15 Aldi Comfort Foods Under $8 to Stock Your Freezer With This December

Holiday shopping isn’t your only expense this December. You also want to fill your freezer with the coziest comfort foods to keep your family full all winter.

You can stretch your grocery budget further by shopping at Aldi for ready-to-heat-and-eat items. We’ve rounded up the most comforting cuisine from the retailer’s frozen food section. But that’s not all. Our list only includes popular picks under $8.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $2.65

Snag this 16-ounce box of pierogies for $2.65 right now. Walmart sells a smaller 12-ounce size of Mrs.T’s brand-name buy for over $0.30 more.

The popular Polish potato dumplings are the ultimate easy comfort food. Boil them or saute the cheesy pasta pockets with onions and garlic. Add crumbled bacon, dill, and butter to create a dinner-time flavor your family will savor.

Price: $4.75

Fill your freezer and your belly with this rich, meaty, toasted ravioli that's ready in less than 10 minutes.

Made with real cheese and seasoned beef, this finger food is perfect for dipping into a savory tomato sauce. Aldi also offers a Four Cheese Toasted Ravioli option that includes Asiago, Ricotta, Mozzarella, and Imported Romano.

Aldi shoppers praise this comfort food on Reddit. Alaraming_Smoke_8841 says: “These are the best. Our Aldi didn’t have them for a while and I was scared they were discontinued. Then saw them again and bought like six boxes.”

Price: $4.99

Bake a batch of ooey, gooey cinnamon swirls for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The eight-count bag of frozen flaky pastries is a must-have December deal.

Heat and eat these as-is, dip them into warm caramel sauce or smother the buns with orange-spiced frosting.

Price: $3.19

Snag a 32-ounce bag of these zesty fries for $3.19. Dip them into BBQ sauce, add a drizzle of warm gravy, or smother them with cheese. Stock up on this side and save. Target sells a slightly smaller 28-ounce pack from Checkers for $4.99.

Price: $7.49

Warm up on a cold winter day with this hearty meal. Try a heat-and-eat prepared option instead of wasting time and money making a Shepherd’s pie from scratch.

Decadently creamy mashed potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and plenty of veggies make this Aldi buy a bargain the whole family will enjoy.

How much can you save with this Aldi store brand? The Bremer frozen meal is only $0.25 per ounce. But you’ll pay double the price ($0.50 per ounce) for Boomerang’s version at Target.

Price: $5.79

Comfort foods are for more than just lunch and dinner. Warm up on a chilly morning with a rich blueberry scone.

Don’t worry about measuring, mixing, or rolling dough. Just pop these fruit-filled pastries onto a cookie sheet and bake for about 16 minutes. Top the breakfast treat with a warm drizzle of honey or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Price: $4.99

Lux creamy feta and a subtly sweet (but still tangy) cranberry sauce make this bite-sized comfort food the perfect party starter. Treat your guests to this toasty app wrapped in delicately flaky puff pastry.

Redditor Ok_Perspective_575 wrote a glowing review and gave readers a baking tip, “They’re delicious! I cook mine in a muffin pan to keep them from spreading too much.”

Price: $3.95

Salisbury steak is a classic comfort food that isn’t easy to make. That is unless you pick up this 28-ounce prepared pack. Get six servings of the gravy-topped chicken, pork, and beef steaks for under $4.

Pair this main with a side like Season’s Choice Homestyle Mashed Potatoes ($2.89 for 16 ounces) or Simply Nature Organic Cut Green Beans ($1.75 for 10 ounces).

Price: $1.09

Nothing says comfort food like a warm chicken pot pie. And this pick is a serious steal for just over $1. Target sells Marie Callender’s 10-ounce single-serve version for $3.19.

The Aldi generic includes seven ounces of tender chicken, potatoes, peas, and carrots wrapped in a buttery crust. Make the microwavable meal-for-one even more indulgent and top it with a drizzle of gravy.

Price: $4.65

Rich cream sauce and smothered chicken make this protein-rich skillet meal pure pasta perfection. And as a bonus, the frozen penne entree already includes all the veggies you need. That means you won’t need to spend extra on peas, carrots, and broccoli.

Price: $5.29

Pass on pricey takeout fish dishes. This budget-friendly cod meal is a comfort food that won’t break the bank. Score 13.1 ounces of the MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood selection for under $6.

That’s five fillets for $5.29. Target sells a smaller 12-ounce box of Trident Pubhouse Battered Cod for $6.79.

Price: $5.49

It’s too cold to go out for pizza, and you don’t want to spend extra on delivery fees. Indulge your craving for this comfort food with a contemporary twist on a classic meal.

Mama Cozzi’s version features a crispy wood-fired crust, spicy jalapenos, savory pepperoni, pork belly crumbles, and plenty of cheese.

Price: $2.05

Get everything you love about breakfast in one convenient bowl. A decadently delicious country gravy drenches the sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheddar cheese, making this hearty seven-ounce skillet the ideal way to start your day.

Price: $5.49

Tenders aren’t just for kids. These delicately battered, crispy, honey-coated sweet strips are a grown-up version of basic nuggets. Serve the white meat chicken with mashed sweet potatoes, a savory stew, or oven-baked buttery biscuits.

Price: $4.29

If potstickers are your go-to takeout favorite, you can save money with this 16-ounce bag from Aldi’s store brand.

Dumplings are a comfort food staple — and now you don’t have to go to a restaurant to get them. Steam the chicken and veggie pockets, pair them with your favorite dipping sauce, or add them to a spicy soup.

From shepherd’s pie to classic cinnamon swirl rolls, these comfort foods aren’t just hearty picks. They’re also budget-friendly finds that will leave cash in your wallet. And that means you’ll have money left over to splurge on a holiday gift for yourself.

Aldi’s bargains go well beyond the freezer section. Choose the retailer’s store-brand generics to save more on everyday essentials, desserts, and pantry products.