. These frozen sweets are made with Splenda and are fat-free.

Bottom line

Aldi has the best buys of the season to help you save money on groceries . From chilled dips to decadent desserts, you can stock up on everything you need to keep your fridge and freezer full.

The savings don’t stop at your shopping list. Use your favorite rewards credit card to earn cash back or travel points on eligible grocery purchases.

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