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15 Thrifty Deals on Costco Kirkland Groceries You Can’t Afford To Pass Up This Month

Keep your grocery budget in check with these can’t-miss Kirkland store-brand deals.

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Updated Jan. 22, 2025
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According to the USDA, the average food-at-home prices increased by 1.1 percent between 2023 and 2024 and are predicted to rise by another 2.5 percent in 2025. How can you cut your monthly grocery bill?

Kirkland Signature products are an affordable alternative to name-brand buys and one of the top Costco shopping hacks customers use to save money.

From holiday treats to meals you can make in minutes, we’ve rounded up this month’s best Kirkland bargains to help you save money and time on your next shopping run.

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

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Peppermint Bark

costco kirkland peppermint bark

Price: $14.99

This decadent Belgian chocolate and peppermint candy-coated bark is a fan favorite for a reason. Redditor pcjcusaa1626 raved, “The Kirkland brand peppermint bark in the bakery is absolutely fire. Way better than the individually wrapped Ghirardelli peppermint bark.”

If you’re wondering about the price difference between the two, Costco charges $14.99 for 21 ounces, while a much smaller 12.7-ounce size of Ghirardelli Christmas bark costs $13.99 at Target. That equals $0.70 per ounce of Kirkland candy versus $1.10 for the name brand.

Super Extra-Large Peanuts

costco kirkland super extra large peanuts

Price: $8.99

Snag this massive 2.5-pound tub of roasted, salted, extra-crunchy Virginia super-extra-large peanuts for less than $9 right now.

Planters Special Reserve Peanuts sell for $9.99 at Walmart. Even though there’s only a $1 difference between the two options, you’ll get 40 ounces of the Kirkland brand and only 12.5 ounces of the salty Planters snack.

Water Boiled Bagels

costco kirkland water boiled bagels

Price: $7.99

Pass on pricey bakery bagels and pick up a pack of the Kirkland brand instead. Get two sleeves of six (12 total) for under $8. A baker’s dozen from Einstein Bros. costs $15.99 or more.

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Protein Bars

costco kirkland protein bars

Price: $23.99

Refuel after a long day shopping, or take one of these bargain buys to the gym. Each pack includes 10 chocolate brownies and 10 chocolate chip cookie dough bars. With 21 grams of protein, only two grams of sugar, and 10 net carbs per serving, this dessert-like treat is a healthier alternative to candy and other sweets.

At $23.99 for a 20-count box, the Kirkland deal equals $1.19 per bar. Target sells Quest’s Hero Protein Bar four-pack for $8.89 — or $2.22 each.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

costco kirkland pumpkin cheesecake

Price: $19.99

Tired of the same plain pumpkin pie? Score this holiday-ready Kirkland treat in Costco’s refrigerated bakery section. Shoppers praise this pie.

Redditor kawi-bawi-bo wrote, “The filling is very reminiscent of the Costco pumpkin pie, which is a good thing. Los of pumpkin spice notes. The top is a yogurt-like layer which brings a nice tanginess.”

Wild Sockeye Salmon

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Price: $12.99 per pound

Prepare a healthy dinner for less. At Costco, you can get wild sockeye salmon for a steal. Grill or bake this previously frozen fresh fish with a drizzle of olive oil and a few springs of dill.

Compare $12.99 per pound to $29.99 for Whole Foods Market's two-pound bag of frozen wild-caught salmon. That’s a $2 per pound savings.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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Price: $3.49

Kirkland’s store-brand line goes well beyond the pantry and freezer aisles. You can also find bargain buys in the prepared food section.

These loaded Yukon Gold mashed potatoes are made with Kirkland Signature butter, shredded parmesan cheese, Kirkland Signature bacon, sour cream, and shredded mozzarella.

Fruit, Meat, and Cheese Platter

costco kirkland fruit meat and cheese platter

Price: $6.09 per pound

Serve your guests this Kirkland fruit, meat, and cheese platter instead of a pricey catered charcuterie board.

