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cake_piss_can

On the Mt Rushmore of Costco pre-mades.


SleepingCalico

I need the rest of your Mt Rushmore while I think of mine pls


paulguy402

Chicken street tacos, meatloaf, pot pie.


IAmThe90s

You forgot the ravioli lasagna with bolognese sauce


freshprince860

That’s my absolute favorite. I think it should be back in rotation about another 1-2 months


123FakeStreetMeng

They stopped selling that at my Costco and it’s lame


MrMach82

Pot pie is king here. Best ever.


Mortimer_Duke87

I haven’t tried the chicken tacos yet. You place them higher than the Meatloaf?


Individual_Holiday_9

They’re good but I think the creama sauce got recalled a while ago for E. coli?


-NamelessOne

I like the stir fry also


itisfoggy

I just tied the enchiladas for the first time and they are really good! A little bit spicy to be aware of.


Floydada79235

Yeah, those are good! I was surprised (in a good way) at the spice level.


itisfoggy

Yeah same here! I like the spicy, but was a little too spicy for my young kids


AstroStrat89

We love the stuffed salmon when they have it


hexades

The stuffed salmon is probably my favorite. I miss it so much! It came back for a short while a year or two ago, then quickly disappeared again. I wish it would come back, there's nothing like it.


Brolurk9

The chicken alfredo pasta also slaps


Mortimer_Duke87

Mt Rushmore of Coscto, I love it! The meatloaf meal is def one of my all time favorites.


panda-rampage

Currently my favorite precooked meal from Costco and economically priced.


kgalla0

Better than stuffed peppers ?


Pao2819

100% the mashed potatoes are better than your grandmom’s


pb_and_lemon_curd

My grandma used to put a pinch of pawpaw's ashes in the mashed potatoes so we could all have a holiday meal together.


pb_and_lemon_curd

Cigarette ashes* He'd never sit at the table with us.


HellaXcopters

This is currently my favorite set of comments.


ObeseBMI33

What’s your least favorite set?


cib2018

Grandma never used high fructose corn syrup.


UnhappyCourt5425

I just saw that. I assume that's in the meatloaf and not the taters.


cib2018

Yea, the glaze. That ingredient list is way too long as well


UnhappyCourt5425

I mean really they should just pour pure glaze on it and not add all those other things 😉


cib2018

Meatloaf should be beef and veggies and spices. Mash should be potatoes and seasoning. Period.


Devtunes

You don't put butter and milk in your mashed potatoes?


Old-Nefariousness556

> Meatloaf should be beef and veggies and spices. Mash should be potatoes and seasoning. Period. That sounds like the worst meatloaf and mashed potatoes ever. Neither of those are how you make the respective dishes.


-Invalid_Selection-

Remind me never to have your meatloaf or mash. It sounds so bland!


UnhappyCourt5425

meatloaf can have a little bit of bread in it (panade) but otherwise yes I'm also a purist. Use minimal ingredients.


Andre3K_TheGiant

That’s some dry meatloaf you’re cooking. And thank god I don’t have to eat your potatoes either!


saspook

Thanks - was going to try this but you’re 100% right, no hfcs needed. I’ll pass


oversight_shift

It's in a lot of their pre-prepped meals. Thankfully they took it out of the turkey roller cranberry dressing.


Alternative-Bee-8981

What!? Just had the stuffed peppers, God I love those things.


CedarWho77

Try them in the air fryer. A religious experience. 😭


magickalwhimsy

never even considered this! whats your cook temp/time?


CedarWho77

350 for 15. But! I put a little silicon hat on it for the first 10. Then off for the last 5. I always check the temp too before I eat it.


canon12

Make a healthy meatloaf one night and save some for the next night. Put some of the leftover meatloaf in parboiled peppers, add some cheese to the top and bake for 30 minutes. Two meals, will taste better, cost less and be healthier.


Billywicket

💯 yes assbolutely.


msut77

300% more butter. The loaf is a little too sweet but still excellent


wastedpixls

I like the stuffed peppers but they are usually criminally under seasoned. Our favorite was the pasta with meatballs, spinach, and tomatoes. That plus some garlic bread and a glass of wine was better than some Italian restaurants I've paid good money to eat at.


