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14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less

Paige Bennett   

14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less
This month, Aldi is carrying seasonal and special items like lobster bites and pumpkin-shaped pizzas. Aldi
  • This September, Aldi is releasing a ton of limited-edition and seasonal finds for $5 or less.
  • Seasonal fall finds include pumpkin-flavored cream cheese, bagels, and cake rolls.

Fall is almost here, and Aldi is ready to celebrate the season with autumnal flavors plus easy and unique meals and snacks.

With low prices and many limited-edition offerings, it's no wonder the popular German discount grocery chain is planning to open 800 more locations over the next four years.

Here are the best items coming to Aldi this month, each for $5 or less.

Aldi's seasonal Happy Farms cream cheeses are returning.

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Happy Farms pumpkin-spice cream cheese is supposed to hit Aldi shelves in September.      Aldi

Autumn lovers rejoice — Aldi's seasonal cream cheeses, including pumpkin-spice and salted-caramel flavors, are supposed to hit shelves in early September.

Each 8-ounce tub of cream cheese costs $2.30.

Pick up the fall L'oven bagels to go with the cream cheese.

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L'oven bagels come in some autumnal flavors.      Aldi

While picking up cream cheese, don't forget to grab some of the fall bagels, too.

Aldi is planning to sell both pumpkin and harvest bagels, the latter of which is a multigrain bagel with dried cranberries and seeds.

Grab a pack of six for $2.50.

Use liveGfree gluten-free biscuit or cornbread mixes to create the perfect pairing for soups.

Use liveGfree gluten-free biscuit or cornbread mixes to create the perfect pairing for soups.
Aldi has several offerings for those who follow a gluten-free diet.      Aldi

This month, Aldi shoppers can expect to see liveGfree gluten-free biscuit or cornbread mixes on shelves.

They're perfect for pairing with chili and other autumnal soups. Try one or both mixes for $4 each.

Lean into fall flavors with the Bake Shop pumpkin cake roll.

Lean into fall flavors with the Bake Shop pumpkin cake roll.
The pumpkin cake roll has buttercream filling.      Aldi

If you don't want to spend the time and effort making a pumpkin roll, head to Aldi.

This month, the retailer is offering a bakery-style roll with pumpkin-flavored cake and buttercream filling for $5.

Start your day with Bake Shop apple-cider doughnuts.

Start your day with Bake Shop apple-cider doughnuts.
You can pair the apple-cider doughnuts with coffee.      Aldi

Apple-cider doughnuts are set to hit Aldi shelves during the first week of September.

You can grab a container of six for $3.29.

Satisfy Thanksgiving food cravings early with Specially Selected brioche stuffing.

Satisfy Thanksgiving food cravings early with Specially Selected brioche stuffing.
Specially Selected brioche stuffing comes in a few flavors.      Aldi

There's no need to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy a savory stuffing.

Come early September, shoppers can look for hearty brioche stuffing in three flavors: herb, garlic-rosemary, or lemon-thyme.

Each box is $1.50.

Upgrade movie nights and potlucks with Park Street Deli cannoli dips.

Upgrade movie nights and potlucks with Park Street Deli cannoli dips.
The Park Street Deli cannoli dips can be paired with crackers or pastry bits.      Aldi

The Park Street Deli cannoli dips can be the perfect snack for a movie night, potluck, or end-of-summer celebration.

Try three limited-edition flavors — snickerdoodle, salted-caramel, or chocolate-chip — for just under $4 per 10-ounce tub.

Priano's prosciutto or Calabrian ravioli make for tasty, quick dinners.

Priano
Priano ravioli come in a few flavors.      Aldi

Aldi's ravioli are a great option when you need to get dinner on the table fast.

This month, Priano is adding prosciutto and Calabrian flavors to its lineup for just under $4 a pack.

Treat a sweet tooth with Choceur fall chocolate clusters.

Treat a sweet tooth with Choceur fall chocolate clusters.
Some Choceur fall chocolate clusters come with shortbread-cookie pieces.      Aldi

Each season, Aldi launches plenty of fun new snacks and treats for shoppers to try.

This fall, pick up a bag of Choceur chocolate clusters, available in caramel-apple or pumpkin-pie flavors. These clusters contain ingredients like cookie bits, peanut sprinkles, and caramel.

A 6-ounce bag costs $3.50.

Heat up some Fremont Fish Market pub-style shrimp or lobster bites.

Heat up some Fremont Fish Market pub-style shrimp or lobster bites.
Fremont Fish Market lobster bites can be found in the freezer aisles.      Aldi

Whether you're craving seafood or just need something easy to make for dinner, you may want to stock up on these pub-style seafood bites.

The Fremont Fish Market bites come in lobster and shrimp varieties and are easy to heat in an oven or air fryer.

Grab an 11-ounce bag for just $5.

Simplify meal prep with Specially Selected Mediterranean or sweet-chili-jam flatbreads.

Simplify meal prep with Specially Selected Mediterranean or sweet-chili-jam flatbreads.
This Specially Selected flatbread has red onion.      Aldi

Aldi is adding several new flatbreads and pizzas to its lineup throughout September.

One Specially Selected flatbread has Mediterranean flavors, and the other combines sweet-chili jam and red onion.

Each is only $4.

Elevate a breakfast spread with Specially Selected mini croissants.

Elevate a breakfast spread with Specially Selected mini croissants.
Specially Selected mini croissants are ready-to-bake.      Aldi

Imported from Belgium, these Specially Selected miniature croissants can be easily popped in the oven and baked.

Choose from classic butter or chocolate-hazelnut flavors at $4.50 per box of eight croissants.

Celebrate the season with Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Halloween pizzas.

Celebrate the season with Mama Cozzi
This Mama Cozzi's pizza is shaped like a pumpkin.      Aldi

Later this month, Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen is bringing back its fun pumpkin- and ghost-shaped pizzas.

Enjoy one or both for only $5 each.

The Park Street Deli brisket mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food.

The Park Street Deli brisket mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food.
Park Street Deli brisket mac and cheese comes with cavatappi pasta.      Aldi

For fall, get some hearty meals on deck like the Park Street Deli beef-brisket mac and cheese.

Each ready-to-cook microwavable container is just $5.

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