11 Best Costco Holiday Appetizers to Buy

Hosting doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. Costco’s freezer aisle is packed with heat-and-eat appetizers that taste homemade, feed a crowd, and still leave money in your holiday budget. Here are 11 of the very best options right now—shuffled for fresh inspiration—perfect for vegetarians, seafood lovers, and everyone in between.

Kirkland Signature Cauliflower Crust Pizza – Two pizzas, ~$13.61

Gluten-free never tasted this good. Thin, crispy cauliflower crust loaded with mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, sausage, and roasted veggies. Bake one (or both), slice into small squares, and watch it disappear straight off the cutting board. A supreme pizza that works as an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Bibigo Vegetable Spring Rolls – 50 count, ~$10.20 

Crispy rice-and-wheat wrappers stuffed with edamame, carrot, cabbage, onion, and leek. Oven or air-fryer ready in minutes and served with a killer Korean soy-ginger dipping sauce. At roughly 20¢ per spring roll, this giant box is one of Costco’s best entertainment bargains.

Cuisine Adventures Puff Pastry Bites – 48 count, ~$13.61

Four gourmet vegetarian flavors in one box: roasted red pepper & cheddar, spinach & Parmesan, caramelized onion & ricotta, and artichoke, Monterey Jack & jalapeño. Golden, flaky puff pastry that bakes in under 20 minutes—perfect when you want variety without buying four separate apps.

Amylu Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs – ~60 meatballs, $18.15

Antibiotic-free chicken, real cranberries, jalapeño, maple syrup, and rosemary create the ultimate sweet-heat bite. Skewer with toothpicks and serve with extra maple syrup or chili sauce. Guests will swear you spent all day rolling these yourself.

Kirkland Wild Argentine Red Shrimp – 2-lb bag (20-40 ct), ~$22.69

Sweet, lobster-like wild red shrimp, already peeled and deveined. Quick-blanch and serve chilled with cocktail sauce, or chop for ceviche and crostini toppers. One bag easily stretches across multiple appetizer stations.

Sukhi’s Samosas – 20 count, (~$18.15)

Flaky, authentic samosas in two crowd-favorite fillings: chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Heat-and-serve with mango chutney or cilantro-mint yogurt sauce for instant Indian-flavor excitement.

Cuisine Adventures Spanakopita – 48 pieces (4 trays of 12), $19.28

Buttery, crispy phyllo triangles filled with creamy spinach and feta. Oven: 18 minutes. Air fryer: ~9 minutes. Classic Greek flavor that disappears the second you set the tray down—vegetarian gold.

Beecher’s “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese – 46 oz, currently $4 off through Dec 21

Oprah-approved, ultra-creamy flagship mac made with flagship cheddar. Serve in mini cups as-is or scoop into mini muffin tins, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for melty-crisp mac & cheese bites everyone fights over.

Kirkland Signature Tempura Shrimp – 30 pieces, ~$21.55

Restaurant-quality tempura shrimp that are already fried—just heat and serve. Crunchy batter, plump shrimp, zero mess. Pair with sweet chili or soy-ginger sauce and call it a day.

Imperial Garden Organic Edamame – 6 lb (12 steam bags), ~$12.25

The easiest “fresh” appetizer ever. Steam a bag in 4 minutes, sprinkle with sea salt, and keep refilling the bowl from the freezer. Bright, sweet, healthy, and guests can’t stop popping them.

Roots Farm Organic Sweet Potato Fries – 64 oz, ~$11

Perfectly cut organic sweet potato fries that bake up crispy outside, fluffy inside. Set out a trio of dips (garlic aioli, honey mustard, ketchup) and you’ve got a trendy, vegan-friendly app that feels indulgent.

Final Thoughts

Costco proves you don’t need to sacrifice flavor, quality, or variety to keep holiday entertaining simple and affordable. From vegetarian puff-pastry bites to wild Argentine shrimp and everything in between, these freezer-aisle heroes let you spend less time cooking and more time celebrating with your guests. Stock up now—your future self (and your wallet) will thank you. Happy hosting! ?