Sam's Club Dinner Staples Under $15 That Keep a Frugal Weeknight on Track
Frugal shoppers hunt for the best deals at grocery stores with a fine-tooth comb and even a dollar can make a big difference at checkout in a full shopping cart. One store that smart shoppers have on their radar is Sam’s Club, where they can find lower prices on many items than at other stores such as Walmart and Target.
Whether they’re looking for cheap staples, bulk buys or convenience purchases, they can find them at Sam’s Club for less.
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Here are five Sam’s Club dinner staples under $15, ranging from proteins, vegetables, sauces and sides that keep more money in your wallet and frugal-minded meals on your table all week long.
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1. Member’s Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken
Price: $4.98
Sam’s Club Members Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken is made fresh every day without antibiotics and it’s marinated and roasted to a golden brown. This convenience purchase is ready to devour and contains 9 grams of protein per recommended serving size. It’s about $1 cheaper than Walmart’s Rotisserie Chicken, which sells for $5.97. Sam’s Club reviewers give this product 4.7 out of five stars.
2. Member’s Mark Long Grain White Rice
Price: $11.48
With 25 pounds of rice, Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Long Grain White Rice is a great bulk buy that will last for many meals, whether you use it as a main or a side dish. The best thing is that it's grown in the U.S. Members gave it 4.5 out of five stars. Compare it to Walmart’s 20-pound bag option, which is 5 pounds lighter and costs $11.46.
3. Member’s Mark Low-Moisture Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Price: $12.84
Shredded mozzarella cheese is an essential ingredient for omelets, quesadillas, tacos, pizza, pasta and so much more. Member’s Mark Low-Moisture Shredded Mozzarella Cheese comes in a 5-pound bag.
At around $2.57 per pound, it costs less than shredded mozzarella at Walmart ($3.94 per pound) and Target ($4.49 for 8 ounces), which would run almost $9.00 per pound, making Sam’s Club the better buy for frugal shoppers. Member reviews rate the product 4.4 out of five stars.
4. Member’s Mark Organic Cage Free Grade A Large Brown Eggs
Price: $7.94 (Two dozen)
These Member’s Mark Organic Cage Free Grade A Large Brown Eggs come in a container of two dozen, making the cost around 33 cents per egg. At Walmart, you can expect to pay $6.94 for a dozen organic, cage-free grade A large brown eggs and $6.99 at Target for the same. Sam’s Club reviews rated this product 3.7 out of five stars.
5. Member’s Mark Italian Basil Pesto
Price: $8.58
When shopping for Italian basil pesto for your tortellini and other dinner recipes, Sam’s Club offers more for your money than Walmart or Target for this imported pesto. For less than $9.00, you get 22 ounces of Member’s Mark Italian Basil Pesto. For the same 22-ounce jar at Walmart, expect to pay $26.00 and $4.69 at Target for only eight ounces, close to a third less pesto.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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