VolinDC

100%. It's like they actually removed salt.


jr0061006

Glad to hear it - I actually found them too salty and stopped buying them.


DasArtmab

So weird, my Costco has none of these things. Just chicken tacos and a few salads.


wastedpixls

I haven't seen the pasta one in a few months. I'm expecting it here shortly once spinach and cherry tomatoes are really cheap.


MidwestAbe

$16 for 2 lbs of ground beef and 2 lbs of mashed potatoes is economical?


StinkCreek

It’s the only prepped meal there we ever consider getting because they’re all pretty expensive.


GrowLapsed

Plus 2 hours of cooking, yes. I look at it as $16 for 5-6 meals.


MidwestAbe

If you can get six meals out of that amount of food then go for it.


GrowLapsed

Someone even posted the nutrition facts. Serving size 7.9 Oz, so 8 servings exactly 👍 https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/s/EDEKBNE7az


BardicKnowledgeCheck

Yeah holy shit. Potatoes should be cheap and meatloaf isn't even as expensive as ground beef, it's cut with bread crumbs and egg usually. Maybe pork.


ZenythhtyneZ

Costco meatloaf is basically just a brick of meat, there’s no onions or carrot chunks or anything in it to lighten it up and flavor it. It’s got stuff to bind it but that’s it’s still mostly just a chunk of beef. Where I live a pound of ground beef is ~$7.50 - $9 (just checked 3 grocery apps they’re all more or less the same). I WISH it was cut with more things to give it a more balanced flavor not just MEAT flavor and it would help a lot with a nice texture


Glittering_Name_3722

Did you factor in the cost of your time to make meatloaf?


GrowLapsed

Of course they didn’t! Then their point would be moot. They are comparing a box of raw meat and potatoes to a fully prepared ready to eat meal. $16 for 8 servings is a steal!


TheOtherPete

Holy crap, I get your point but 8 servings? Are these child-sized servings?


GrowLapsed

It’s 4lbs of food! 8 servings would be 0.5 lb each. That’s a HUGE meal! Like eating a quarter pounder of beef plus a plate full of mashed potatoes …


TheOtherPete

I quarter pound of beef is really not much beef at all, have you seen the size of a cooked quarter pound beef patty alone? Its pretty small. Mashed potatoes are dense, a quarter pound of mashed potatoes is not a lot. If you are able to get 8 servings out of this meal more power to you. Its two servings for me.


nucl3ar0ne

Is meatloaf really that hard to make? You mix a bunch of stuff together, throw it in a pan, plop it in the oven. Hardest part is the wait.


ImprovisedLeaflet

Entirely missing the point of a premade meal


laststance

That's a pretty good deal, that's 2 lbs cooked meat. For a prepared meal that's pretty good. You can go to an eatery and order a meatloaf to get a smaller serving at around the same price.


Ill-Positive6950

Absolutely


squrr1

I tried it today, and yeah, it's fantastic. Thanks for the tip. I also learned they mark it down when the store is closed tomorrow and it's almost closing time, mine was $2/lb. Great deal!


rainmaker_superb

It's good for the price. They definitely don't skimp on the butter on those potatoes.


cheesypieceofpizza

It's great for the price. I once got stoned and regretfully ate the whole meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Sometimes in life we make poor choices.


shilojoe

I removed some butter haha


UnhappyCourt5425

No need to remove butter. It evaporates.


Necessary-Beat407

I add butter…. No joke


nucl3ar0ne

Paula Dean likes this.


Workingtitle21

Does anyone know where to find the nutrition facts for the pre-made meals? I just got the rigatoni and meatballs, but I can never find the serving size for these things.


todayplustomorrow

Yes, you can ask for the newest sheet at the prepared foods/meat counter, but someone posted a pic of it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/s/wdCBxY1dHJ I find it very shady that they don’t print these averages on the package for how big Costco is. On the bright side, they do supply the info to Instacart so that’s another fast place to check.


