Celebrate Oktoberfest With 6 Aldi Frozen Finds Under $10

German Week is back at Aldi, starting on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The Aldi Finds section will feature authentic cuisine from Germany. This is a great way to prepare for Oktoberfest celebrations, as many foods are frozen and can be easily stored until October. 

Aldi is headquartered in Germany and can bring authentic European cuisine and products to American stores at affordable prices. This week may be focused on their home country, but Aldi routinely offers international foods at the same low rates as its other products. Grabbing international cuisine from Aldi is a great shopping hack that allows you to save money and still enjoy an expanded menu of meal options. 

Price: $4.79

Pretzels were introduced to America largely by German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania, so if you love a good soft pretzel, you'll want to try some from the source. Grab a pack of six frozen soft-baked Bavarian pretzels, and you can pop them in the oven any time you want some fresh, hot pretzels. 

Price: $3.29

Don't let the name deter you. This is going to be your new favorite breakfast scramble. It's scrambled eggs, potatoes, and onions seasoned to perfection and frozen, so you just fry it up and have a delicious breakfast without the mess of cracking any eggs. It does not resemble what Americans think of when hearing "potato salad." 

Price: $4.99 

Spätzle is a type of egg noodle with a thicker texture similar to gnocchi. It is typically served with sauce as a side dish to meat. You could say it is a bit like a German version of macaroni and cheese. 

Price: $9.99

Schnitzel is a thin slice of meat that is tenderized, breaded, and then fried. Everyone loves fried chicken, so this is a great main dish to serve for Oktoberfest celebrations. 

Price: $4.99 

Knöpfli is basically a differently shaped spätzle, a type of thicker egg noodle. If you like fancy macaroni and cheese, you'll want to try these high-end flavor options, which include lemon kale sauce or truffle oil. 

Price: $3.29 

Strudel is a type of layered, flaky pastry dough typically stuffed with fruits or other sweet fillings. If you've ever wanted an apple pie shaped like a giant Hot Pocket, this is the sweet treat for you. 

Oktoberfest is traditionally a massive festival in German-speaking countries that combines a beer and wine festival with a carnival. In America, Oktoberfest tends to be focused on German cuisine and is generally celebrated at the beginning of October. You can celebrate delicious German cuisine at home by shopping at German Week at Aldi starting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and scoring authentic foods and specialty items you won't be able to find in other stores. 

Buying specialty international foods is expensive, but savvy shoppers know they can tackle high grocery costs by grabbing those goods from Aldi, where the prices are consistent with those of the more American staples they carry regularly.