15 Walmart Freezer Finds Under $8 Worth Stockpiling

Besides its already lower prices, there are a few Walmart shopping hacks to keep in mind. While they may not carry fancy name brands, the grocery department is nothing to sneeze at. They have an endless freezer and perishables section and some great prices when it comes to sticking to a budget. If 2025 is the year to cut costs, then Walmart is the way to do it.

We’ve curated a list of 15 freezer staples to stock up on at Walmart that will run you $8 or less each.

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

Price: $7.47

A really great dish cooked as an entree or appetizer, these meatballs are made with a savory seasoning blend and the perfect balance of bread crumbs. One serving size of six meatballs has 11 grams of protein and is a great source of iron.

At Walmart, you’ll get 32 ounces of delicious meatballs for $7.47 compared to $9.79 for a 28-ounce bag of cooked meatballs from Kroger.

Price: $5.34

At just 27 cents each, these tasty beef taquitos have a thick corn tortilla outside wrapped around beautifully seasoned and moist beef for the perfect, flavorful bite. A serving size of five taquitos delivers 12 solid grams of protein.

You can find the same option for $7.49 at Safeway.

Price: $3.98

Customers really love these flaky, buttery pastries. At just around $1 each, these turnovers are an easy and inexpensive alternative to making them from scratch.

One fan suggests adding dairy — ice cream, a glass of milk, or a slice of cheese — to make it perfect.

Price: $3.42

Grab a two-pound bag of shredded, crispy hash browns for just $3.42. Fry them up with eggs, turkey sausage, or whatever protein and veggies you have lying around for a fabulous meal.

Similar hashbrowns from Target cost a little less — $2.99 — but you won't get nearly as much.

Price: $2.98

Italian Ice is normally only a treat you can enjoy during warm months or on vacation. But Luigi’s has a six-pack variety of blue raspberry and watermelon ice desserts made from real fruit juice that are just 100 calories per cup.

These fresh flavors are around 50 cents each and can be enjoyed on their own or mixed into cocktails or toppings. At Safeway, you’d pay almost double the price — $4.49.

Price: $2.58

Whether you want a quick and cheap assortment of produce to grill up with chicken, on a burger, or a pita, this pepper and onion blend is perfect to batch cook or fry in small bits at a time.

Get a 20-ounce bag of Great Value Pepper & Onion Blend for $2.58, or pay twice as much for the same thing from the brand Pict Sweet.

Price: $4.44

While TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy (again) and recently announced the closing of 36 more restaurants, some of their restaurant favorites are going strong in the grocery aisles.

This eight-ounce dip is available in the freezer section for less than $4.50 and is ready in 5 minutes flat.

Price: $4.98

For just $4.98, you can grab a pretty sizable eight-pack of bean and cheese burritos at Walmart. El Monterey’s fresh baked tortillas are a show-stopper in these meals and boast eight grams of protein and zero grams of trans fat per serving.

Bake them on a bed of rice with salsa, smothered in cheese and other toppings for a fun spin. The same size will cost you thirty cents more at Target.

Price: $4.97

If you are looking for a sweet snack that won’t ruin your caloric intake for the day, this mochi-wrapped ice cream is just 90 calories and comes in several tasty flavors. Stock up on strawberry, cookies and cream, and mango flavors.

Each box has six mochi, making them 83 cents each and something you can easily enjoy on the go.

Price: $4.97

While no package of shrimp could ever be big enough, you can score 15 fully breaded and crunchy butterfly shrimp for a great price at Walmart.

Reviewer ivyz3_44639 raved, “Quick and easy appetizer! I air-fried it for 11 minutes, and the crunch was perfect. Shrimp was tender and soft. Highly recommend as a quick snack or a dinner appetizer.” Kroger sells the same package for a whopping $9.49, almost double the Walmart price.

Price: $4.52

Coconut cake is creamy, delicious, and feels elevated. This cake is so fluffy that it can be cut near-frozen and thawed in individual serving sizes or as a cake to be enjoyed and stored in the refrigerator.

This family favorite cake comes in a box that serves about eight for 57 cents per slice. The same cake will cost you $1.00 more at Albertsons.

Price: $5.97

Eclairs made their debut in the 19th century in Lyon, France. A lengthy pastry filled with custard or cream, it’s a particularly delightful and light dessert.

Walmart sells packs of 36 addictive frozen mini eclairs with crunchy chocolate for $5.97, while competitors like Target sell a similar item for $6.99 for 30 eclairs.

Price: $2.97

If you crave french fries every once in a while, then having them stocked in your freezer will give you some near-instant gratification. This bag is less than $3, and you can air fry a few serving sizes in mere minutes.

Target’s option is slightly more expensive, at $3.19 for the same 32 ounces.

Price: $5.96

While macarons are difficult to perfect at home, finding them at a grocery store is like the holy grail. These deliciously crunchy-yet-soft, lightly flavored cookies are a delight.

One box includes two each of the flavors raspberry, coffee, lemon, coffee, chocolate, and pistachio. Enjoy twelve pieces for 49 cents each. Target’s 12-pack is 54 cents per piece.

Price: $3.27

The flaky, buttery crust of Marie Callender’s chicken pot pie is irresistible. Each 15-ounce meal packs 25 grams of protein and is ready to eat in an hour or less, depending on your cooking method.

The same boxed meal at Schnucks is $4.49.

Some of the best shopping hacks include knowing how quickly you can eat a food. It can be just as important to have a big freezer to accommodate lots of meal prep as it is to buy fresh, seasonal produce.

Be sure to shop shelf-stable items first to make sure your frozen items don’t melt as you make your way through the store.