Shopping Guide: What to Buy at Costco For Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving is almost here! Below you can read about all the Costco Thanksgiving entrees, sides, desserts, meal kits and more! Plus I’ve included the Turkey deals from Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Remember: Costco is closed on Turkey Day…so make sure you shop by Wednesday if you’re planning to shop at Costco for Thanksgiving! Lots of new finds arriving daily in preparation for Thanksgiving in-store at Costco! We’ll be adding more, and updated what’s returning – we left in the finds from last year as many of them will return, so keep this page bookmarked so you can check back before you plan your shopping list for your Thanksgiving Costco run! Look at the dates on the posts to see what’s been updated for this year…and what’s still showing for last year’s prices (again, I’ll be updating these daily leading up to Thanksgiving!).
Costco has everything for a Thanksgiving meal, from turkey to ham to pies to pre-made mashed and sweet potatoes, pre-made veggie sides, fresh baked bread and rolls, specialty cheeses…it’s a one-stop-shop! But you have to shop BEFORE the big day…
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Recent Costco Thanksgiving Finds and Reviews
Main St Bistro Baked Scalloped Potatoes at Costco
These prepared Main St Bistro Baked Scalloped Potatoes at Costco are a super convenient side dish. They are fully baked and ready in as little as 9 minutes. Each container serves eight, with each serving containing 230 calories. Made with 100% real cheese, they are free from artificial flavors, colors, and…
What to Buy at Costco for Christmas Meals
Christmas is coming! Below you can read about many of the Costco options for your holiday entrees, sides, desserts, and more plus I’ve included cooking instructions and nutritional panels for most of the deli and bakery items! Remember: Costco is closed on Christmas Dayโฆso make sure you shop early if youโre…
Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake at Costco
If you love cheesecake like I do, then I have some good deal news for you…it’s baaaack! Right now you can now get a 4 pound Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake at Costco for $18! Same price as last year- inflation free and a SUPER DEAL for a delicious dessert! This is…
Costco Seasoned Rack of Pork with Cooking Instructions
We host almost every holiday, and love hosting in our home…but it’s a lot of work. Sometimes I need to use shortcuts and another easy ready-to-roast holiday meal option from the Costco Deli we recommend to consider is the Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rack of Pork at Costco. The Costco pre-seasoned rack…
Costco Mac and Cheese Instructions & Review
Premade Mac n’ Cheese from Costco is a fan favorite comfort food! The print on those Costco Mac and Cheese instructions is small, isn’t it? Or maybe you lost your cover, lol. Either way, if you’re wondering how to cook the Kirkland Signature Mac n’ Cheese from Costco…we got you…and good…
Kirkland Signature Shrimp Cocktail Platter at Costco
We love holiday parties that serve shrimp cocktail!! If you love hosting parties that serve fabulous food, then check out the Kirkland Signature Shrimp Cocktail Platter at Costco! This frozen, ready to serve giant fully cooked shrimp cocktail appetizer platter comes with perfectly laid out shrimp and the cocktail sauce –…
Organic Whole Turkey at Costco
2024 Thanksgiving dinner planning time again….this Fall, you can find once again find organic whole turkey at Costco in the refrigerated section. These are sold under multiple brands which vary region to region, but all are sold raw/uncooked, USDA Certified Organic, Project Non-GMO Verified and gluten free. The organic whole turkeys…
Costco Apple Pie
UPDATED November 26, 2024: While Fall is apple season, the Costco Apple Pie is available in-store for both Fall and Spring family holidays! Costco’s fresh baked apple pie is baked fresh in each local Costco bakery and it weighs in at over 4.5 lbs! This giant sized pie will feed a…
Costco Pecan Pie
Costco is known for their amazing bakery pies, but have you tried the Costco Pecan Pie? This giant 70oz house made pecan pie is a Costco fan favorite, and the ingredients are pretty much just how you’d make it if you were to make one homemade. The Costco pecan pie is…
Green Bean Casserole – NEW!
