15 Thriftiest Aldi Deals to Keep Your Fridge (And Freezer) Full All Month

How can you stretch your Aldi budget further this month? If holiday spending in December makes filling January’s shopping list a challenge, we can help. From hearty buttery biscuits to healthy veggie burgers, we’ve rounded up the best fridge and freezer bargains right now.

At these prices, you can afford to stock up on everything you need to feed your family, prep for a wintertime party, or keep your healthy eating resolutions on track. And that means fewer trips to the grocery store during what could be the coldest month of the year.

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

Price: $5.49

Aldi’s Specially Selected store-brand line features gourmet goodies like this fancy Swiss cheese. Even though $5.49 might seem like a lot for the six-ounce size, specialty stores sell the pleasantly pungent Appenzeller for more. An eight-ounce wedge costs $13.98 on Gourmet Dash’s website.

Price: $3.99

Make party prep a breeze with this ready-to-heat-and-eat app. Stuffed with artichokes, spinach, and cheese, these baby bellas are a filling starter. And at less than $4 for 8.5 ounces (six caps), the mushrooms are a fraction of what you could pay for takeout or catering.

Price: $3.25

No time to make chicken noodle soup from scratch? No problem. Aldi’s Park Street Deli brand does all the work — just heat and serve the hearty, protein-packed blend of chicken, pasta, and veggies.

For $3.25, this one-pound pick is a steal. The Fresh Market sells the same size refrigerated chicken noodle soup for $8.99.

Price: $9.05

Use this perfectly seasoned pulled chicken to make toasty sandwiches, winter-ready soups, salads, pot pies, and more.

What do Aldi shoppers think about this bargain buy? Redditor ProudNativeTexan raved, “It has become a favorite of ours. We make sandwiches with it, and there is so much chicken in this container that it makes a lot of sandwiches.”

Price: $2.05

You can smother the budget-friendly Bake House biscuits in sausage gravy for a hearty breakfast, sandwich turkey into two halves for lunch, or serve them as a dinner-time side.

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits cost $2.99 at Target. Save money on this staple and swap out the brand name buy for this $2.05 Aldi dupe.

Price: $3.99

Tired of the same plain ravioli? Priano’s new beer cheese version is an affordable alternative that you can pair with rich homemade meat sauce, Priano Creamy Alfredo ($1.89), or Simply Nature Organic Tomato Basil Sauce ($2.45). And bonus, this frozen foodie find has 10 grams of protein per serving and no trans fat.

Price: $10.99

Start the New Year off in a healthy way with this pre-seasoned salmon. Pass on pricey takeout and cook this Mediterranean-style meal at home. Serve the savory selection with balsamic glazed vegetables, cous cous, or quinoa.

Price: $3.65

Take meat off the menu and fill up on these fiber and protein-rich veggie patties. The frozen cholesterol-free burgers include a zesty blend of 11 vegetables, making it easy to keep your New Year’s resolutions.

Compare $3.65 for a box of four from Aldi’s store-brand line to $7.99 for Amy’s Kitchen Organic California Veggie Burgers at Whole Foods Market.

Price: $2.99 per pound

Snag this garlic and pepper pork loin for under $3 a pound. The hearty roast is perfect on a cold winter night.

Turn this affordable option into a full meal and serve it with Chef’s Cupboard Scalloped Potatoes ($1.29), Season’s Choice Steamable Frozen Brussels Sprouts ($1.55), and L’Oven Fresh Garlic Herb Bread ($3.65).

Price: $3.85

With zero percent milkfat and plenty of protein, this Vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt is a healthy breakfast or snack option. Get a 32-ounce container for $3.8 at Aldi. Target sells Chobani’s brand-name version for $5.59.

Price: $4.09

Stay healthy this winter and stock up on vitamin C-rich mango-flavored OJ. The same size bottle from the Simply brand sells for $0.70 more in Giant’s grocery stores.

Price: $2.99

Blend healthy green smoothies, make a gourmet pizza, whip up a batch of guac, add these frozen avocado chunks to grilled chicken burritos, and more. 

Score the 10-ounce bag for $2.99. A slightly larger 12-ounce size pack of Pitaya Foods Avocado Pieces costs $3 more ($5.99) at Whole Foods Market.

Price: $5.99

Pass on pricey juice bar smoothies and make your own at home. If you don’t have time to mix and blend a creative concoction, this Bolthouse Farms find has everything you need. 

The refrigerated limited-edition smoothie has a decadent desert-like dark chocolate flavor — but that’s not all. It also contains eight grams of protein per serving.

Price: $10.45

Craft your own gourmet charcuterie board or antipasto platter with this ready-to-serve tray. The Specially Selected pick features savory hard salami-wrapped mozzarella cheese, pepperoni-wrapped mozzarella cheese, and prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella cheese.

Price: $4.99

Tired of takeout? Don’t drive into the winter weather just to get a tasty app. These spicy breaded beans are an affordable alternative to restaurant fare. Serve the heat-and-eat starter as-is, or pair the veggies with your favorite creamy dip.

Aldi’s store-brand lines combine high quality and low cost. So if you’re searching for a smart way to save money this month, shop our curated list of fresh refrigerated and frozen finds.

You don’t have to stop at the dairy case or freezer section. Keep saving and pack your pantry with everyday essentials, sweets, snacks, and more. Fewer trips to the grocery store mean you’ll spend less on gas, too.