11 Hidden Treasures in Aldi's Freezer Section

While Aldi is a store known for carrying fewer brands and products than other grocers, that doesn't mean it's sacrificing on quality or variety. In fact, many grocers are moving toward more culturally inspired, diet-specific frozen options in their stores, and Aldi isn't going to be left behind.

Here are 11 freezer items you can really stretch your Aldi budget with.

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

Price: $5.85

A crispy, breaded chicken patty and American cheese are stuffed into a half pita for an easy, flavorful handheld meal or snack. Six sandwiches come in a box, making this a steamy deal, and it can be microwave-prepped in just 50 seconds.

Price: $4.05

Lunch got that much easier with this affordable protein-packed bowl filled with seasoned chicken, quinoa, brown rice, black beans, sweet potatoes, corn, and bell peppers. Top with some cilantro at home for a healthy and fresh-tasting meal that's ready in minutes.

Price: $5.35

Did you know you could get ahi tuna at Aldi? This flash-frozen, wild-caught fish is super affordable at just 46 cents per ounce. Prepare it on the stovetop or grill from frozen for the flakiest, juiciest finish. Or dice them up, uncooked, for poke bowls, stir-fries, and sushi.

Price: $1.65

While cutting back on gluten can prove a little difficult and pretty expensive, Aldi has some gluten-free options to help stock your freezer. For less than $2, you can get a bag of riced cauliflower. The garlic and herb one is prepared perfectly to serve as a side dish and can be added to main courses and soups.

Price: $4.95

Mochi is a sweet rice dough, often used as a celebratory food in Japan. This particular dessert is made of delicious ice cream wrapped in the chewy dough. It is known to be a lower-calorie snack alternative, with a soft and decadent texture. You can grab a six-pack of bite-sized mochi for 82 cents each.

Price: $5.49

An underrated frozen item that can be heated quickly and enjoyed on its own as a snack or side, or incorporated into a range of recipes, is the hash brown patty. This Aldi bestseller comes in a 20-count sleeve, making each patty just 27 cents. They're perfect for a breakfast bowl or to take on the go.

Price: $5.65

These tasty southwest-style chicken taquitos have a thick layered outside. The seasoned tortilla is wrapped around Monterey Jack, pinto beans, and chicken for the perfect, flavorful bite.

Price: $4.29

Potstickers are Chinese dumplings that are both steamed and pan-fried, making them a little bit crispy. Aldi sells a particularly tasty and affordable frozen option for less than 25 cents per piece. Prepare by pan frying, deep frying, steaming, boiling, or microwaving.

Price: $3.29

Delicious konjac noodles, soy protein, red pepper, tomato, corn, sunflower oil, water chestnut, carrots, peanuts, and other spices make this frozen, ready-in-60-seconds item super flavorful. While the sodium is a little high, heating it up and doctoring it up a bit can help dilute the salt.

Stocking up on one of Aldi's many tasty and affordable frozen options is a smart way to save money. Be sure to check their weekly ads for limited finds and new rotations into the freezer aisles.