10 Sam's Club Comfort Foods That Are Better Than Takeout (For a Fraction of the Cost)

Getting takeout food may be convenient and delicious, but it's not great for your budget. If you want to eat comfort foods at home, Sam's Club has some great options. You can save money at Sam's Club by shopping for prepared foods and frozen meals that are just as good as takeout, if not better.

From creamy chicken alfredo to restaurant-quality fried rice, these are the best cozy meals to buy at the warehouse store. 

Many are prepared fresh in the club daily, while others are freezer staples you can keep on hand for busy weeknights.

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

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Price: $17.18 ($4.98/lb)

A comfort meal doesn't have to be unhealthy, and these stuffed peppers are a great example of that. For just under $5 a pound, you'll get peppers stuffed to the brim with beef and cheese. 

Cook at 400 for 30 minutes with foil, then 25 minutes after removing the foil, and your comfort-food dinner is ready.

Sam's Club prepares them fresh in the club daily using red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and a tray serves about four to six people. 

Serve them with rice, a green salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal that costs far less than a takeout order for the whole family.

Price: $19.66 ($3.94/lb)

Chicken pot pie is a quintessential comfort food, and Sam's Club sells a roughly 5-pound one for under $20 that can feed the whole family and leave you with leftovers. All you have to do is throw it in the oven for about an hour. 

Sam's Club says it's ready in 60 to 90 minutes and serves about four to six people. 

It's prepared fresh in the club daily with a flaky, buttery crust and a creamy filling of shredded chicken, carrots, and peas. 

Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day, so you can stretch one pie across several meals.

Price: $14.33 ($3.98/lb)

This rich, creamy chicken alfredo is cheaper than takeout and easier than making it yourself from scratch. It costs less than $16 for a massive portion of around 3.5 pounds, and all you have to do is throw it in the oven for about 40 minutes.

Made fresh in the club daily with Italian fusilli pasta and a creamy Alfredo sauce, it serves about two to four people, according to Sam's Club. 

Add a bagged Caesar salad and garlic bread, and you'll have an Italian-restaurant-style dinner for a fraction of the price. Leftovers make an easy lunch the next day.

Price: $14.93

This Indian-inspired chicken dish, smothered in a creamy sauce, is perfect for a faux takeout night, and it's a popular Sam's Club pick. "Delicious, fragrant, tender chicken," one reviewer says. "Tasted just like my favorite Indian takeout place but for a fraction of the cost."

The 32-ounce package is fully cooked and gluten-free, so it heats up in the microwave in minutes. The sauce is made with Indian spices, tomatoes, butter, and heavy cream, with a little kick of heat. 

Serve it over basmati rice with warm naan for an easy restaurant-style dinner at home. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a nice finishing touch.

Price: $16.94 ($5.65/lb)

For a comfort meal with a Southern twist, toss this 3-pound pulled pork smothered in Jack Daniel's barbecue sauce in your cart on your next Sam's Club run. All you need is hamburger buns and a side, and you'll have a hearty meal- no takeout needed.

 According to Sam's Club, the pork is smoked with hardwood chips and slow-cooked for hours before it's covered in barbecue sauce. It's also a great option for game days and parties. 

Pile it onto sliders, stuff it into baked potatoes, or serve it alongside coleslaw and mac and cheese. Leftovers freeze well for future meals.

Price: $12.68

If Chinese food takeout is your go-to, the Member's Mark fried rice with chicken might become your new favorite dish. You'll get six servings for just $12.68, which breaks down to $2.11 per meal. And you'll get a mix of veggies, protein, and carbs with the opportunity to customize the dish to your liking.

Each frozen pouch holds 9 ounces, so it's easy to heat up one at a time for a quick lunch. Add a fried egg, a drizzle of soy sauce, or leftover rotisserie chicken to make it even heartier. 

Keep a bag in the freezer for nights when you'd otherwise reach for your phone to order takeout.

Price: $9.48

Pizza is a comforting takeout meal for many, but you can save some cash and get food on the table faster by opting for a frozen pizza. Red Baron's classic crust pizza is well-loved among Sam's Club shoppers. "This pizza tastes better than any restaurant pizza," one reviewer says. 

The three-pack is currently marked down from $11.98, which works out to about $3.16 per pizza. That's far less than a single delivery pizza, especially after fees and tip. 

Add extra toppings like peppers, onions, or olives to customize each one. Keep a few in the freezer for movie nights or last-minute sleepovers.

Price: $13.82

It's hard to justify a square of lasagna from a restaurant when you can have a whole frozen one for just $13.82 from Sam's Club. Plus, you'll get the smell of lasagna cooking in the oven before you enjoy the meal. 

This 40-ounce lasagna swaps the classic red sauce for creamy Alfredo with chicken and mushrooms. It's a good pick when you want something rich and comforting but a little different from a traditional meat lasagna. 

Pair it with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables to round out the meal. Leftover slices reheat well for an easy lunch the next day.

Price: $4.98

Sam's Club (and Costco) is famous for its $5 rotisserie chickens. The warm, perfectly seasoned white meat is great as is for a cozy comfort meal, and you can shred the leftovers to make chicken salad, soup, and more.

At $4.98, it's one of the best values in the store. Grab one on your way out and pair it with a bagged salad and dinner rolls for a quick meal. Shred the rest for tacos, quesadillas, or casseroles throughout the week, and save the bones to make homemade broth.

Buying one costs less than many fast-food meals for a single person.

Price: $15.94 ($10.63/lb)

Made with garlic and herb compound butter, these beef bites are perfect for those comfort-food cravings kind of day. The 1.5-pound pack is easy to make in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the air fryer.

Sam's shoppers praise this buy; one review said: "This is the best beef I have ever had! The seasonings are wonderful (the herbed butter you warm up in). It falls apart on my fork." 

The beef is seasoned and braised for hours, according to Sam's Club, and it's currently marked down from $17.94. Serve it over mashed potatoes or rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

With a wide selection of frozen and fresh foods, you can easily spend less than $20 on a takeout-quality meal that can feed the whole family.

Add one of these comfort meals to your shopping list to save money on groceries, whether you want a ready-to-bake chicken pot pie or rich butter chicken to serve over rice.

Opting for these takeout alternatives at Sam's Club will easily save you enough to pay for your annual membership after just a few meals.

Before you go, check the Sam's Club app to confirm prices and availability at your local club. Prices can change often, especially on items that are marked down.