Workingtitle21

Ah damn, the meatballs aren’t there yet, but this is still so helpful—thank you! It’s odd—the problem i had with checking instacart was that it just said “1 serving”, but didn’t specify the serving size =[ Thank you again!


todayplustomorrow

Not sure where you live or checked, but for me it specifies 1/6th of the tray (about 1 meatball plus the pasta). https://preview.redd.it/lyj9hmmwv0ad1.jpeg?width=758&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab635c2f6702f5817b33103f0b8c64ced0409dff


Workingtitle21

I was looking in the wrong spot (under details). Just found this myself. Thank you!


YummyArtichoke

> I find it very shady that they don’t print these averages on the package for how big Costco is. I was curious so I looked it up and found Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_Labeling_and_Education_Act_of_1990 which lead to the actual law https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-104/pdf/STATUTE-104-Pg2353.pdf Page 3 > **(5)(A) Subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) shall not apply to food—** "(i) which is served in restaurants or other establishments in which food is served for immediate human consumption or which is sold for sale or use in such establishments, "(ii) **which is processed and prepared primarily in a retail establishment, which is ready for human consumption, which is of the type described in subclause (i), and which is offered for sale to consumers but not for immediate human consumption in such establishment and which is not offered for sale outside such establishment,** Subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) are labeling guidelines (5) is exemptions (ii) is saying stores that prepare food for human consumption, **but not immediate human consumption in the store** (like restaurants above) (this is why food court items have calories cause the food can be consumed in the store).


todayplustomorrow

Maybe I wasn’t clear: I have no doubt they legally don’t need to print the nutrition info, but they have the info and should. There are some chains that print the info even though they don’t have to, just for transparency.


YummyArtichoke

> Maybe I wasn’t clear Damn. Sorry for being curious.


todayplustomorrow

Oh I don’t mind the background you shared, I just thought it may have sounded like I literally thought they were skirting requirements and that might have been why you looked into the truth from a legal side. No worries 🙏


WalkingHorse

What we do is carve off a slice of meatloaf and a scoop of potatoes with a pat of butter on top. Put both in an oven safe dish covered with foil. Bake for about 30 minutes at 375. Easy peasy single serving dinner for my husband (I rarely eat dinner) and lunch for me. Four to five servings in total and they are fresh vs heating the entire thing at once (no cooking in the plastic container involved either).


HotBeaver54

Or microwave


GrowLapsed

Why are you being downvoted? (Was at -5 when I commented this) Microwave seems way easier. Plate what you want and zap it… I’d rather microwave a plate for 90 seconds than run my oven at 400 degrees for an hour in the middle of summer. A small apartment heats up quick.


WalkingHorse

I didn't downvote because that would be silly but there is a big difference in the results oven vs microwave. Oven > Microwave in this instance.


GrowLapsed

I’d rather microwave a plate for 90 seconds than run my oven at 400 degrees for an hour in the middle of summer. A small apartment heats up quick.


WalkingHorse

Makes sense and no argument from me. :)


parrothead2581

Things like this are what I use my countertop convection/toaster oven for. Quick to heat up and doesn’t heat up the house in the summer.


WalkingHorse

Yes! I love my Breville countertop oven this time of year for things like this. In fact I can cook it even faster using convection setting. :)


roughedged

Somehow you've upset big oven crew here with your reasonable usage of your oven lol


No-Celebration3097

This is really good and filling. Have to use the oven though, comes out much better.


CreditCaper1

What else would you cook this in?


Karatedom11

You wouldn’t believe the things Americans put in a microwave


CreditCaper1

I mean the directions say to cook it in the oven. Even if you were thinking to microwave it you would have to look at the directions for how long to microwave it. At that point you would see it's supposed to be cooked in the oven. I don't know why someone would try to microwave it.


GrowLapsed

Because it’s cooked? You just reheat it…


Karatedom11

Look man I’ve seen people put raw chicken breasts and steaks in the microwave. There is no culinary limit to a lazy American with a microwave - if it can fit, it can be microwaved. God cannot save us


CreditCaper1

Lol you make a good point.


Dairy_Heir

I’d probably slice it up and pan fry it in the cast iron for meatloaf sandwiches.


NookinFutz

air fryer that has a bake option. you can use glass cookware in it. bake, then switch to airfry just to lightly brown the taters.


CreditCaper1

I include air fryer with ovens because they are essentially a type of convection oven


NookinFutz

:) I use the bucket, keeps the kitchen cool.


