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Aldi Review: L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots

Aldi L'Oven Fresh Garlic Knots

We recently tried the Aldi L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots.   This was our first time trying them and we were pleasantly surprised!This was an item that I somehow overlooked at Aldi before now.

My husband and I were at Disney World in October and he had wanted to try garlic knots they had at one of the quick service restaurants there.  They ended up being out of them the whole week we were there.  So when I noticed these at Aldi upon returning from our trip, I knew we had to give them a try 🙂

Bag of Aldi LOven Fresh Garlic Knots

Aldi L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots Review: Overall Impression

The Aldi L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots were easy to prepare. In fact, they were super easy!  All you have to do is poke a few holes in the bag they come in, stick them on a baking tray, and pop them in the oven for 9 minutes.  

They came out soft and smelling heavenly.  The garlic was very noticeable but not overwhelming.  The bread was soft and not too dense.  In fact, that was pretty much the exact words my youngest son used to describe them.  He said they were softer and less dense than the garlic knots we had from Papa John’s a few weeks ago.  My husband and I were also impressed with how soft and delicious they were.

We ended up eating them with cheese ravioli in pasta sauce and a garden salad.  It complimented the meal well.  I could see them going well with a wide variety of meals.

They were a little on the pricier side.  The bag comes with 8 knots for $2.75.  This is a little pricier than some of the other bread/roll options I often purchase at Aldi.  Their Hawaiian Dinner Rolls for example usually sell for about $1.69 for 12 rolls. The Brown N Serve Dinner Rolls they sell around the holidays are usually $0.99 for 12 rolls.  On the flip side, Aldi’s Mama Cozzi’s Cheesy Bread Sticks sells for $4.39 for 9 bread sticks.  So the garlic knots fall in the middle of all that.

We found them to be very tasty so it is something I will buy again but because of the price point, it definitely won’t be on our menu every week.

Aldi Loven Fresh Nutrition Facts

Aldi L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots Nutritional Information and Ingredients

Here is the nurtitional info, ingredients, and allergen info for the Aldi L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots.  I find this useful as we have food allergies in our house so I’m sure there are others out there that need this info 🙂

The Aldi L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots contains wheat and soy and may contain milk and eggs.

There are 8 garlic knots in the bag.  A serving size is one knot which is 120 calories.

Aldi LOven Fresh Garlic Knots

Aldi L’Oven Fresh Garlic Knots Serving Suggestions

These garlic knots are versatile and will go great with a wide variety of meals.  They would also make a great snack.  Here are some meal ideas to serve them with!

  • Ravioli and a Garden Salad
  • Pot Roast with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
  • Grilled Chicken with Rice and Caesar salad
  • Pizza and a Garden Salad
  • Chicken Stroganoff with Noodles and Green Beans
  • Grilled Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs with a Garden Salad
  • Pork Chops with Baked Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach
  • Soups, Stews, or Chilis

 

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Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

Even with inflation on the rise this year, it is still possible to have an Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner for less than $3 per person.  

This Aldi Thanksgiving Meal Plan is both affordable and easy to make.  If you are looking to keep things simple and budget friendly this Thanksgiving, then you might want to give this a whirl 🙂

There is room for variation in this meal plan that will allow you to cater it to your family’s personal preferences while still staying under $20 for the entire meal.

The plan I laid out will feed 4-6 people.  I would say it’s safe to assume you could feed 6 people with average appetites or 4 with hearty ones. Also, if you like a lot of leftovers, this may not be the Thanksgiving meal plan for you unless you make some adjustments, perhaps doubling the sides or adding some more.

Aldi Thanksgiving Meal for Under $20 - What to Buy

  • 1 24 oz. Turkey Tenderloin $5.59
  • 1 Box Chef’s Cupboard Stuffing Mix $0.69
  • 1 Package Idahoan Mashed Potatoes $0.99
  • 1 Jar Chef’s Cupboard Turkey Gravy $0.97
  • 2 Cans Happy Harvest Cut Green Beans $.0.88
  • 1 Can Sweet Harvest Cranberry Sauce $0.89
  • 1 Package L’oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls $0.99
  • 1 Sara Lee Pumpkin Pie 34 oz. $3.99
  • 1 Can Friendly Farms Whipped Dairy Topping $2.89

Grand Total: $17.88

 

Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner - Just $3 per Person with Dessert

Here is what a plate looks like with the included Aldi Thanksgiving menu above.  The meal, which costs just under $3 per serving also includes dessert…..

