5 Sam’s Club Buys That Make Dinners at Home Way Cheaper Than Going Out
It is expensive to eat out, especially for families trying to stay on a budget.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American households spent $3,945 in 2024 on food deliveries, eating out and takeout combined.
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Sam’s Club offers plenty of food items that can help make dinners at home much more cost-effective. Here are some budget-friendly buys to consider.
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Member’s Mark Mesquite Grilled Chicken Fillets
Price: $15.97
Member’s Mark mesquite grilled chicken fillets can be cut up and used in casseroles or salads. They are also delicious in sandwiches or on their own, served with vegetables and dinner rolls. The Member’s Mark mesquite fillets are fully cooked and have 16 servings per package. The cost is about 99 cents per chicken fillet.
Member’s Mark Tilapia Fillet Portions
Price: $14.64
Member’s Mark tilapia fillet portions are boneless, skinless and individually wrapped for convenience. Each fillet offers 18 grams of protein. Cook them in the oven with mild or spicy salsa, lemon pepper, or basil, garlic butter and a lemon wedge. For a light, creamy topping, try spreading mayo on the top of each fillet, then sprinkle with grated parmesan, salt and lemon pepper before cooking. They are also great on the grill or when making fish tacos. These Tilapia fillets have 12 servings to a package at around $1.22 per serving.
Member’s Mark Broccoli Normandy
Price: $6.98
Member’s Mark broccoli normandy includes four steamable bags with a little over five servings per bag. This combination of broccoli, yellow carrots, cauliflower and orange carrots is also perfect for grilling. Pair broccoli Normandy with brown butter or tangy honey mustard for a different twist. Serve these vegetables with beef, chicken, fish or sausage. The Member’s Mark Normandy blend has 21 servings at about 33 cents each.
Member’s Mark Italian-Style Beef Meatballs
Price: $22.97
Member’s Mark Italian-style beef meatballs have 12 grams of protein and are gluten-free. They are super with spaghetti, sliced for pizza toppings, served with noodles and mushroom gravy or baked with ziti pasta, rich tomato sauce and grated parmesan. Don’t forget to use these Member’s Mark meatballs in the ever-popular meatball sub and meatball slider recipes. Another idea is to slow cook these meatballs with Worcestershire, grape jelly and chili sauce for a party appetizer. There are 32 servings per package, at around 71 cents per serving.
Russet Potatoes
Price: $6.82
Whether they are baked, mashed, fried or roasted russet potatoes are a versatile staple that can help stretch a grocery budget. Make a simple potato soup with milk, butter, salt and pepper, then add cheese, bacon crumbles and green onions.
For a crowd-pleaser, fry or air-fry diced potatoes and sliced onions with salt and pepper, then serve with meatloaf, sausage or chicken and a green vegetable. For a quick supper and have family members customize their own baked potato with cheese, bacon, onions, buttermilk ranch dressing, and their favorite protein. The 10-pound bag of russet potatoes costs a little over 68 cents per pound.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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