I’ve worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 14 things I always get in the frozen food aisles for my family.

Whether it’s a busy work or school day, Kellogg’s Eggo waffles are fast and convenient for when we don’t have time to make breakfast. I like to serve them lightly toasted and crispy, topped with sugar-free syrup and strawberries.

I really like that they’re made without any artificial flavors or colors and have nine vitamins and minerals. Kellogg’s Eggo homestyle waffles come in a box of 72, with six 12-count resealable packages.

Kellogg’s Eggo waffles are $12 at my store.

The Island Way sorbet shells are a great dessert with a smooth flavor that’s both refreshing and relatively low-calorie. The sorbet is frozen in fruit shells and, according to its packaging, is gluten-free.

Each box contains 12 fruity-flavored sorbet shells stuffed with heavenly-coconut, red-berry-and-ruby-grapefruit, passionate-mango, and zesty-pomegranate flavors.

My Costco sells this sweet dessert for $15.50.

Red’s Meat Lovers burritos are a game changer when it comes to a quick breakfast. The breakfast burritos contain bacon, pork, scrambled eggs, and a blend of cheddar, pepper jack, and mozzarella.

One burrito, which has 16 grams of protein and 380 calories, can be heated up and ready in under two minutes.

One 10-count box of Red’s Meat Lovers breakfast burritos costs $15.60 at my warehouse.

The Meat District steak-house chicken party wings are my go-to for get-togethers. The crispy wings burst with flavor and are perfectly tender.

I like to cook them in my air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes to make them extra crispy. I buy a 3-pound package for $14 at my local store.

This isn’t just any corn dog — this is a Korean-style treat with potato chunks and mozzarella cheese in every bite. I’d say it’s like a big version of a mozzarella stick with a twist, as it’s basically battered cheese topped with potatoes.

To get them nicely crispy, I place them in my air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. An eight-count box of corn dogs costs $12 at my warehouse.

There are few dinner options more convenient and fast for when you don’t feel like cooking than the Ajinomoto Yakitori chicken with Japanese-style fried rice.

The chicken and rice are made with grilled white meat and tender vegetables in a savory sauce. The box contains six 9-ounce packages of the easy-to-prepare meal. Just pop one of the packages in the microwave for three minutes and serve with your favorite side.

Each box of the Ajinomoto Yakitori chicken with fried rice is $15 at my store. 

The Kirkland Signature sausage and beef lasagna is a family favorite when it comes to Italian-style food. This meaty lasagna has so many delicious flavors, I’d say it’s pretty close to homemade without all the labor.

I like to think of this dinner as a set-it-and-forget-it meal, as you just place it on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven at 375 degrees F for 55 minutes. Each bite gives you a taste of the Italian sausage, beef, sauce, and cheese — though I like to add some more mozzarella to my portion. 

At my Costco, a package of two trays is $16.90, which is two dinners for the price of one in my four-person household.

This 8-pound bag of Ore-Ida golden crinkles french fries is the biggest package of the potato side I’ve come across.

French fries are so versatile and can be used with many dinners as a quick but satisfying side.

The Ore-Ida french fries are only $10 at my store.

If you’re looking for something with a lot of protein, try the Foster Farms jumbo corn dogs.

The chicken franks are dipped in a honey batter and contain 10 grams of protein per serving. Air fry or microwave them for 12 minutes, and they’re ready to eat.

A box of 28 corn dogs is $13 at my Costco.

The Just Bare chicken-breast pieces are my meal-prepping go-to because they’re a great source of protein in so many dishes. I like to cook my chicken with some seasonings and diced onion and serve with a side of rice and mixed veggies.

The best thing about the uncooked chicken morsels is that they’re fast and convenient, as you just place the frozen pieces on a pan and they’re ready in 10 minutes.

According to its packaging, the Just Bare chicken is 99% fat-free with 23 grams of protein per serving, and has no artificial preservatives or flavors.

I can get 4 pounds of diced chicken for $18 at my warehouse.

The Don Lee Farms green-chili and chicken bowls are great, quick meals loaded with protein. Each bowl contains riced cauliflower, sweet corn, and shredded dark-meat chicken.

They’re satisfying and easy to make — all I need to do is microwave them for four to five minutes. 

A four-pack of Don Lee chicken bowls is $13.80 at my Costco.

When I want a meal that tastes homemade but is quick to make, Rao’s eggplant Parmesan is a go-to.

Each package contains tender, breaded-eggplant slices topped with marinara sauce and imported Italian cheeses. Each box contains two trays that can feed about five people each.

This meal comes together within 60 to 65 minutes in the oven. Rao’s eggplant Parmesan is $17 at my store.

Red’s organic bean-and-cheese burritos make a great after-school snack. The 10-pack of burritos contains organic pinto beans, seasoned organic brown rice, white cheddar, and Monterey Jack.

Each burrito is organic, vegetarian-friendly, and contains 13 grams of protein. I simply pop them in the microwave or place them in the air fryer.

My Costco sells a box of Red’s organic bean-and-cheese burritos for $13.

The Better Fish all-natural skinless barramundi just hit shelves at my Costco. This fish is known for its sweet, mild, and buttery flavor.

The bag contains individually frozen filets, which is convenient if you want to thaw and eat one at a time.

A bag of barramundi filets is $17 at my Costco.

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This story was originally published on August 4, 2023, and most recently updated on September 3, 2024.