Sam's Club turns the holiday into one of the best stock-up weeks of the year, and the bakery, deli, and meat counters do most of the heavy lifting. A fresh-baked pumpkin pie, a fully cooked smoked turkey, and a ready-to-serve fruit and cheese tray all made the list below, along with sides and desserts that round out the table.
Most of it needs nothing more than a fridge, a serving plate, and maybe a quick reheat. If you want more ways to stretch your card, get the most out of your Sam's membership by knowing what's worth grabbing this year.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.
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Member's Mark 12" Pumpkin Pie, 58 oz.
Price: $5.98
A 12-inch pie that feeds 11 to 14 people for under six dollars makes holiday planning a lot simpler. It is prepared fresh in the store daily, with a flaky crust baked golden brown and a filling of pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
It sits at 4.6 stars from 7,529 ratings, which is a strong showing for a bakery staple. This one is pickup or local delivery only, so it has to come home with you rather than ship.
Member's Mark Chicken Broth, 32 oz., 6 pk.
Price: $6.98 (regularly $7.98)
Gravy, stuffing, and mashed potatoes all lean on good broth, and six 32-ounce cartons mean no mid-recipe run to the store. It is made from free-range chickens with no MSG, no artificial flavors, and no antibiotics used in raising the birds.
One shopper, PamRap, wrote, "This is the only Chicken Broth that I use in my cooking!" and pointed out that it is not a low-sodium product, which probably helps the flavor. It carries 4.8 stars from 8,237 ratings, so stock up before the rush.
Kraft Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix, 6 oz., 6 pk.
Price: $7.98
Six boxes of turkey stuffing mix work out to about 22 cents an ounce, which covers a lot of side-dish ground for very little money. It is dry, fully seasoned with herbs, spices, and turkey broth, and ready in minutes.
Pfa called it "Easier than baking" and said it is "delicious enough to use on Thanksgiving!" Betty wrote that "We help feed the homeless and they loved the dinner we prepared with this product." It holds 4.8 stars from 1,317 ratings.
Member's Mark Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Sliced, 1 lb. 6 oz.
Price: $8.92
Sliced turkey breast means the leftover sandwiches start early, and this one is fully cooked, 98% fat-free, and made with no nitrites or nitrates added. At about 40 cents an ounce for 22 ounces, it suits a smaller gathering or a second protein for picky eaters.
Nena said it "has a natural turkey flavor, is not artificial, is sliced
perfectly, and doesn't become slimy quickly." Timbo called it "Tender moist, good
flavor for making panini." It carries 4.6 stars from 6,105 ratings, and shipping
is not offered.
Member's Mark Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake Roll, 32 oz.
Price: $8.97
For guests who want pumpkin dessert without another slice of pie, this 32-ounce roll is baked fresh in the store daily with real pumpkin and cream cheese. It runs about 11 servings, so it could share the dessert table with a pie and still get finished.
Cheryl called it "Excellent flavor and freshness," and Deb N wrote, "Love the
cream cheese frosting!!" It holds 4.5 stars from 538 ratings. Shipping is not
available, so plan on pickup or delivery.
Member's Mark 12" Pecan Pie, 56 oz.
Price: $12.98
Real butter and Georgia pecans go into this 12-inch pie, which serves about 10 to 12 people and lands near 23 cents an ounce. For a dessert table that needs both pumpkin and pecan, it earns the cart space.
William wrote, "Thank God the pecan pies are back!! This pie is so good." Rob Sams called it "One of the best pecan pies I have ever had in my life and very well priced." It holds 4.7 stars from 4,165 ratings.
It's worth knowing before you plan your meal around it that this pie is pickup only at your local club, with no shipping or delivery.
Member's Mark Fresh-Cut Vegetable Tray and Ranch Dressing
Price: $14.25 average ($4.44/lb.)
Broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, mini peppers, tomatoes, celery, and carrots come washed and ready in one tray, with two containers of Litehouse Homestyle ranch plus hummus and roasted red pepper hummus. It serves about six to eight people as a one-and-done appetizer.
Ratings sit at 4 out of 5 stars from 2,059 shoppers, which is honest rather than
glowing. FurrykidsMom cautioned that the trays "are not sealed as well as you
might think," so check the lid before it goes in the car.
Member's Mark Shrimp Tray with Cocktail Sauce
Price: $16.45 average ($9.14/lb.)
Shrimp with zesty cocktail sauce is an easy starter while the turkey finishes, and the tray comes with lemon wedges and about five servings. At $9.14 a pound, it is a fair splurge for a holiday appetizer, though the final cost depends on weight.
Vicki called it the "Best Tray of Peel & eat shrimp I've ever had" and
"Absolutely delicious and fresh." Rhawnie said the cocktail sauce "gives just
the right amount of zest." It holds 4.3 stars from 1,868 ratings.
Member's Mark 9" New York Style Pumpkin Cheesecake, Frozen, 14 slices
Price: $16.84 (regularly $18.84)
Pre-cut into 14 slices, this cheesecake skips the knife work while guests wait on dessert. It is New York style, swirled with pumpkin and fall spices, topped with real whipped cream, and made without artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup.
It holds 4.8 stars from 7,052 ratings. The $2 discount runs through November 29, and since it is pickup or delivery only, grabbing it early knocks one more thing off the list.
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Member's Mark Fruit and Cheese Tray
Price: $17.43 average ($4.98/lb.)
Green and red grapes, strawberries, apple slices, cheddar, and Colby Jack show up arranged and ready to set out for six to eight people, with no cutting or plating on your end. If strawberries are short that week, the club swaps in more apple slices.
One shopper wrote, "This tray was a hit at our recent meeting! It offered a
great variety of fresh fruit, cheeses, and crackers, was attractively presented,
and made serving easy." Tanya said the fruit "was fresh and appealing with a
nice variety." It holds 4.6 stars from 4,062 ratings.
Member's Mark All Natural Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Fully Cooked
Price: $22.71 average ($4.78/lb.)
For a smaller crowd, or anyone skipping the whole bird, this turkey breast is fully cooked, all-natural, and raised with no antibiotics ever. It is 98% fat-free with 13 grams of protein per serving, and it could go on the table hot or cold.
It holds 4.7 stars from 142 ratings. Pricing runs $4.78 a pound, and the final cost depends on weight; since it is pickup or delivery only, check your club before the week gets busy.
Member's Mark Hickory Smoked Whole Turkey
Price: $41.72 average ($2.98/lb.)
Skipping the oven is an option with this fully cooked hickory-smoked bird, which runs about 9 to 14 pounds at $2.98 a pound. It only needs reheating, which frees up rack space for the pies and sides fighting over the oven.
Shelley wrote, "This smoked turkey is fantastic! Well wrapped and stored for a couple of weeks before eating. Super fresh." Wanda V called it "Very moist, seasoned really well." It holds 4.6 stars from 487 ratings, and it keeps up to 3 days once opened and reheated.
Bottom line
Holiday shopping gets a lot easier when the dessert, the appetizers, and the main dish are already handled for you. The trick is timing. Fresh bakery items and turkeys sell out fast as the week closes in, and anything that needs a pre-order has a cutoff date, so put those requests in early.
It also pays to buy for the table you actually have. A platter built for eight does nothing for a party of four except fill the fridge with leftovers nobody asked for. Plan the portions first and use the best cash back credit cards to claw back a little on the rest.
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