The party-sized platter includes two types of grapes, Italian dry Salami, hot soppressata salami, and cubes cheese. Add your favorite whole-grain crackers or thin slices of Kirkland’s Italian bread to the mix.

Smoked Pulled Pork

costco kirkland smoked pulled pork

Price: $16.79

Get the smoky taste of this BBQ favorite for less than the cost of takeout. Use the naturally hickory smoked, nitrate/nitrite-free, vegetarian-fed, antibiotic-free pork to make sliders and over-stuffed sammies, or turn it into a side for your family’s holiday meal.

Check your local Costco club for the best deal. We found the two-pound pack of pulled pork for $14.99.

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Five Cheese Tortelloni

costco kirkland five cheese tortelloni

Price: $12.89

Whip up an Italian feast for your entire family. This bulk buy includes two 24-ounce packs of rich cheese-filled pasta. And don’t worry about spending the day in your kitchen.

The preservative-free five-cheese tortelloni cooks in two minutes. Top this meal with Kirkland’s organic tomato sauce ($13.99 for 12 of the 15-ounce cans) and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Straveccho cheese ($13.29 per pound).

Unsweetened Almond Vanilla Non-Dairy Beverage

costco kirkland unsweetened almond vanilla Beverage

Price: $9.99

Does milk do a number on your system? No problem. Kirkland’s unsweetened almond vanilla beverage is completely dairy-free. Score this six-count pack of 32-ounce cartons for less than $10.

Costco shoppers rate this buy as better than the brand name. Nikki CG noted, “Love this product. It’s a great value and nutritionally comparable to other almond milk I have tried. If you prefer Blue Diamond, then pay extra for the brand. Costco does a great job matching products.”

Lightly Breaded Chicken Fillets

costco kirkland lightly breaded chicken fillets

Price: $14.79

Your busy schedule doesn’t leave time to make chicken parm from scratch. That’s not an issue with this three-pound Kirkland bargain. The delicately crispy, fully cooked, read-to-heat-and-eat breaded boneless, skinless chicken breasts are non-GMO, artificial ingredient-free, and don’t contain preservatives. Bake these in the oven or air fry them to golden perfection.

At $14.79 for 40 ounces, this store-brand chicken is only $0.30 per ounce. You’ll pay $0.05 more (per ounce) for Tyson’s cooked frozen breaded breast fillets at Target.

Sharp Cheddar Cheese

costco kirkland sharp cheddar cheese

Price: $6.29

Make a toasty grilled cheese sandwich, add this cheddar to a charcuterie board, or pair thin slices with savory crackers.

The two-pound block is a can’t-miss deal for $6.29. Compare this bulk buy’s price to $4.39 for eight ounces of Tillamook at Target. You would pay over $17 to get Kirkland’s 32-ounce quantity.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

costco kirkland everything bagel seasoning

Price: $7.79

Turn everything into an everything bagel with this 17.8-ounce bottle of seasoning. Sprinkle the blend onto chicken, burgers, toast, chips, and yes, even bagels. Three ounces of Small Batch Everything Bagel Seasoning sells for $14.95 at Williams Sonoma.

Breakfast Sandwiches

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Price: $16.49

Start your day off with these fully-cooked sandwiches. Kirkland stacks savory Applewood smoked bacon, fluffy cage-free eggs, and dreamy cheese between a buttery croissant. This is one generic foodie find that shoppers absolutely adore.

Costco customer wrote this rave review: “I love breakfast sandwiches, and I bought Jimmy Deans, McD’s, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, fresh and frozen. Costco’s Kirkland brand is off the chart the best.”

Bottom line

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Why buy brand names when Costco’s generic line is less? Whether you’re planning a holiday party or just trying to fill your fridge for less, these Kirkland buys will keep your budget in check.

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Erica Loop

With more than a decade of experience writing about everything from e-commerce to pets and parenting, Erica Loop has written for sites such as BuzzFeed, Brit+Co, Tinybeans, Family Education, and Care.com. Erica has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and an MS in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.
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