Sam's Club Shoppers Swear By These Frozen Foods
You've probably already got some great go-to items on your Sam's Club shopping list. A family-sized pack of eight toothbrushes? Check. Top-rated wine perfectly priced at just under $10? Check (and sip). Giant bag of charcoal for an impromptu barbecue? Check, char-grill, and check. You're good for the year.
But did you know there's a whole section of Sam's Club devoted to saving you time and money while providing fresh taste all in one go? You guessed it — it's the frozen foods section. Stocking your freezer with icy goods is a fantastic way to prevent waste, especially when you're buying in bulk at wholesale prices. And don't worry about whether you're getting shortchanged when it comes to nutrition: Even the USDA has debunked claims that freezing foods destroys nutrients. Best of all, you can enjoy the ease of popping a ready-made treat into your oven instead of slaving over a stove at the end of a long day.
Once relegated to being a last resort when Mom's out of town, frozen foods have come a long way since good ol' Hungry Man dinners and Mama Celeste pizzas. We've seen so many tempting options that we couldn't resist sharing some of these frozen finds with you. From breakfast winners to decadent desserts, we've rounded up the best of the freezer section for your dining pleasure. Grab your sweaters and let's eat our way through the coolest aisle (literally) in Sam's Club.
Member's Mark Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
Boasting an almost perfect 4.8 star rating on the Sam's Club website, this breakfast must-have has reviewers raving. Perfect for those who want a satisfying breakfast but have a tight morning schedule, these Cinnamon French Toast Sticks crisp up nicely in a conventional oven and pack a sweet punch of sugary, cinnamon-y flavor. The best part? You can skip the sticky stuff ("no syrup needed!' says the package) and take these with you on the way to work.
No need to limit yourself, though. Satisfied reviewers love having these crunchy sticks on hand for kids' sleepovers, brunch parties, and even dessert. In a pinch, they can be prepared in less than two minutes in a microwave, saving busy families valuable time and energy. Even reviewers who claim not to have a sweet tooth enjoy this toasty snack, comparing it to the doughy fried funnel cakes you can buy at carnivals. Is anyone else's mouth watering already?
Sam's Club shoppers love a deal and you're definitely getting one here at 50 sticks per box. Regulars even love this item's convenient resealable packaging. Make Sunday scaries a thing of the past and perk up Monday morning with these gloriously golden toaster sticks.
Kellogg's Eggo Homestyle Waffles
Some classics never go out of style and these crowd-pleasing Kellogg's Eggo Homestyle Waffles are no exception. With a 4.7 star rating on the Sam's Club site, shoppers swear by these fluffy discs of pure, crispy delight. Gone are the days of heating up a heavy waffle iron, spilling batter all over the counter, and throwing burnt remains out with the trash. Eggos can be prepared in a matter of minutes, no iron, no batter, no waste.
Sam's Club shoppers love these right out of the toaster, but they also share some mouthwatering tips for enjoying Eggos beyond traditional butter and syrup. Creative reviewers recommend serving the waffles with peanut butter and honey, Nutella, strawberry jam, and even chocolate sauce and ice cream as a decadent dessert. Serving up the waffles as a savory snack is also an option, according to Kellog's suggestions. Pair them with crispy bacon strips, eggs, cheese, and spinach for a hearty breakfast sandwich or top with hummus and veggies for a quick Mediterranean-style pizza.
Clocking in at 60 waffles per box, packaged in pouches for freshness, and containing nine vitamins and minerals per serving, these Eggo Homestyle Waffles offer great value, fluffy, crispy texture, and irresistible flavor. It's no surprise these delectable syrup catchers have inspired over 500 reviews at Sam's Club.
Totino's Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Totino's Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are another frozen food classic that have withstood the test of time. This inspiration for multiple SNL skits and countless copycat recipes has a well-deserved 4.7 reviewer rating on the Sam's Club website. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or party hors d'oeuvre, these bite-sized snacks are a pleasing addition to any Sam's Club shopping list.
Reviewers describe these pizza rolls as a perfect snack for kids after school or during movie night. Busy parents serve Totino's pizza rolls with fruit on the side for a light lunch or with a large salad for dinner. Pizza rolls also make for a perfect addition to group gatherings and weekly meetings.
The rolls heat up quick in a conventional oven or microwave and come out crunchy, cheesy, and satisfying. One adventurous reviewer tried preparing the pizza rolls in an air fryer and proclaimed the results to be "AWESOME!" If you want to get fancy, try Totino's recommendation of serving your rolls with barbecue, buffalo, ranch, marinara, or nacho cheese sauce.
At a whopping 160 rolls per box, Sam's Club shoppers get a winning combination of superb value and satisfying taste. These melty mouthfuls of pepperoni goodness with close to 200 reviews are the perfect treat to add to your freezer.
Smucker's Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwiches
Just when you thought PB and Js couldn't get any better, Smucker's Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwiches elevate this timeless refreshment to near-legendary status. Cut into handy little rounds, Uncrustables consist of Smucker's classic grape jelly and creamy peanut butter sandwiched between two slices of wholesome wheat bread.
