Pizza, Wings, and 8 More Costco Foods That Are Better (And Cheaper) Than Takeout

Pass on pricey pizzerias and unlock the true value of your Costco membership by snagging deals on ready-to-heat-and-eat items that rival restaurant fare.

From gourmet-inspired pies packed with tasty toppings to delicious mozzarella sticks, these Costco finds are mouthwatering, budget-friendly bargains compared to what you'd pay at a pizzeria.

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

Price: $17.81

A single order of mozzarella sticks from the national chain Uno Pizzeria and Grill costs $11.99, while Costco's freezer section deal includes five pounds for $17.81.

That equals between 82 and 92 percent of the air fryer-ready 100 percent real cheese starter. Keep this box in your freezer and rejoice every time you get an Italian food craving.

Price: $5.10 per pound

Cheese-packed pies, hoagies, and fried food aren't the only items on a pizzeria's menu. Most of these restaurants also serve salads.

Save money and swap this potentially pricey eatery item for Costco's version. California Pizza Kitchen sells a half-sized Caesar for $12.49, but at the warehouse club, you can score a two-plus pound sharable salad for under $5.10 per pound.

Price: $12.47

This thick, ooey-gooey fan favorite is a must-have meal deal. Get two Detroit-style, crispy-crust, deep-dish pepperoni pies for under $13. Uno Pizzeria and Grill charges $16.49 for one regular-sized pizza and $26.49 for a large.

Price: $13.61

Slow-aged pepperoni, Italian sausage, fire-roasted peppers, a savory sauce, and plenty of shredded mozzarella make this take-and-bake prepared pizza a fan favorite.

While this high-quality gourmet find was at the higher end of the store's price spectrum, we recently spotted it for under $14 in a neighborhood Costco club.

Price: $5.66 per pound

Serve these rice and beef-stuffed bell peppers as a starter, side, or main meal. The prepared refrigerated deli section meal includes everything you need.

Remove the plastic lid, cover the pan with foil, and bake the Italian menu-inspired item for 50 to 60 minutes at 400F.

Price: $19.61

Prepare a hearty meal with less effort and less money using Costco's unbeatable deal: two three-pound trays of mouthwatering lasagna.

Made of vine-ripened tomato, whole milk mozzarella, whole milk ricotta, sausage, and 100 percent USDA Choice Grade ground beef, this lasagna is a steal for around $10 each.

For reference, just one lasagna entree costs $17.50 at The Spaghetti Warehouse restaurant.

Price: $7.71

Costco recently unveiled this new Kirkland Signature item, and shoppers can't get enough. Reddit reviews include descriptions like "Fantastic," "Really good," and "Shockingly great."

The extra-crispy fries pair perfectly with pizza, meatball subs, and wings. But if you want to get creative, sprinkle this pick over a grilled chicken or steak salad.

Price: $13.61

Is gluten a problem? You can still crush your pizza craving. This KS cauliflower crust pie is more than a mouthwatering pepperoni, sausage, roasted veggie, and three-cheese blend meal.

It's also gluten-free. Get two pies for under $14. One gluten-free pepperoni pizza costs $22.24 in California Pizza Kitchen's restaurants.

You already know Costco for the warehouse club's bulk buys on basics. But now you know you can save money on groceries that include items that'll kill your pizzeria cravings for less.

Costco's prices allow you to save money on everyday essentials like food, gas, home goods, and clothing. The sky is the limit at America's beloved bulk-buy warehouse.