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Stop Overpaying: These Great Value Foods Are Better
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items A little list of Great Value foods that surprised me, the ones that taste amazing, hold up better than the name brands, and save real money every single week. These are the swaps I reach for when I want quality without the price tag.
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Frozen
Pantry
Treats
Beverages
Refrigerator
Baking
Frozen
Tator tots are a great snack, side, or meal on their own! My family loves these for late night snacks.
Great Value Taters Seasoned and Shredded Potatoes, 32 oz (Frozen)
I love a good hashbrown and these hash brown patties are such a great deal! I love to bake them in the oven, but if you fry them in oil, they taste like the famous fast food chain's breakfast item.
Great Value Seasoned Potato Hash Brown Patties, Shredded, 22.5 oz, 10 Count (Frozen)
My son is a big chicken fan and he loves these nuggets.
Great Value Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets, 32 oz (Frozen)
My son and I are obsessed with this garlic bread. It's so delicious! This is our favorite weekend snack.
Great Value Five Cheese Texas Toast, 13.5 oz, 8 Count (Frozen)
If you want a quick side or a tasty snack, look no further than these crinkle fries. I always have a bag ready to go in my freezer.
Great Value Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes, 32 oz Bag (Frozen)
There's nothing like a good frozen fry. My family loves these steak cut fries! We enjoy them as a late night snack.
Great Value Steak Cut French Fried Potatoes, 28 oz
These curly fries are so good! Who needs the restaurant ones when you can get the same thing for half the price?
Great Value Seasoned Curly Fries, 24 oz (Frozen)
We call these jo-jos where I'm from. They are tasty and perfect as a side or as the main dish!
Great Value Deli Style Wedges Seasoned Potatoes, 32 oz (Frozen)
These onion rings are so good! I love having them as a side with homemade cheeseburgers and patty melts.
Great Value Whole Onion Rings, 16 oz (Frozen)
Pantry
Canned vegetables are a staple in my house. You can't beat the price of the great value brand. Cut green beans are my favorite!
Great Value Cut Green Beans, 14.5 oz Can
Can corn is an easy side to heat up with any main dish. The great value brand tastes delicious and is a great price!
Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15 oz
Delicious, easy to use, and the best price. This parmesan cheese is the perfect complement to any dish!
Great Value Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz Shaker
I love when I find an item that tastes good and saves me money. This cheeseburger skillet is just as tasty as the name brand, but way cheaper. I usually have a couple boxes sitting in the pantry.
Great Value Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet Dinner, 5.8 oz (Shelf Stable)
If you love hamburger buns, you'll love these. They taste great and are easy on the wallet.
Great Value White Hamburger Buns, 11 oz, 8 Count
These hot dog buns are delicious and the perfect length. Great for dinners or cook outs!
Great Value Hot Dog Buns, White, 11 oz, 8 Count
I always have at least three boxes of this in my cupboard. My husband loves mac and cheese and this is his favorite boxed one.
Great Value Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25 oz
This bread is delicious. Perfect for sandwiches or toast!
Great Value Honey Wheat Bread, 20 oz
I have quite the collection of can vegetables. I always keep a couple cream corn cans in the cupboard for my husband.
Great Value Canned Cream Style Sweet Corn, 14.75 oz Aluminum Can
I love a good pineapple, so when they are not in season, I reach for canned pineapple chunks. These are the perfect snack!
Great Value Canned Pineapple Chunks in Pineapple Juice, 20 oz
If you love chili dogs, this is the stuff for you! Easy to heat up and tasty to eat.
Great Value Brand Chili With Beans, 15 oz Can
Canned vegetables are a staple in my house. These carrots are an easy side that pair perfectly with any main dish.
Great Value Sliced Carrots, 14.5 oz Can
My family loves sourdough bread. I always buy two loaves because it doesn't last long in my house.
Great Value Sourdough Bread, 24 oz
Why pay more for oil? This vegetable oil does the trick for frying, making popcorn on the stove, and for baking.
Great Value Vegetable Oil, Heart Healthy and Versatile, 48 fl oz Bottle
My husband and I love this rye bread. It's perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Great Value New York Style Rye Bread, 24 oz
Treats
The ultimate nostalgia. My husband and I grew up eating these cookies and we love to have them as adults.
Great Value Strawberry Flavor Wafer Cookies, 8 oz
These are my latest obsession. They are so tasty and half the price of the name brand chocolate chip cookies.
Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookies, Family Size, 18 oz
My husband and I love these iced oatmeal cookies. You get so many cookies for the price. I always buy two!
Great Value Iced Oatmeal Flavor Cookies, 18 oz
These chocolate sandwich cookies are just as good as the name brand, but are way cheaper!
Great Value Twist & Shout Double Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Family Size, 20 oz
Beverages
The secret to kicking that soda habit or drinking more water? Flavor! The orange is my favorite!
Great Value Sugar-Free Orange Early Rise Drink Mix, 0.14 oz, 10 Count
My husband adds this to his water every day to get the day started. Plenty of caffeine and a delicious taste!
Great Value Energy Pomegranate Lemonade Sugar-Free Drink Mix, 0.09 oz Packets, 10 Count
Refrigerator
When you want the nostalgia of sliced cheese, this is it. It melts perfectly for grilled cheese and is a great price!
Great Value Individually Plastic Wrapped Singles American Cheese Product, 16 oz, 24 Slices
This cottage cheese is a great deal! I add this to my husband's work lunches every day.
Great Value 4% Milkfat Minimum Small Curd Cottage Cheese, 24 oz
My family loves snacking on pepperoni. We always have a couple bags in our fridge.
Great Value Original Pepperoni Mega Pack, 21 Oz.
This thin sliced turkey is not only delicious, but also helps me stay on track with my fitness and nutrition goals.
Great Value Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Lunchmeat, 16 oz, Plastic Tub, Refrigerated
My son and I love this honey ham. He likes to snack on it as is, I like making hot ham sandwiches.
Great Value Thin Sliced Honey Ham Lunchmeat, Family Pack, 16 oz Plastic Tub, 10 g of Protein per 2 oz Serving
Baking
Why pay more for spices and seasoning? This garlic powder is a staple in my cupboard because I love making homemade pizza and garlic bread.
Great Value Garlic Powder, 3.4 oz
I always have flour available for my baking hobby. You just can't beat the price!
Great Value All-Purpose Enriched Flour, 5 lb Bag
I love keeping brown sugar on hand for apple crisp or any other of my favorite homemade treats.
Great Value Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz
I love keeping sugar on hand, especially this time of year. I make my own hummingbird nectar and this really comes in handy!
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 4 lbs
Corn starch is a staple in every household. You just can't beat the price!
Great Value Corn Starch, 16 oz
I always have vanilla extract on hand for baking and for making homemade ice cream!
Great Value Pure Vanilla Extract, 1 fl oz