Best Food Finds at Costco

Published on Monday, February 2, 2009, by Lessley Anderson / Edit Post

Chowhounds are revealing the best stuff to get a Costco, and some things to avoid. Good: Kirkland meatballs, French feta, king crab, Bolthouse Farms carrot juice, Sabra hummus. Bad: teriyaki chicken meatballs, marinated Alaskan salmon prepackaged in individual servings, sushi (too gummy!), chile verde (too salty!).

Chowhound Eugene Park writes: “Not sure if this is available in all Costcos, but I’ve bought black truffle butter from the San Francisco & Foster City locations. Best $8.99 I’ve spent in some time. Makes even plain Jane french bread taste amazing, esp. if the bread’s been sliced thin and toasted.”

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  • Oh I am sure I will, thanks for the tip. I plan on picking it up tomorrow, I will be sure to tell you what I think!

  • Oh wow! No I haven’t, but if it’s the same brand I am sure its amazing! I have to try that! The Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce is located in the refrigerated section; it comes in a tray type of dish. The flavor combination of the sweat soft bread pudding drenched with the salted caramel topping is totally new and different. I thought the salty taste in the caramel might put me off, but...+READ

    Oh wow! No I haven’t, but if it’s the same brand I am sure its amazing! I have to try that! The Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce is located in the refrigerated section; it comes in a tray type of dish. The flavor combination of the sweat soft bread pudding drenched with the salted caramel topping is totally new and different. I thought the salty taste in the caramel might put me off, but it works amazingly because its not too sweet... You will love it!-COLLAPSE

  • I am a huge caramel fan! Tomorrow is my Costco shopping day; I am totally going to pick one up! Sounds delish! Have you tried the Stuffed French Toast stuffed with Cream Cheese, Cranberries, and Apricots? I am almost positive that it’s made by the same brand. It’s really yummy, and totally not what I expected! I was thinking it would be too much but it is just the perfect amount of everything for...+READ

    I am a huge caramel fan! Tomorrow is my Costco shopping day; I am totally going to pick one up! Sounds delish! Have you tried the Stuffed French Toast stuffed with Cream Cheese, Cranberries, and Apricots? I am almost positive that it’s made by the same brand. It’s really yummy, and totally not what I expected! I was thinking it would be too much but it is just the perfect amount of everything for a brunch with friends and it’s so easy!-COLLAPSE

  • Usually I am not a big fan of pre-refrigerated desserts, but I do have a soft spot for bread pudding… so when I stumbled upon the Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce, I decided to give it a try. Thank the Lord I did, it was amazing! I brought it over to a dinner party and there was not one morsel left! People thought I had baked it and begged me for the recipe… Unfortunately I had to come...+READ

    Usually I am not a big fan of pre-refrigerated desserts, but I do have a soft spot for bread pudding… so when I stumbled upon the Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce, I decided to give it a try. Thank the Lord I did, it was amazing! I brought it over to a dinner party and there was not one morsel left! People thought I had baked it and begged me for the recipe… Unfortunately I had to come clean and tell them I purchased it at Costco. The brand that makes this miracle Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce is Home Chef Kitchen (Signature Recipe). I would totally recommend all of you pick it up! It’s really a special product! I have to go to two different thanksgiving dinners this year, and am planning on bringing the Bread Pudding to both events! Ha ha ha…-COLLAPSE

  • Kirkland Albacore tuna packs
    Crunchmaster Gluten Free Crackers
    Mango salsa
    Tapenade
    pesto
    deli chicken salad
    Ground beef
    Ground turkey
    IQF chicken
    smoked salmon log
    assorted cheese trays
    Aidell's chicken meatballs (pineapple and teriyaki)
    (Windshield wiper blades- cheap and excellent quality!)

  • Some branches have excellent USDA prime steaks at $7.99 to $8.99 a pound. Check them out. Mine were prime marbled, tender and delicious.