My family tried 8 frozen meals from Costco and ranked them. Even the lowest-rated item was tasty.

Ted BergJun 7, 2024, 00:24 IST

My family tried eight frozen meals from Costco to see which was the best.Ted Berg

My family tried and ranked eight frozen meals from Costco to see which ones were the tastiest.
The Kirkland Signature breaded panko shrimp was OK, but I wasn't fond of its $19 price tag.

Like a large portion of shoppers who buy frozen food, a retail sector that's seen significant growth over the past year, I prioritize cheap, convenient meals for my family. Costco is typically my go-to store, as I can save money by buying items in bulk.

The freezer section at Costco always offers a broad variety of frozen meals, but buying anything in bulk-sized portions can be risky if you have no idea what to expect from the food.

My family of four tried eight different frozen meals from Costco and ranked them from worst to best.

All items in this taste test were purchased in April. Prices may vary by location.

The Kirkland Signature breaded panko shrimp was the most expensive item I purchased.

The Kirkland Signature breaded panko shrimp cost $19.Ted Berg

Once it was prepared, I found this meal a little disappointing.

The Kirkland Signature breaded panko shrimp had potential, but it was just OK.Ted Berg

The Sandwich Bros. chicken-melt pocket sandwiches looked enticing.

I'd wanted to try the Sandwich Bros. chicken-melt pocket sandwiches for a while.Ted Berg

They were OK, but I thought the pita bread was a little rubbery.

I wish I'd found a better cooking method for the Sandwich Bros. chicken-melt pocket sandwiches.Ted Berg

The Ajinomoto Tokyo-style shoyu ramen with chicken looked promising.

I liked the assortment of vegetables and protein in the Ajinomoto Tokyo-style shoyu ramen with chicken.Ted Berg

The ramen was tasty and would make for a great quick lunch.

The Ajinomoto Tokyo-style shoyu ramen with chicken was a satisfying meal.Ted Berg

I tried a sample of the Bibigo mini chicken-and-cilantro wontons at Costco.

The Bibigo mini chicken-and-cilantro wontons came in a 3-pound bag.Ted Berg

The wontons were tasty and came out the best when steamed in the microwave.

I tried pan-searing and microwaving the Bibigo mini chicken-cilantro wontons.Ted Berg

The Kirkland Signature Italian-sausage-and-beef lasagna required a long time in the oven.

The Kirkland Signature Italian-sausage-and-beef lasagna required little preparation, but it took a while to cook in the oven.Ted Berg

The lasagna was good but a little more seasoned than I'd prefer.

The Kirkland Signature Italian-sausage-and-beef lasagna looked delicious, but I wish it had a milder flavor.Ted Berg

The Crazy Cuizine Mandarin-orange chicken reminded me of a similar Trader Joe's meal.

The Crazy Cuizine Mandarin-orange chicken came with battered meat and sauce, similar to an item I've bought at Trader Joe's.Ted Berg

The meal came together flawlessly in the air fryer.

The Crazy Cuizine Mandarin-orange chicken was perfectly crispy.Ted Berg

The Authentic Motor City Pizza Co. deep-dish double-pepperoni pizza came with plenty of mozzarella and meat.

The Authentic Motor City Pizza Co. deep-dish pizza had both sliced and diced pepperoni on top.Ted Berg

I tried baking the pizza two different ways and was pretty satisfied with the results.

The cheese on the Authentic Motor City Pizza Co. deep-dish double-pepperoni pizza oozed when I baked the dish.Ted Berg

I tried preparing Red's turkey-sausage breakfast burritos a few different ways.

I wasn't sure how to best heat Red's turkey-sausage breakfast burritos.Ted Berg

I liked everything about the breakfast burritos.

Red's turkey-sausage breakfast burrito was delicious.Ted Berg

I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have led to the chain's bankruptcy.

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