15 Smart Sam’s Club Freezer Buys for Small Families

With a small family, stocking your freezer and buying in bulk might look a little different than it does for others. You don't want to waste food, but you also want to have healthy, versatile options on hand. 

Choosing the right freezer items can help you maximize the benefits of your Sam's membership, enabling you to eat well while staying on budget and minimizing waste.

You can find options with resealable bags, individually wrapped servings, and other choices that make sense for small families. Here are some things to look for on your next shopping trip.

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

Price: $26.98

At $2.70 a pound, these frozen chicken breasts are a cost-effective way to stock up on food for a small family. It ends up only costing around 67 cents per serving, allowing you to make the most of your grocery budget.

Stock up with 10 pounds of chicken which should last for plenty of meals since you don't have to cook it all at once. The bag is resealable, so its contents won't get freezer burn between uses.

Price: $11.48

These chicken potstickers come in a resealable bag and you only have to make as many as you want at a time. The dumpling dough is filled with chicken, cabbage, and fried shallots, with no MSG or artificial colors.

You can eat them any way you like, with one customer sharing, "Easy dinner. Can be steamed, microwaved, or pan-fried. You can add to ramen noodles while it's cooking or eat plain with your own sauce."

Price: $22.94

Salmon is a healthy and delicious option, and this 2.5-pound bag from Sam's Club is perfect for keeping in your freezer. Each portion is individually wrapped, so you only have to take out as many as you need. Plus, it's a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Each serving of Member's Mark frozen skinless salmon costs around $2.29, making it an affordable way to eat well. Fresh skinless salmon costs $10.98 per pound, making this a total steal.

Price: $10.98

You can't find a better deal than four pounds of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries for only 84 cents per serving. They come in a resealable bag, so it's easy to use a little at a time without sacrificing quality when you use them later.

Toss these berries in a smoothie, sprinkle them over yogurt or dessert, or simply snack on them straight from the bag.

Price: $12.92

Island Way sorbet is handcrafted and comes in real fruit shells. The assorted 10-pack comes with two pineapple coconut flavors in a real coconut shell, three red berry and ruby grapefruit flavors in a grapefruit shell, three mango orange flavors in an orange shell, and two tangy lemon flavors in a lemon shell.

Each individually wrapped sorbet costs less than $1.30 per serving, and their size makes them great for portion control.

Price: $11.48

You can ensure a healthy, filling breakfast or snack for only $2.87 a serving with the frozen Member's Mark Organic Acai Bowls. Each bowl is separate, so you can pull out one or two servings at a time and follow the instructions.

With Sambazon Acai Bowls costing $3.49 each at Target, stocking up on the Sam's Club version is the more cost-effective decision.

Price: $6.98

Four pounds of Southern-style waffle fries can be a great snack or side dish for your small family. You only have to cook what you need, and can store the rest in the freezer for next time.

They cost around 33 cents per serving, making them a great deal compared to fast food waffle fries, such as Chick-fil-A's, which are $2.69 each. You won't have to sacrifice taste, either, with one customer raving, "I was hoping these were like Chick-fil-A fries. And they were exactly that."

Price: $12.98

This six-pack of Cordon Bleu chicken breasts costs only $2.16 per serving, offering a delicious dish for an affordable price. Each serving is individually packaged, making it easy to store for small families.

Stuffed with ham and cheese and covered in seasoned breading, customers love being able to easily enjoy chicken Cordon Bleu. "I don't have the patience or skill to make chicken cordon bleu from scratch, and I find these to be a tasty option," says one reviewer.

Price: $9.98

You won't run out of waffles anytime soon with this 60-count of resealable Kellogg's Eggos. They're also separated into six sleeves, so you don't have to open them until you're ready.

With one serving size of two waffles, they're only 33 cents per meal — a huge savings compared to Kroger's 10-pack that ends up costing nearly 66 cents per serving.

Price: $16.42

Three pounds of shell-on, deveined, tail-on, farm-raised shrimp can be split into multiple meals thanks to a resealable package. Use only what you need for your small family and save the rest for another meal, making it easier to stretch your grocery budget.

You can use the shrimp in a wide variety of recipes, with one customer sharing, "Peel like a dream, perfect for stir-fries, curries, and spring rolls."

Price: $18.27

It's difficult to eat an entire cheesecake when you have a small family, so this box of 63 mini-sized ones is ideal. Each cheesecake is individually wrapped and comes in a paper cup. You thaw them in the refrigerator, and you have a delicious dessert that only costs 29 cents per serving.

The variety pack comes in three flavors, including New York Style, Caramel Chocolate Chip, and Strawberry Swirl. Even better, they don't contain high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors.

Price: $14.98

Red Baron's Deep Dish Singles come as a 12-pack of four cheese pizzas and pepperoni pizzas. You can microwave them or bake them, and you only have to make one (or a few) at a time.

At only $1.25 per serving, it's an affordable lunch or dinner, and the package could last a while in your freezer. At $2 per serving at Target, you'll save the most by picking them up at Sam's Club instead.

Price: $11.98 (on sale from $13.98)

Jimmy Dean's sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches are individually wrapped, so you only have to open and cook one at a time. You can either get 12 days' worth of breakfasts out of one box, or share with your small family and get a few meals each.

The same product costs $16.24 at Walmart, so you'll save big by buying it at Sam's Club..

Price: $13.98

Split between two resealable bags, you'll get 72 breaded mozzarella sticks, making each three-stick serving size around 52 cents. You can make a few servings for your family and save the rest for your next craving.

One customer says they're "better than the restaurant brands."

Price: $12.88

Japanese-style fried rice is a delicious choice, whether you eat it by itself or add chicken for some protein. Cook up one of the six individually portioned bags in the microwave for just three minutes and serve it as a side dish.

However you enjoy this rice, vegetable, and garlic butter mix, it's perfect for a smaller family, with each 9-ounce bag only costing around $2.15.

Stocking your freezer for a small family can be tricky when most options come in large sizes that lead to waste and extra cost. Luckily, Sam's Club offers plenty of resealable and individually wrapped freezer choices, making it easy — and budget-friendly — for every size family.

Combining these Sam's Club freezer finds with one of the top rewards credit cards could help you earn rewards on everyday purchases and save you more in the long run.