Uncrustable Sandwiches stand out from our list with the easiest prep directions ever: Take them out of the freezer and let stand for at least 30 minutes. That's it. You don't even need a microwave to thaw these babies. Best of all, there's no need to cut the crusts off for finicky kids — Smucker's has done the work for you already, ensuring no part of the sandwich ever goes to waste.
Sam's Club shoppers give this convenient treat a 4.6 star review, pointing out that Smucker's Uncrustables are good even when frozen. Parents love these for kids' lunchboxes, play dates, and picnics, and momma bloggers recommend these as an essential item on every grocery list. Reviewers love feeling like a kid again with these easy treats they can take to work and munch on throughout the day. With over 250 reviews, this freezer favorite is definitely worth a nostalgic walk down memory lane.
Member's Mark Southern Style Waffle Fries
Who needs fast food when you can make hot, crispy waffle fries in the comfort of your own home? Sam's Club is giving Chick-fil-A a run for their money with their frozen foods that rival the popular fast food restaurant's fare and offering better value to their customers at four pounds of fries per bag. With a 4.5 star rating and a ton of happy customers, Sam's Club shoppers can skip the drive-thru line and go straight home to satisfy their munchie cravings.
Member's Mark Southern Style Waffle Fries are made from 100 percent Grade A potatoes and can be prepared in a conventional oven, convection oven, or air fryer for ultimate crispiness. Reviewers on the Sam's Club site say these fries are "amazingly delicious" no matter how they're prepared and definitely taste as good as their fast food restaurant counterparts. Creative Sam's Club customers recommend brushing these with oil before air-frying to achieve maximum crunch and serving them with Cajun seasoning or other zesty sauces for added french fry flair.
Pair these waffle fries with Sam's Club's other frozen offerings, like these Southern Style Chicken Bites or Chicken Sandwiches, for the ultimate fast food restaurant experience at home. Now if only we could recreate those famous sauces...
Member's Mark Steamable Broccoli Florets
Dare we throw some veggies into this frozen food extravaganza? We've heard rumors that broccoli can be kind of good for you so we're adding these Member's Mark Steamable Broccoli Florets to the menu. You'll thank us for it someday.
These steamable florets are pretty painless to prepare, if not to eat. You can skip the rinsing and chopping business and get right to the fun part. The package itself is made for steaming your greens — there are four steamable bags inside of the outer packaging — so you can pop the whole bag in the microwave for five minutes and let stand for a minute. Carefully open the bag and pour those veggies out. Presto, your healthy vegetable side dish is ready for serving. Don't worry, traditionalists, there's an option of preparing them on the stovetop as well.
Reviewers describe these as a great frozen vegetable option that tastes fresh and is easy to prepare. One reviewer recommends roasting these frozen with olive oil, garlic, and salt. A number of shoppers point out that this particular brand is preferable to other frozen broccoli options because it offers good-sized florets as opposed to stems. With a high 4.7 star rating and over 200 reviews, these steamable treats might convince us eating our vegetables isn't so bad after all.
Ajinomoto Vegetable Chow Mein
Ajinomoto Vegetable Chow Mein is a Sam's Club favorite and it's not hard to figure out why. With ten different veggies in a savory sauce, these noodles are a great way to get your Chinese food fix in just three minutes of prep time. Busy shoppers can skip the long process of chopping vegetables, boiling water, and making noodles and sauce. These come with six individual portions that heat up perfectly in the microwave.
Reviewers call this find a "happy discovery," deem it "better than takeout," and love the fact that the ingredient list is straightforward and simple. Lovers of lo mein find this dish to be just as flavorful and satisfying as a restaurant dish. Some shoppers recommend adding a splash of soy sauce or teriyaki for extra flavor. These noodles are also great to cook with leftover meat and veggies. Paired with some chicken breasts, tofu, or other protein, Ajinomoto's Chow Mein can take your dinner plans from basic to blissful.
Unsurprisingly, this Asian-inspired delight ranks at 4.5 stars with over 350 reviews. Sam's Club shoppers make these noodles a regular part of their grocery list and you will too, once you get a taste. Here's to practicing using chopsticks in the privacy of your home!
DiGiorno Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza
No grocery list is complete without pizza, the king of the frozen food jungle. Take it from us, this Italian food staple is a must in every freezer. Melted cheese, unlimited topping options, and tomato sauce on a bed of carbs — what's not to love? Even in a category where you can't go wrong, there is a clear winner of the bunch: DiGiorno Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza.
This reigning champ is one of the most reviewed frozen product on Sam's Club's site, with more than 1,000 reviews. Shoppers can't stop raving about the crispiness of the rising crust, generous amount of tomato sauce, and home-cooked taste. You can even try dipping the crust in ranch sauce or seasoned olive oil to enhance your pizza experience. Reviewers and bloggers frequently rank this as the best of all frozen pizzas and even picky pizza eaters are happy with this brand. If you think nothing gets easier than delivery, think again. Even busy moms prefer DiGiorno's Rising Crust Pizza to the ease of delivery.
