Costco Just Dropped A Decadent New Side Dish Perfect For Thanksgiving

When the holidays roll around, you know Costco is about to drop the most scrumptious food in its bakery and deli. This year is no different. You may not find this item on the website or app quite yet, but according to several social media posts, the warehouse retailer has just added a new side dish that is sure to delight your taste buds. If you want to be everyone's favorite guest, you have to get the newly released Kirkland Signature lobster mac and cheese. Made with cold water lobster meat, cavatappi pasta, and shredded cheddar cheese, this gooey, creamy, and dreamy dish is a solid addition to any holiday food spread.  At $6.99 a pound, it's a convenient and tasty option when you want a quick dinner or if you're rounding out your festive feast.

This rich new deli meal feels a little fancy for a weeknight and goes straight into the oven when you want easy comfort with a twist.

Cold water lobster meat has a slightly firmer and sweeter taste compared to warm water lobster. In this dish, you get a nice, tender chew from the lobster to complement the warm and cheesy noodles. The spiral, ridged cavatappi pasta allows the melty cheese to cling onto every curve. Just pop this in the oven, and wait until the cheese starts bubbling and the top turns golden and crackly. And if you're wondering how much you get for the price, users online have shared that you get about four pounds of lobster mac and cheese, enough to feed a crowd at your next holiday party.

Making your lobster mac and cheese even better

While this side dish is ready to serve once heated, it can work as a base for additional ingredients to level up the flavor and texture. In fact, many shoppers often buy mac and cheese from Costco, knowing it may need some modifications. For instance, some TikTok users say the pasta-to-lobster ratio feels a little light. If you want more substance and protein, add more lobster at home, or mix things up with some pre-cooked shrimp or crab. Caramelized onions, wilted spinach, and peas also work well in here.

Costco Just Dropped A Decadent New Side Dish Perfect For Thanksgiving

You can also add a blend of gruyere, Gouda, or Monterey Jack for a complex mix of butter and nutty notes. Sprinkle in a dash more salt, pepper, or garlic and onion powder to give it a boost in flavor. If you want a bit of heat, pour on some hot sauce or chili crisp. And to top it off, chop up some fresh parsley or chives as garnish. However you choose to dress up this side dish, you already have a solid base that's good enough on its own, whether you want a quick and easy meal or have time to give it a slight boost to serve at your holiday gathering.

There are few foods more comforting than macaroni and cheese on a chilly fall day. I made a batch over the weekend, and every spoonful reminded me why it is one of my favorite cold-weather meals. Still, shredding the cheese, making the sauce, and getting that perfect topping just right takes time, and time is usually the thing we do not have on a busy weeknight. It’s priced at $6.99 per pound, which means a little over four pounds rings in just under $30, a surprisingly reasonable price for a hearty comfort meal loaded with real lobster.

This new meal looked nothing short of divine. That big tray of creamy mac and cheese was topped with generous chunks of lobster, which you could see spread across the top. While this grab-and-go option is pricier than Costco’s standard prepared meals, it is enough to feed at least four people, bringing each serving to under $8. That is still far less than most takeout, especially for anything involving lobster.

It also makes an easy, impressive side dish if you are hosting friends for a holiday dinner. Paired with steaks, it becomes a low-effort surf-and-turf that looks like you spent all afternoon cooking when you really just turned on the oven.