4 Kirkland Products I Never Thought I’d Buy at Costco

People talk about their adoration for grocery store chains like Aldi and Trader Joe’s, but you will need to rip my Costco card from my cold, dead hands. I adore Costco. I go there at least twice a month, if not every week. I stock my pantry with mostly Costco products. Peek into my fridge and you’ll find that most of my cheese was purchased there. If I’m pressed for time, I rely on the frozen foods that are always staples on my Costco list to help me get dinner on the table fast. 

A lot of the products I buy from Costco are its store-brand, Kirkland Signature, including olive oil, nuts, feta cheese, even my daughter’s favorite leggings. But there are plenty of Kirkland-brand items I push my shopping cart right past as I peruse the aisles. 

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On my last trip, I decided to give five new-to-me Kirkland Signature products a try. And four of them were so good, they’ve gained permanent spots in my home. 

Five-Cheese Tortelloni with Parmigiano Reggiano

I have already waxed poetic about my love of the pumpkins and bats ravioli sold at Costco around Halloween, going so far to say that I was planning on stocking up to eat them well into the winter. But I’ve found my new favorite filled pasta—ever. The Five-Cheese Tortelloni with Parmigiano Reggiano is cheesy, creamy and cooks up in minutes. We’ve enjoyed it sauced (with Rao’s from Costco, of course) and in broth along with chopped veggies, and both were delicious meals. I’ve even started turning half of the package into tortelloni salad for our daughter’s school lunch. Look for them in the refrigerated section.

Everything Bagel Seasoned Cod

While I do typically buy frozen fish at Costco, I haven’t bought any of their seasoned or breaded fish before. And while I like everything bagel seasoning fine enough, I wasn’t as into it as other people were a few years ago when the mix was at the peak of its popularity. Still, the Everything Bagel Seasoned Cod intrigued me. And after we had it once, I will always have it in my freezer until it’s no longer available. I cooked it in my toaster oven air fryer from frozen, and it came out crispy and delicious less than 15 minutes later. We ate it with roasted potatoes and a salad, but I’m really looking forward to turning the fillets into fish sandwiches. 

Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks

Even though I have a kid, chicken nuggets were never a staple in our house (until recently, I’ll get to that). Sure, we’d order them sometimes if we were out to eat, but I didn’t make them at home. Then a local fast-food restaurant opened up and served a salad with chicken nuggets on top, which prompted me to re-create the dish at home. And ever since, it’s been a dinner we make at least once a month. These Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks from Costco will be my go-to for that dinner from now on. They’re made from boneless, skinless chicken breast and cook up nice and crispy. 

Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza

I’m no stranger to cauliflower-crust pizza. My husband avoided gluten for several years, and Milton’s Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Crust pizza (which can also be found at Costco) was his favorite. So much so that we still buy it. I decided to give the Kirkland Signature Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza a try, and it was just as good. It’s covered with a generous amount of veggies, including peppers, zucchini and mushrooms, plus sausage and pepperoni. It was very savory and the crust was sturdy like a regular pizza crust. I like to pair it with a simple salad or crudités and ranch. One-quarter of the pizza packs 900 milligrams of sodium, but we only eat this once or twice a month and keep the sodium of our other meals in check otherwise.

The Bottom Line

Trying a new product from Costco can feel like a commitment—they don’t exactly sell products in small quantities! But it can be worth it, especially if you find something everyone in your household enjoys.