Stock up on these frozen favorites and give yourself the gift of pizza anytime you crave it. With a 4.4 star rating and accolades from picky pizza eaters across the nation, you'll be munching away in great company.
Member's Mark Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portions
Say goodbye to fishy smells invading your fridge with Member's Mark Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portions. Unlike store-bought fresh fish, these frozen fillets will wait in their individually wrapped packaging until you're good and ready to eat them. Prepping the fillets is easy: Let them thaw in the fridge, and then grill or bake to golden perfection in your oven.
Even we were surprised at the high 4.7 rating Sam's Club shoppers gave these frozen fillets. Reviewers remarked on the fresh taste, good quality, and great price. Some reviewers even say it's as good as fresh salmon. There are endless reviewer recommendations to try, such as marinating fillets in balsamic oil before baking, seasoning with adobo and then pan-frying, or grilling the fish in a fajita pan to achieve a moist and flaky texture. Do we even need to mention that salmon is a delicious addition to a low carb keto diet?
Whether you're looking to incorporate more omega-3 fatty acids to your diet, add a punch of protein to your midday meal, or serve a nutritious dinner to your family, these frozen salmon fillets with over 650 reviews will definitely deliver. At ten servings per box, you get great value and fresh flavors with minimal prep time.
Frozen Raw Easy Peel shrimp
The tide is high and we're sailing happily through the frozen aisle for some more seafood, matey. Throw a bag of this Frozen Raw Easy Peel Shrimp into your boat (or shopping cart) and let the surf 'n' turf festivities begin! Already deveined and split, these maritime goodies are simple to prepare for a quick and classy meal at home.
Now we know you can't always trust packaging, but numerous reviewers agree these frozen shrimp are easy to peel and "as good as fresh" shrimp. One reviewer even called it the "best bag of shrimp in the store." How many varieties of frozen shrimp your Sam's Club carries depends on your location, but this is still high praise indeed.
Shoppers have tried frying, grilling, baking, boiling, and steaming these, all to good effect. Can this versatile seafood choice get any better? Sure it can. Try Easy Peel Shrimp with cocktail sauce after boiling, put them in a salad, make some shrimp fried rice, or use a shrimp scampi recipe to spice up pasta night.
These frozen shrimp earned an impressive 4.6 star rating with almost 300 reviews on the Sam's Club website, so we're definitely adding this one to our grocery lists for the week. Oh hey, don't you still have that enormous bag of charcoal sitting in the garage? Maybe it's time to throw some Frozen Raw Easy Peel shrimp on the barbie.
Barber Foods Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Sam's Club's highest rated frozen entrée ranks at 4.7 stars with over 300 reviews. We weren't sure if it was possible, but somehow Barber came up with a frozen dinner entrée that looks fancy and actually tastes amazing. These Barber Foods Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breasts are made of layers of creamy cheese and slices of ham wrapped in seasoned, breaded boneless chicken.
Reviewers love these stuffed chicken breasts for an easy and fulfilling last minute dinner. They found the chicken to be moist, tender, and well-seasoned. Busy parents love these for weekday nights and, with six portions per box, there's enough to go around when surprise guests show up for supper. Shoppers recommend heating these up in an oven or air fryer for best results. Paired with spaghetti, pasta, baked potatoes, veggies, or mac 'n' cheese, Sam's Club shoppers love these tasty chicken breasts as part of a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Be sure to read the prep instructions for these entrees. To ensure the chicken is properly cooked, skip the microwave and bake in a preheated oven. We still thought these chicken breasts were uber easy to cook. All we had to do was lay them out on a foil-covered cookie sheet and let the oven work its magic for 45 minutes. Et voilà, an entire entrée was served and we didn't even break a sweat.
Member's Mark Cheesecake Miniatures
There's no excuse for forgetting dessert and we'll never do that to you, promise. Last but not least are these Member's Mark Cheesecake Miniatures, made with real cream cheese. Just thinking about cheesecake is enough to get our dopamine levels flying high but wait'll you get a taste of these beautifully decorated cake bites. Each package of cheesecake minis includes three classic flavors: traditional New York-style with a graham cracker crust, caramel chocolate chip on a chocolate cookie crust (there are actual chocolate chips on top!), and strawberry swirl on a graham cracker crust.
Seriously, what are you waiting for? If you're still deciding, maybe some reviewer comments will convince you. Shoppers called these mini cheesecakes "bites of perfect deliciousness," "elegant," and "just the right size." One reviewer tried preparing these for guests but her kids ate them up too quickly. For the lucky few who could sneak these cakes past their hordes of devouring children, they were great to serve at graduation parties, birthdays, open house events, church functions, baby showers, and office meetings. Several reviewers even served these bite-sized morsels at their wedding receptions!
It's no wonder these dreamy, creamy minis are Sam's Club's most reviewed frozen dessert item, ranking at 4.7 stars with 395 reviews. Prep is simple: Just thaw them in the fridge and serve chilled. One box includes 63 individually wrapped cheesecakes, so no one's going to catch you if you have seconds or thirds. Don't worry, we won't tell.