Holiday meal planning doesn’t require breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen. Aldi’s frozen food section offers these budget-friendly staples that simplify holiday cooking while keeping costs low.
Season’s Choice Frozen Broccoli Florets
- Price: $1.15
Aldi’s Season’s Choice frozen broccoli provides a nutritious, affordable side dish option. Steam these florets and season with butter and garlic for an effortless holiday vegetable that costs less than $1.50 per serving for four people.
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Season’s Choice Green Beans
- Price: $1.09
These frozen green beans offer year-round availability at a fraction of fresh produce costs. According to Eat This, Not That, Aldi’s frozen vegetables match the nutritional value of fresh options while eliminating prep time and waste.
Specially Selected Macarons
- Price: $7.99
These frozen French macarons serve 9 people, making the per-serving cost under 89 cents. They provide an elegant dessert option that rivals bakery prices of $2 to $3 per macaron.
Appetitos Mozzarella Sticks
- Price: $3.29
Perfect for casual holiday gatherings, these mozzarella sticks cost approximately 43 cents per mozzarella stick. Bake them for 10 minutes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that requires zero preparation.
Kirkwood Frozen Chicken Breasts
- Price: $5.59 (1.4 pounds)
At roughly $4 per pound, these frozen chicken breasts cost much less than fresh chicken according to USDA price data. Thaw overnight and prepare for holiday meals without sacrificing quality.
Fremont Fish Market Salmon Fillets
- Price: $8.45 (16 ounces)
Individually wrapped salmon fillets eliminate waste and provide portion control. Consumer Reports has noted that properly frozen fish often exceeds “fresh” fish quality, as it’s frozen immediately after catch.
Breakfast Best Waffles
- Price: $2.39
At less than 24 cents per waffle, these frozen waffles from Aldi provide easy holiday breakfast solutions for houseguests at significantly lower costs than restaurant options.
Jus-Rol Puff Pastry
- Price: $3.87
Frozen puff pastry transforms simple ingredients into impressive holiday desserts. Create fruit tarts or apple turnovers at a fraction of bakery costs by picking this up at Aldi.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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