16 Costco Items You Need if You’re Hosting Thanksgiving This Year

It’s getting closer to Thanksgiving, and you may be thinking about items you’ll need to stock up on for your Thanksgiving shopping list.

One great place to save money shopping is Costco. They have all kinds of items you know you’ll need to add to your shopping list when you hit the stores closer to Thanksgiving.

Check out these products that can help you save money for your Thanksgiving extravaganza.

Editor’s note: product availability and prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Check out this dinner option from Costco if you have the whole family at your place and are overwhelmed with everything you have to buy.

The Fortune Gourmet Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner is an excellent Costco shopping hack. It includes a five-pound turkey breast as well as mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, and two pies for $199.99.

Be aware that you have to pre-order the meal for Thanksgiving, so get your orders in by Nov. 5.

The Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing is perfect for a big crowd or a small family meal with three packs of stuffing per box at Costco, so you can make as much or as little as you need.

The stuffing costs $10.52 at Costco and includes both white and wheat bread with herbs and spices for the best Thanksgiving stuffing either in your turkey or cooked separately.

Have family coming over to hang out and watch football before Thanksgiving dinner? Costco has you covered.

The Magnifico Meat and Cheese Tray includes different meats and cheeses for $21.05 at Costco. And don’t forget your favorite crackers on your Costco run for the perfect pre-dinner tray.

Try a newer vegetable tradition for Thanksgiving with the Pura Vida Fire Roasted Brussel Sprouts from Costco.

The 40-ounce bag of brussel sprouts includes bacon and an extra kick of flavor for $16.37.

Instead of the basic mashed potatoes, go with these Kirkland Signature Loaded Mashed Potatoes packed with bacon, butter, and other yummy ingredients for Thanksgiving.

The potatoes cost around $4 a pound, around $14 per package, depending on the final weight.

A Thanksgiving meal isn’t complete without turkey, and Costco has a great option for your table.

The Kirkland Signature Antibiotic Free Oven Browned Turkey Breast has no preservatives and comes in a package that costs $5.60 per pound, but the final cost can vary depending on how big you need your turkey breast.

A general rule of thumb is you need 1.5 pounds of turkey per guest or 8 ounces per guest if you’re getting boneless turkey meat.

Don’t worry about making the best mac and cheese as a side when Costco has it covered for you.

Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese comes in a container that’s easy to toss in the oven and bake while you’re handling other things for dinner.

You can get it for $3.50 a pound, with each container holding around 3.5 to 4 pounds of macaroni and cheese.

Not everyone likes pie, or maybe some of your guests want some pie and a little something else.

So grab the Austin Cake Balls Thanksgiving Collection, which comes in a pack of 12 cake balls decorated just for Thanksgiving. Your guests will be pretty impressed.

Get a pack from your local Costco or order from Costco’s website for $49.99.

You’re probably also worried about breakfast if you have guests staying with you for the holiday weekend.

Pick up the Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Swirl Loaf, which has a delicious blend of fall flavors and a frosted top, for $11.69 at Costco.

Is there anything better than pumpkin pie to end Thanksgiving night? Costco may have one of the best you can find.

The Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie includes a flaky crust and delicious pumpkin pie filling for just $7 at your local Costco.

You don’t want to face a pile of dishes after all that work in the kitchen, or maybe you have more guests coming than dishes.

So, pick up some elegant plastic dishes to make sure everyone has a plate for Thanksgiving. You can get a pack of 50 plates in both small and large sizes for $14.99 at Costco or order them from Costco’s website.

If you’re picking up some plastic dishes, grab some plastic silverware.

You can get clear Kirkland Signature Cutlery in a box of 360 pieces with forks, knives, and spoons for $18.99.

You can even hand out a second set for pie after you toss your dinnerware.

One of the best things to have with your pie is whipped cream, and you probably won’t run out with this three-pack from Costco.

Each can include 15 ounces of whipped cream, perfect for pie and ice cream, after-dinner specialty coffees, or even hot chocolate to end the night. Get the pack for $11.69 at Costco.

Don’t want to serve the typical turkey? Costco has you covered.

The Echelon Foods Bacon-Wrapped Turducken Roast with Italian Sausage Stuffing includes turkey, chicken, and duck stuff with Italian sausage stuffing and then wrapped in delicious bacon for a treat that will impress your guests.

Order one from Costco for $149.99, enough to serve 12 people.

You need green beans for any green bean casserole, and you’ll find plenty at Costco.

Check out the Del Monte Canned Cut Green Beans, which come in 12 14.5-ounce cans, so you’ll have plenty for a green bean casserole for $12.99 at your local Costco or order from Costco’s website.

You should also check your local Costco for crunchy onions to add on top as well.

Make sure your table is set with a beautiful autumn-themed centerpiece from Costco.

The Sunshine Harvest Cornucopia features roses, sunflowers, and other flowers in a cornucopia cone for $59.99.

Choose the day you want it delivered and avoid wasting money by making sure it’s perfectly fresh on the day you plan to have your guests over.

Costco is a great place to shop when you’re looking to build a budget since you can save more money when buying in bulk.

Take a shopping list with you to keep track of everything you need to pick up for your Thanksgiving feast, as it will also help you stay within your budget.

Remember to make your membership worth it by using Costco's excellent return policy. If you accidentally buy too many cans of green beans, you can take them back, even without a receipt, after Thanksgiving.