11 Costco Thanksgiving Buys You’ll Want To Grab Before the Rush
When it comes to grocery shopping for the holidays, you'd be wise to stock up now, as the best stuff sells out well before Nov. 26. This holds especially true for popular destinations like Costco, where some of the most sought-after items disappear at many locations in the first week of November.
The moral of the story is that you should shop now, not the week of the holiday, if you want to be able to gobble up everything you want and still save money.
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Here are 11 essentials worth grabbing on your next Costco run.
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1. Costco Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner (Online)
Price: $199.99
If you don’t want to add everything to your cart separately, this is the one-and-done pre-order you need to place now. The Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner serves eight guests and is available for pre-order now through Nov. 13. Here’s what you get:
5 pounds of ABF, free-range, Amish farm-raised, skin-on, netted turkey breast
3-pound tray of mashed potatoes
24-ounce container of turkey gravy
3-pound tray of mac and cheese
3-pound tray of sweet corn
3-pound tray of green bean casserole
2-pound tray of candied yams
3-pound tray of cornbread stuffing
20-ounce pack of cranberry relish
12 gourmet dinner rolls
2-pound tray of apple cobbler
2 whole pumpkin pies
2. Kirkland Signature Turkey Dinner Kit (In-Store)
Price: $3.99 (per pound)
This is the in-warehouse option for those who don't want to pre-order online, but act now, as it goes out of stock quickly. This turkey dinner kit includes a half boneless turkey breast, Yukon Gold potatoes, cranberry sauce, fresh vegetables, poultry gravy and herbed stuffing. It feeds about seven to eight people comfortably, and is one of the best per-person Thanksgiving values in any warehouse.
3. Kirkland Signature Whole Smoked Turkey
Price: $65.60 (per package, estimated)
Now, if you’d rather opt for à la carte than the pre-made kit and kaboodle, then you’ll need to start with the Kirkland Signature whole smoked turkey. At an average estimated price of about $65.60 (price will vary by weight and is about $5.66 a pound), this warehouse price tag undercuts most grocery stores. Plus, it’s already smoked for more than four hours and pre-cooked, so all you have to do is heat and serve.
4. Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie (58-ounce)
Price: $5.99 in-store ($6.80 online)
The most famous pie in American retail is the Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie. This is a delicious and inexpensive option to bring to a Friendsgiving if you’re in charge of dessert, or if you’ve been cooking all day and just want something easy that you can count on. Grab it soon, because the closer to Thanksgiving, the thinner the selection.
5. Kirkland Signature Imported French Brie
Price: $11.34
This Normandy brie is one of the most talked-about Costco products, as it has a ridiculous value for genuinely excellent French brie. This is probably why it sells out at many locations well before Thanksgiving weekend. At around $11 for over a pound of imported brie, it's the easiest way to upgrade your cheese board without thinking about it.
6. Green Valley Organic Pumpkin (6-count)
Price: $9.89
Six 15-ounce cans of Green Valley organic pumpkin puree come in a few dollars cheaper than other stores. If you are making several pumpkin pies, breads or side dishes this Thanksgiving, then buying in bulk is your friend. You might want to stock up now, though, as it’s shelf-stable and canned pumpkin prices spike as Thanksgiving approaches.
7. Baking Potatoes (10-pound)
Price: $6.46
Costco's 10-pound bag of baking potatoes runs cheaper than the equivalent at most grocery stores. Plus, as the most versatile vegetable for any dish, having more is always better. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast for eight or more people, that's the right amount and the right price.
8. Kirkland Signature Bacon (4-pound)
Price: $15.88
You need bacon for green bean casserole, stuffing upgrades, turkey basting and Brussels sprouts. At about $4 a pound, Costco's 4-pound Kirkland Signature bacon is consistently priced better per pound than any grocery store equivalent, and it freezes perfectly if you overbuy.
9. Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter (4-count)
Price: $10.20
Thanksgiving is essentially a vehicle for more butter. Whether it’s mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, turkey basting or pie crust, you will use all four pounds (16 sticks) of Kirkland Signature salted sweet cream butter. At $2.55 per pound ($0.64 per stick), Costco's per-pound butter price is consistently among the best in any retail channel, and stocking up now avoids the pre-holiday grocery store scramble.
10. Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese
Price: $17.12 (per package, estimated)
This crowd-pleaser sells out before Thanksgiving at many locations. This ready-to-go creamy mac and cheese pasta dish is in a party-size format for the price of a restaurant appetizer. Buy early, as it’s currently around $4.53 a pound.
11. Kirkland Signature Italian Sparkling Mineral Water (24-count)
Price: $20.08
Thanksgiving needs a lot of beverages. A 24-pack of Kirkland Signature Italian sparkling mineral water affordably covers the table for everyone who isn't drinking wine or cider. Keep a case in the trunk after your next Costco run and you're covered.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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