Classic Green Bean Casserole topped with Crispy Onions is now at Costco for Thanksgiving! This is an American classic, and I always wondered why Costco never made a version of it, and now they finally have! It’s a classic Green Bean Casserole with fresh Green Beans, Mushroom Sauce with Red Bell…
Costco Sweet Potatoes for Thanksgiving
Costco has tons of great holiday meal options, like these housemade fresh Costco sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the year, and we love hosting…but it’s SO MUCH WORK. If you’re like me, then you’re looking for an easy shortcut (or three) for some Thanksgiving Dinner sides…
Premade Real Mashed Potatoes at Costco
Back for a Thanksgiving dinner cameo at my house, the Kirkland Signature deli pre-made real mashed potatoes at Costco are now in stores. These are extra large sized to feed a crowd – or see below for some of my serving ideas to use all of these up! A fall favorite,…
Kirkland Signature Shrimp Cocktail at Costco
Shrimp cocktail at Costco is a super easy and classic appetizer – especially this time of year as it’s a popular party food. Or you can just eat your shrimp cocktail as a meal (we might be guilty of that sometimes). The fully cooked peeled shrimp come with a zesty cocktail…
Kirkland Signature Loaded Mashed Potatoes at Costco
Back again for 2024 – this beloved prepared side option in the Costco Deli is in warehouses again and no price increase over last year woohoo – and perfect timing with Fall holidays coming up! These prepared Loaded Mashed Potatoes come with shredded cheese, bacon crumbles and sour cream – and…
Costco Peppermint Bark
I am a HUGE fan of peppermint bark and the Costco Peppermint Bark does not disappoint! Costco’s Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark is back for the holidays 2024, and this is a Costco member fan favorite item. This seasonal sweet treat is popular for its tasty mix of Belgian chocolate and peppermint….
Whole Turkey at Whole Foods – Organic and Conventional
If you’re shopping around for your Thanksgiving, Christmas or Holiday Turkey and wondering how much the whole turkey at Whole Foods costs, you’re in the right place! 365 By Whole Foods has both organic whole turkey and conventional turkeys available in-store and online now…as well as a full range of prepared…
Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
The Costco Deli just dropped a prepared Kirkland Signature Polenta with Roasted Vegetables – I bought one and dropped a quick review below as well as the calories, fat and other nutritional info, ingredients and cooking instructions (if you’re over 40 those panels are tiny, dang!). It is vegetarian – however…
Costco Turkey Dinner Meal Kit & Cooking Instructions
Looking for a quick shortcut to a complete Thanksgiving Dinner or just need a smaller meal? Costco has a Turkey Dinner Meal Kit at Thanksgiving time and it’s a great deal! The complete Turkey Dinner contains a turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potato, green beans, gravy and cranberry sauce. See below for…
Kirkland Signature Plain Cheesecake at Costco
In the refrigerated cases in the Costco Bakery, you’ll find a super sized 72 oz plain Bakery fresh Cheesecake at Costco perfect for year-round Holiday hosting or any special occasion! These huge Kirkland cheesecakes are made fresh in each local Costco bakery, and will serve about 16 guests for dessert. Scroll…
Fresh Whole Turkey at Costco
Thanksgiving fresh whole turkey at Costco is not yet in stock – in 2023 it was $0.99 per pound! We’ll update this as soon as it lands! Rest of post is from 2023: Find these whole Butterball Tom or Hen Turkeys are fully defrosted and you can find them in the…
Pumpkin Cheesecake at Costco
With the Fall season and holidays comes pumpkins and cheesecake…which are two of our personal favorites, so why not have them together?? Yes, please! Costco Pumpkin Cheesecake has hit the Costco Bakery shelves, and it’s SO GOOD! This GIANT 78 ounce cheesecake weights in at nearly 5 pounds! Each Kirkland Signature…
Kirkland Signature Whole Smoked Turkey at Costco
Looking for a fully cooked and turkey for Thanksgiving? One option you might consider is the Kirkland Signature Whole Smoked Turkey at Costco! I bought this and it was good! If you haven’t had smoked turkey before, read on, because it’s not a traditional Thanksgiving turkey, but I do recommend it!…
Kirkland Signature Spiral Ham at Costco
The Kirkland Signature Spiral Ham at Costco is a fan favorite for holiday meals. These large, whole spiral cut hickory smoked hams come with a brown sugar glaze packet, and are fully cooked. This is a very popular Costco Fan Favorite item for family meals from Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to…