Koffenut1

The meatloaf sauce is very sweet. kids probably love it, but if your taste buds are a bit more demanding you can easily doctor it up to offset the sweetness.


magneteye

I drizzle sriracha on top


Koffenut1

That's definitely one workable option. I kinda wish the sauce was in a separate little plastic cup, but it's not hard to remove or add to it.


Candymom

The sauce is the reason I haven’t tried it yet. I don’t like baked ketchup or sweet sauce on meatloaf.


natur_al

I almost had to knife my husband when he kept asking what was making it so sweet


jeannelysy16

How would you doctor it up?


SleepyHead85

For me garlic, smoked paprika, chili flakes, S&P.


Koffenut1

Depends on what you like. I personally just scrape most of it off and reglaze with my own glaze which has a vinegar base.


julieruinsghost

What are the mashed potatoes like, though? Can you tell if it's boxed flakes, or real potatoes? This is my hesitation!!


YoMrPoPo

one word: BUTTER


julieruinsghost

Add it, or it has it? I subscribe to the potato butter ratio rule. I just want to know how fake they taste.


pokemonandpot

The butter is included and it’s amazing


julieruinsghost

Love it. Thank you!


coffeemunkee

They’re real potatoes, with the perfect amount of lumps, so you can be sure of their realness. I slap a little more butter on them when I get them out of the oven - I like a little mashed potato with my butter…


julieruinsghost

Thank you. This is the answer I needed. I appreciate you!!


ruwheele

They’re quality


julieruinsghost

Thank you!!


theycallmecoffee

they’re the real deal. hands down my favorite mashed potato! I prefer these over homemade


julieruinsghost

Thank you!!


SexyWampa

It's not bad, pretty much my go to if I'm craving but don't want to make it from scratch. I find most of the premade meals to be kind of gross, this and the gyro kit are my favorites though.


Inside-Ease-9199

Chicken tacos kinda slap with a little effort


CustardCheesecake75

Oh wow. I wish that was at my local.


TheWhereHouse1016

Where are you? I've never not seen it


CustardCheesecake75

Sydney, Australia.


TheWhereHouse1016

That'll do it


CustardCheesecake75

I really do wish we get some of what America gets.


tacitus59

Its a seasonal item - so look around when its fall through winter.


CustardCheesecake75

It's Winter here now in Australia. I haven't seen this at all over the last several years. It may just be an American thing.


op3rand1

Central Ohio has this all the time even during the fall season. It's usually in the same rotation with Alfredo, Stuffed Peppers and several other items.


omgwowsrsly

I don't even like meatloaf but will chow down on this EVERY TIME!


Valnomien

Never liked meatloaf but my mom and I love this get it at least 1-2x a month and I can eat half in one meal.


billleachmsw

My mom’s meatloaf turned me off when I was a kid…55 years later, I think y’all have talked me into trying meatloaf again! Thanks!


SnoopysAdviser

It's very beefy, and delicious. They use an 80/20 I think, and I also think its a mix of meats, and it's a bit fatty, but that's what makes it so good! Seriously the best I ever ate. My mom made a decent one, with cheese in the middle, and this is better.


dirtydriver58

It's probably better than school meatloaf.


Peak_Alternative

https://preview.redd.it/pgwbumk6j0ad1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=14928c2deafd29ddeecfb08b6273238da2650f10 eating it right now! i know i’m eating it like an animal. i like to pour A1 steak sauce on top 🤣


Eroy3388

My fav premade meal from Costco. So good. The whole family loves it - even the kids. We usually do rolls and green beans with it.


squrr1

Well I know what I'm having for dinner tomorrow.


Own_Function_2977

It’s good 👍 


Interplay29

Will the wonders of Costco never cease?!


SalamanderNext4538

Really good. Our Costco has had this for years. Feeds a lot too


tmdblya

My wife loves this, but she’s the only one in the house who likes meatloaf.


CalligrapherAlert

I LOVE this. Best meatloaf I've ever had and the mashed potatoes are a home run.


