8 Target Food Staples That Feel Expensive but Cost Less Than You Think
Look carefully the next time you’re picking up groceries during a Target run. Certain items like meat, baked goods and pantry staples are usually cheaper to buy from one of Target’s private labels than they would be at most traditional supermarket chains.
We studied Target’s vast grocery inventory to find eight food essentials for fridges, cupboards and freezers that look expensive but are priced reasonably well. More than half of this list is under $5.
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The next time you spot these staples, add ‘em to your Target shopping cart for greater savings.
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Good & Gather Organic 100% Grassfed 90/10 Ground Beef
Price: $8.19
The total for Good & Gather organic grassfed ground beef will vary somewhat, but one pound is usually less than $10. A pound of 90/10 ground beef easily costs $10 or more at most grocery stores.
Good & Gather Havarti Cheese
Price: $4.99
Shopping the Good & Gather brand means scoring deals on various types of cheese. Good & Gather’s Havarti cheese, for example, comes in a seven-ounce block and costs a few dollars less than Havarti cheese from Primo Taglio.
Good & Gather Cold Brew Coffee
Price: $3.99
If ready-made cold brew from Starbucks or Stok is getting to be too expensive, Good & Gather cold brew coffee offers savings without sacrificing your daily java. Medium roast, vanilla and caramel flavors are all under $5 for a 48-ounce bottle.
Good & Gather Sparkling Water
Price: $3.69
You won’t find any other sparkling water brands cheaper than Good & Gather at Target. Better yet, the $4 price tag for eight-count packs of Good & Gather sparkling water are valid on all flavors. These include watermelon lime, strawberry mango, ginger peach, tropical cherry and many more.
Good & Gather Lightly Seasoned Grain and Grilled Vegetable Blend
Price: $3.19
Doesn’t Good & Gather lightly seasoned grain and grilled vegetable blend look like it costs a lot more than $3.19 per bag?
This hearty medley contains roasted zucchini, red and yellow peppers, onions, eggplant, candied tomatoes and seasoned bulgar. If you tried to make it on your own, chances are pretty good the ingredients would cost more than the frozen option.
Favorite Day Take and Bake Baguettes
Price: $2.59
If you love pairing bread with most meals, you need to buy Favorite Day take and bake baguettes. These two-count packs are a better deal at Target than most grocery stores where they typically cost $4.50 or more.
Good & Gather Signature Cavatappi
Price: $2.39
Bronze cut cavatappi for less than $2.50 is a fantastic bargain. This pasta type allows sauce to better seep into the noodles and is often marked up in price accordingly. Target shoppers can save a few dollars on the Good & Gather brand. Just look for “Signature” on the black packaging.
Good & Gather Low Fat Kids' Yogurt Tubes
Price: $1.89
Kids’ yogurt is a food staple that’s way more expensive than you might realize, especially if you’re shopping for name brands. The cheapest alternative without sacrificing quality snacking is Good & Gather low fat kids’ yogurt tubes. An eight-count box of mixed berry or strawberry banana flavors is just under $2.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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