Kirkland Signature Master Carve Boneless Ham at Costco – Review and Instructions
This KS boneless ham at Costco is a great cold weather meal, and you can freeze them to keep on hand for later. The Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham is Applewood Smoked, uncarved, fully cooked and ready-to-eat. I like this because it’s boneless and much smaller in size so it…
Giant Costco Pumpkin Pie Back in 2024 and still $5.99
Updated for September 2024: The legendary Costco Pumpkin Pie is back again for Fall 2024. We’re big fans of this Costco pie and its just as big as last year (and every other year before that) aaaaaand it’s inflation proof – still costs $5.99! The pumpkin pie is a Costco fan…
20% Off Honey Baked Ham Discount for Costco Members
Hands down, this is one of my favorite deals to get at Costco. Costco members save 20% off at the Honey Baked Ham Store through the Costco Discount Gift Card purchase program. I buy this every year (sometimes twice) – it only hits stores twice a year – right before Thanksgiving…
2024 Costco Deli Platter Order Form
It’s a new year, and a new selection of deli platters at Costco (see last year’s party platter selection here). I’ve got the updated Costco deli platter order form for you below to download/print. If you’re hosting an event or party and are looking for budget friendly sandwich or appetizer platters,…
Update: Costco King Crab Legs Price 2023
December 31, 2023 Update: Red King Crab Legs are now $39.99 per pound at Costco. These are 4-7 count per package and sold in about 1.5 – 2.5 lb packages. Generally they hover around $80-$100 per package. I spotted a few around $60 but not many. These are much larger than…
Best Thanksgiving Turkey Deals Under $1 Per Pound
Inflations has driven up the price of many foods – and Thanksgiving can get expensive really fast if you’re on a budget – so I wanted to put a list together of the places that I know are selling a Thanksgiving Turkey for less than $1 per pound. Saving money on…
Tipiak Holiday French Macarons at Costco – 2023
Tipiak French Macarons at Costco are famous! Costco gets a fresh flavor assortment periodically, and for the Fall and Winter holidays this year in 2023, they have a brand new box of these specialty cookies in the following flavors and fillings: Chocolate Hazelnut, Peppermint, Salted Caramel, Pistachio, Pumpkin Spice and Almond…
Kirkland Signature Gingerbread Decorating Kits at Costco
The Kirkland Signature Gingerbread Decorating Kits at Costco are back again this year for the winter holidays in 2023. These decorate-your-own authentic German gingerbread kits contain three extra large jumbo gingerbread men plus all the things you need to decorate them. There’s no mixing or baking and unlike the gingerbread house…
Organic Cranberry Sauce at Costco
Back for Thanksgiving this year is this Organic Cranberry Sauce at Costco. Made from simple ingredients, the Grain & Simple Organic Cranberry Sauce is gluten free, non-GMO and vegetarian. This is a popular item every year! See all our Thanksgiving finds here! Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving 2021 at Costco Calories, Ingredients…
Roast Turkey Breast Thanksgiving Dinner at Costco Serves 8-10
This year Costco is not offering their Roast Turkey Breast Thanksgiving Dinner on Costco.com that serves 8-10 people. Find info about the Turkey Dinner Meal Kits sold in-store here. Costco members can order Bacon-Wrapped Turducken Roast with Italian Sausage Stuffing or a Halal Frozen Whole Young Turkey for delivery from Costco.com….
Costco Deli Platters – Order Form and Prices
Wondering what deli platters are available at Costco? We got you! Here’s all the various Costco Deli Platters you can order, what they include, how much they cost, and a downloadable order form so you can fill it out at home and just drop it in the order form slot next…
Wild Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab at Costco
Everyone does the holidays their own way – and seafood and shellfish are certainly a popular one! You can grab Kirkland Signature Wild Caught Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab at Costco right now – they come in a 2-pack in the refrigerated meat and seafood open cases. I’m a huge seafood and…
Pumpkin Spice Loaf at Costco
Fall is coming, and that means pumpkin spice EVERYTHING season! And fan favorite Pumpkin Spice Loaf at Costco is back in the Costco Bakery! This pumpkin spice bread loaf is generously topped with cream cheese icing and white chocolate shavings…so if you’re a fan of the Pumpkin Streusel Muffins and the…
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We liked the Blueberries and Cream muffins from the Costco Bakery. Costco has updated their…
Banana Nut Loaf – New in Costco Bakery
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