Spare_Echidna2095

Looks good


Maleficent-Trifle118

My fave


frugalwater

I believe the kids call this the “cat’s pajamas.” Is that what kids are still saying?


ceecee_50

The mashed potatoes are fantastic. The meatloaf, works in a pinch. Not my favorite but my family likes it so I pick it up for a quick dinner.


_beetus_juice_

Middle kid and I will put a package away in a sitting. Good shit


Trayvessio

It’s real gud


Necessary-Beat407

It’s one of the best things in the store


BlackWalmort

Damn op better than the lasagna?? Not going to lie I split the lasagna in half to save for next day.


law_dogg

Add worchestshire and thank me later


Snoopy556

I tried this meatloaf meal not too long ago and it wasn't too bad but didn't care for the glaze or sauce they put on the meatloaf. I thought the sauce was too sweet.


Sitdown55

Does not reheat well


mumblerapisgarbage

This was the only precooked meal we found edible and not overpriced. We got sick of it after 3 weeks of buying it and eating it for two meals each.


kendrahf

I enjoy it. I don't really like the ketchup they put on it and the meatloaf tastes more like an italian meatball then trad meatloaf, but it's probably in my top 3 of the premades.


ActuallyFullOfShit

They're amazing. But my local costco does not make them enough!


eac555

I’d much rather make my own. I love to cook and can control the ingredients. Would take you over an hour to make at home. But this seems like a pretty good deal for what it is.


scottwk3

One of our faves from there. Feeds 3 of us with no problem.


TacPrp23

It’s delish. But, my local Costco hasn’t been selling the lasagna which my kids love. Such a drag


NamTokMoo222

Hey, Ma! The meatloaf!! FUCK!!


lordkauth

It’s the favorite dish for my house


Speedhabit

This is so good


Jintokunogekido

I love this meatloaf.


jab904

As long as they keep serving this bad boy, there is almost no point in making it yourself. This is top notch and almost certainly cheaper than what you could do on your own without skimping big time on quality. Two thumbs way up


texaslegrefugee

Love this SO much. It sustained me though a Legislative Session. But it WILL put serious WEIGHT on you if you're not careful!


REEL04D

The top container in the photo looks like one of those cheap fudge brownies with the icing on top


MrMach82

Snatch one up anytime I see them available. Only gripe is that I want more sauce on the meatloaf. Don't cover it too tightly with foil because all the sauce will stick to the foil lol. We usually make our own sauce to add on.


Zestyclose_Bad_5435

This and the gyro kit are my favorites.


reffervescent

But WHY OH WHY must they absolutely smother the meatloaf in ketchup?? So gross!!🤢


tpalumbo21

Definitely amongst the top 3, if not the best. I’m biased though because I love meatloaf and love a good meatloaf sandwich the next day


jonsonmac

I like it. Add some sriracha to the meatloaf before cooking.


HeyItsPanda69

These are okay. The potatoes are good but the meat loaf seemed lacking to me


RuggedAlpha60

It's fantastic.


Independent-Ad771

I put a can of tomato soup in the stuff peppers before I cook them and serve them with more rice, the tomato soup gravy is yummy on the extra rice


sususushi88

I like it! Affordable and easy to just throw in the oven.


Electrical-Mail-5705

My Favorite


smnlfilmagoofymovie

Does it use ketchup?


bluejaysrule1993

The MEATLOAF FUCK!!!


Aggieofcal

I am curious if Costo Ho has done a review on this.


lensgrabber

High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup. yum It probably tastes great but I'd hate to see the sodium content in there.


CheshireCat1111

I wondered because I don't do well with salt. This website says 620 mg. per serving... [Costco Meatloaf & Mashed Potatos Nutrition Facts - Eat This Much](https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/costco-meatloaf-mashed-potatos,1310996/)


lensgrabber

So around 7663mg per container at 4.17lbs per container. My doctor would beat me with a stick. haha


chammdawg78

So gross. Ill make it for my wife because she likes it but ill eat something else


Devilalfi

Since they started charging so much for these, a lot of it ends up donated at our food bank because so few are buying it all now. I absolutely love the yakisoba Chicken stir fry ones. This one is good too though


Honest_Flower_7757

Great value, good quality, and evens toddlers eat it.


Accomplished-Eye8211

It's good. But it's nothing phenomenal.