Meal Prep Like a Pro With These 5 Best-Selling Costco Ingredients

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If you're not careful, grocery costs can add up quickly. But one way you can stretch your dollar further and make your life easier is to meal prep.

For those with a Costco membership, there are some fantastic ingredient finds that can make meal prep easy. Scoring deals at Costco can help you eat well without draining your checking account . Check out some of the best-selling Costco ingredients that are perfect for your next cooking session.

1. Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken

Fans rave about Costco's beloved rotisserie chicken. For $4,99, you can get an entire chicken (we're talking around three pounds of meat). That's a lot of meat for a low price. In addition to being a great buy, it makes for the perfect meal prep ingredient.

You can shred all the meat off the bone and use it to make chicken tacos or burritos, add it to fresh salads, or make rice bowls with the meat. The possibilities are endless. Given the price and the amount of food you get, this is a favorite buy for Costco shoppers.

2. Kirkland Signature Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice

Another fantastic buy for your meal prep adventures is the Kirkland Signature Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice. For around $22, you'll get 25 pounds of rice. Rice is an easy way to dress up any protein or vegetable for a stress-free lunch or dinner. This is a top-rated Costco find.

3. Kirkland Signature Cage-Free Large Eggs

You can't go wrong with eggs -- and Costco sells them for an affordable price. You can prepare simple breakfasts and snacks using eggs. Some ideas include hard-boiled eggs, egg scrambles, or egg bites.

Egg prices fluctuate, and prices online and in-club can differ. But at the time of writing, Costco has a five-dozen container of Kirkland Signature Large Cage-Free Eggs for $13.59 online. You'll pay just $2.72 per dozen. If you like cooking with and eating eggs, consider this purchase the next time you're at your local club.

4. Fresh and frozen produce

Some members refrain from buying produce at Costco because they fear it will spoil before use. If you live alone or are in a two-person household, you need to consider whether the fruit and vegetables you purchase in bulk will be eaten before they spoil.

But fresh produce can be a great buy if you like preparing your meals ahead of time. Fresh spinach and broccoli are perfect for meal prep. You can cook an entire bulk package and use it to add more nutrients to your meals for the week. Costco also sells frozen produce if you prefer to stash extra vegetables in the freezer.

5. Kirkland Signature Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water

Tuna is another great ingredient for preparing weekly meals. You can make tuna salad sandwiches, add it to salads, or make tuna and rice bowls. For less than $20, you can buy an eight-count package of seven-ounce cans of Kirkland Signature Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water.

Save more by earning rewards

Shopping the members-only deals at Costco is a great way to save money when buying food and other household goods, but you can save even more by earning rewards when you shop.

One of our No. 1 strategies to save money at Costco is to use a rewards credit card. You can earn cash back whenever you fill your fridge and pantry with meal prep essentials. Check out our list of the best credit cards for Costco to find out more.

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