15 Best Appetizers at Costco You Can Serve Tonight

The deli has way more than just rotisserie chicken.

From the rotisserie chickens to the fresh cookies and cakes, Costco has everything you need for a delicious meal from start to finish. And whether you're looking for fresh ingredients to start on a new healthy dinner recipe or you need some time-saving premade products, Costco has you covered.

We've rounded up some of the best appetizers you can buy at Costco, from sliced mozzarella to frozen spring rolls. And for more Costco shopping ideas, don't miss these 15 Costco Foods That Make Meal Prep Easy.

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If you're only buying produce and packaged goods from the warehouse, you're missing out. The deli section has delicious appetizer and side dish options, like this ready-to-eat shrimp cocktail. Just open the clamshell and serve! At $9.99 a pound, you can't go wrong with this Costco appetizer.

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package of belgioioso sliced mozzarella

Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes are one of the easiest appetizers out there. This pre-sliced mozzarella is perfect for serving with our Caprese Tomato Towers.

aidells teriyaki pineapple chicken meatballs package
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Sure, you could serve traditional meatballs as an appetizer. But these pineapple-flavored chicken meatballs are way more fun.

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You can find these mini sandwiches in the deli section at Costco. They're the perfect appetizer to serve at family get-togethers.

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As a meal, the Caesar salad from Costco can be heavy and high in fat. But if you serve it as an appetizer and share it with your family, it can be a great way to add some greens to your meal. Just don't use the entire dressing cup.

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don lee farms organic veggie bites

Think of these as a veggie-packed alternative to tater tots. Made with carrots, onion, sweet potato, kale, and more, these bites are a fun appetizer for kids of all ages.

bowl of general tsos cauliflower with rice and chopsticks
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This cauliflower dish is paleo and keto-friendly, making it the perfect appetizer for diners with food restrictions. Plus, who doesn't love the taste of General Tso's sauce?

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If your household is made up of carnivores, serve this frozen chicken as an appetizer alongside that General Tso's cauliflower. It's the best of both worlds!

box of frozen cuisine adventures spanakopita

Add a bit of Mediterranean flair to your dinner spread with these spinach and cheese hand pies. They're the perfect pairing for these 15 Quick and Easy Kebab Recipes.

box of frozen vegetable spring rolls

If you're serving orange chicken, you might as well add these spring rolls to the mix, too. They even come with a soy-ginger sauce for dipping.

box of frozen kirkland signature panko breaded shrimp from costco

These frozen shrimp pieces are the easiest way to add some fun to your dinner table. Don't forget the dipping sauces!

box of bagel bites

If you have young children at home or are just feeling nostalgic, you can buy Bagel Bites at Costco. Although, we do recommend that the rest of your meal be a bit more balanced.

rojos six layer dip tray

Looking for chips and dip? Costco has plenty of delicious options, including this stacked six-layer dip. It's perfect for veggie crudities or for Tostitos.

taylor farms vegetable tray

Don't have time to chop up a bunch of vegetables? Add some fresh produce to your dinner table with this ready-to-serve veggie tray.

box of frozen petite cuisine mozzarella sticks

Sometimes, you just want nostalgic comfort food. And for those days, Costco is waiting in the wings with frozen appetizers like these mozzarella sticks. Yum.

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Meghan De Maria

Meghan De Maria is a senior editor at Eat This, Not That!, specializing in food, product, and restaurant coverage. Read more