12 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 mac and cheese to restaurant-quality fried rice, these are the best cozy meals to buy at the warehouse store.

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, and 25 minutes after removing foil, and your comfort-food dinner is ready.

Price: $20.41 ($3.78/lb)

Chicken pot pie is a quintessential comfort food, and Sam's Club sells a nearly 5-lb one for $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. 

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.

Price: $14.98

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."

Price: $15.98

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 Cub run. All you need is hamburger buns and a side, and you'll have a hearty meal, no takeout needed.

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.

Price: $9.48 (on sale from 11.98 through Feb. 22)

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.

Price: $14.98

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.

Price: $9.48

These mini pupusas are stuffed with shredded carnitas pork and melty mozzarella, and they work out to 94 cents each. Add some sides, and you've got a great comfort meal, or keep them on hand for an affordable, filling snack.

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.

Price: $17.94 ($11.96/lb)

Made with carlic 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 stove top, 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."

Price: $8.77 (on sale from $9.77 through Mar. 01)

Italian food is often the most comforting food of all. This thrifty option is easy to heat up in a skillet and ready to eat in minutes. This cheese-filled gnocchi is sure to hit the spot next time you're craving some comfort food.

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.