10 Frozen Costco Sides Shoppers Love for Budget-Friendly Meals

While Costco's freezer section is loaded with great main dishes, from lasagna to salmon, you sometimes need a good, easy side dish to take a freezer meal from "blah" to "wow."

Don't know what to add to your cart? Redditors swear by these easy favorites that can help you save money on groceries and elevate a boring weeknight dinner.

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

Price: $11.57

The Kirkland Signature Organic Broccoli Florets allows customers to quickly steam a one-pound bag of broccoli as a side while also ensuring it tastes fresh and just-picked.

"The frozen broccoli is the best steam-in bag I've ever had," said Redditor Impossible-Ad6611. "It's filled with actual florets (not broccoli dust), cooks to a perfect texture, and tastes like normal broccoli."

Price: $12.74

Sheet-pan meals are a great and easy option for dinner, and you can grab the Organic Normandy Vegetables to make them simple and tasty.

One Costco reviewer said, "I buy these all the time, a staple. I usually just put lemon juice on them and love them like that."

Price: $22.80

Costco's store brand can be a great option for things like the Kirkland Signature Breaded Panko Shrimp, a good side or starter. "Better than other frozen breaded shrimp I've had," said Redditor NorvaJ.

Price: $18.71

Toss some Kirkland Signature Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks in the oven or air fryer to add to salads or use as a starter when making dinner for your family.

"The way I run through the bags of chunks," said Redditor Kittymeow123.

Price: $22.22

Foster Farms Take Out Crispy Chicken Wings come in a four-pound bag, so it's easy to grab a few and toss them in your air fryer when you need a quick side or starter.

"They're basically restaurant wings if you make them in the air fryer," said Redditor xmgm33.

Price: $11.22

The Kirkland Signature Stir-Fry Vegetable Blend is good as a side dish or mixed in with a main dish for a well-balanced meal.

"The frozen stir fry veggies are a staple for me," said Reddit user etayn.

Price: $15.78

The PuraVida Fire Roasted Vegetable Primavera Mistura mixes roasted vegetables that are easy to make as a delicious side dish from your freezer. Reddit user KatAtWork shared, "These are very good. I didn't know what to expect, but they are well seasoned; I'll definitely buy again."

Price: $17.54

Start a dinner with an easy dish that can be a great appetizer or side dish with Costco's store-brand Kirkland Signature Garlic Butter Shrimp.

The lemon garlic frozen shrimp was solid," said Redditor Axon14, who also suggested tossing it with some pasta if you need an idea for a main dish instead.

Check your local Costco for plenty of main dishes, but don't forget the side dishes, which you can also stock up in your fridge for an easy bite.

Plus, remember that you can make the most of your Costco shopping trips — save extra money on side dishes — when you have the best cashback credit cards in your wallet.