Costco's New Massive Cheese Cube Bags Are Perfect For Holiday Parties
Sitting near that vacuum-sealed pack of rotisserie chicken pieces and those tempting twice-baked potatoes is another new Costco offering that will simplify any holiday entertaining prep list. Keen-eyed shoppers have spotted five-pound cubed cheddar and gouda cheese offerings. Yes, Costco cut the cheese for you. Even with the little snicker due to the phrase, the value of this pre-prepped food can't be beat.
As seen on Instagram account Costco Hot Finds, the bag of cheese cubes retails for around $2.52 per pound. According to the label, both offerings are packaged by Sherman Cheese in New Jersey. One self-identified Costco Deli worker commented on the Costco Hot Finds post that the cheese is the same product used in the warehouse's deli trays. They hypothesized that the offering stems from the deli having a surplus or that the fruit and cheese tray could be removed from the catering menu.
The money-saving deal may not be as telling as the asterisks on Costco's price tag, but the "9" at the end of the price might reflect a manufacturer discount. Anyone who wants to save a little cheddar and can't pass up that gouda deal may want to grab a bag before it disappears from the refrigerated case.
Are Costco's cheese cube bags a good deal?
The excitement grows as Costco shoppers discover the new cheddar and gouda cubed cheese bags in the deli section. While people like the packaged simplicity, the "grate" deal is more than just avoiding extra kitchen prep.
Costco sells a two-pound block of sharp cheddar in its refrigerated section. While prices may vary, the block has a retail price of $5.84 ($2.92 per pound). In contrast, the cubed cheese is $2.52 a pound. Buying the bulk cubed cheddar not only saves time; it also saves money.
While many Costco shoppers seek cost-saving items, there's also value in the cheese's easy-to-serve nature. This five-pound offering could be part of an abundant holiday cheese board, an appetizer, or even a component of a girl dinner. Other choices include a simple snack, a mac and cheese ingredient, or the foundation for a sauce or soup.