These 4 Costco Meals Beat Takeout Prices
When you want to save money by dining in, stocking up at Costco could be the break your budget needs. These budget-friendly Costco meals may save you prep time on meals while keeping you from dropping major money on takeout, since each one is under $20.
Shopping at Costco offers savings of its own, so substituting takeout with Costco meals will only sweeten the pot. Whether you're willing to do some prep work or want to do nothing but heat your dinner up, Costco has more than enough options to delight your taste buds.
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Here's a look at 5 Costco meals that are cheaper than buying takeout.
Costco Rotisserie Chicken
Costco has kept its rotisserie chicken at the low price of $4.99 even in the face of inflation. Add it to your next sandwich, ramen or taco night with tender, juicy chicken breast.
Some sustainable shoppers boil down the bones to make chicken stock for even more recipes. Think of it this way, the more parts of the chicken you use, the more you're getting for your money.
Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes
If your favorite part of a Costco shopping trip is visiting the food court afterward, you'll be thrilled to know that Costco sells a six-pack of its famous chicken bakes from around $14 to $17, depending on time and location. These could easily be a meal by themselves since they're very filling, but you could also pair them with other items on our list for a full lunch or dinner.
These are baked dough stuffed with chicken, cheese and smoky bacon combined with Caesar dressing and green onions. Microwavable and handheld, these make for a quick weeknight treat.
Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen
Instant ramen can be something other than basic. Enjoy ramen noodles with seasoning mix covered in rich pork broth.
Add a soft-boiled egg, green onion, some of your Costco rotisserie chicken and veggies for a cost-effective meal. Although it's more expensive than Cup o' Noodles or Top Ramen, it still costs a cheap $2.33 per bowl, or around $14 total.
Ajinomoto Vegetable Yakisoba
For vegetarian shoppers who don't look forward to the mess of making a stir-fry, there's a microwavable six-pack of vegetarian yakisoba. It's packed with broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, onions, carrots and edamame with a savory sauce.
At around $18 for a six-pack, it's a great option for veggie lovers who want to save money and meal prep time. Ready in just three minutes, enjoy a satisfying meal in less time than it would take you to chop stir-fry vegetables on your own.
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