The meal plan includes a Sara Lee Pumpkin Pie and a can of whipped cream for dessert.  This will actually give you 8 servings of dessert.  If you are gonna have leftovers, dessert is the best type to have, am I right? 😉

If pumpkin pie isn’t your thing, Aldi does have other dessert options that you can choose from and still stay within the budget of this meal plan.  In fact, each aspect of the meal plan can be tweaked a little to meet your needs.  Let’s examine some ways that can be done, shall we?

Customize an Affordable Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner with These Options

More Affordable Aldi Turkey Options

Here is a couple of other affordable turkey options at Aldi:

  • Kirkwood Boneless Turkey Breast 48 oz. $8.99
  • Butterball Turkeys $0.87/lb.

The boneless turkey breast is a great option if you want more meat for your Thanksgiving dinner.  It costs $3.40 more than the turkey tenderloin, but will give you twice as much turkey.  If you want bigger portions or leftovers, this is the most cost effective way to do it.

The Butterball turkeys will cost more.  The average turkey is probably around 16 lbs. so you are looking at around $14 and up if you go that route.  That is $8.00+ more than a turkey tenderloin and $5.00+ more than the boneless turkey breast.

Other Affordable Veggie Options at Aldi

The meal plan has canned green beans.  If that is not your cup of tea, here are some other budget friendly vegetable options you can consider at Aldi:

  • Frozen Brussel Sprouts $.1.15
  • Frozen Sweet Peas $0.75
  • Frozen Green Beans $0.79
  • Frozen Sweet Corn $0.75
  • Frozen Broccoli Florets $0.89

More Potato and Stuffing Side Options

The meal plan has a packet of Idahoian mashed potatoes ($0.99), a jar of gravy ($0.97), and a box of stuffing ($0.69).

Some other budget friendly options you could consider:

  • Happy Harvest Yams $1.65
  • Stuffing Mix, Herb or Cornbread $1.69
  • Chef’s Cupboard Mashed Potato Packets (Buttery, Cheese, or Roasted Garlic) $0.59

The Chef’s Cupboard mashed potato packets are cheaper than the Idahoian brand used in the suggested meal plan so that is another way to cut costs.  At $0.59, you could also get 2 packets for just a little more than one packet of the Idahoian brand.  This is good option if you and your family like a hearty serving of mashed potatoes.

I personally went with the Idahoian ones because I like their loaded ones.  I’ve had the Aldi brand mashed potatoes too and they aren’t bad!

More Budget Friendly Aldi Bread, Rolls, and Biscuit Options for Thanksgiving

The suggested Thanksgiving meal plan above includes L’oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls which are $0.99.  Here are some other budget friendly options Aldi had for bread, rolls, etc…

  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix $0.47
  • Bake House Creations Jumbo Flaky Biscuits $0.99
  • Bake House Creations Crescent Rolls $0.87
  • L’Oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls $1.69

 

 

Other Affordable Aldi Dessert Options for Thanksgiving Dinner

The meal plan above has pumpkin pie and a can of whipped cream for dessert which comes to a total of $6.88.  Here are some cheaper alternative dessert options for your Aldi Thanksgiving meal:

  • Bake Shop Fresh Dutch Apple or Cherry Pie $3.49
  • Brownie Mix (Double Chocolate or Walnut) $1.69
  • Cool Whip $1.25 – a cheaper alternative to the can of whipped cream (which costs $2.89) if you are having pumpkin pie

Lots of Possibilities for a Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner on a Tight Budget

So as you can see, there are a lot of possibilities to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner from Aldi even if you are on a tight budget.  

Not only are these options affordable, but also quick and easy to make which saves you time too.  More time for watching the parade, your favorite football team, or just resting up before heading out for all those awesome Black Friday deals 🙂

Are you doing Thanksgiving on a budget this year?  What does your Thanksgiving menu look like?

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Aldi Review: Mama Cozzi’s Cheesy Bread Sticks

Aldi Mama Cozzi's Cheesy Bread Sticks Review

This week we tried the Aldi Mama Cozzi’s Cheesy Bread Sticks for the first time so I thought it would be a good opportunity to review them here!

The bread sticks are located in the cooler where Aldi keeps their fresh Take and Bake pizzas (which are pretty amazing BTW!).

They currently sell for $4.39 and there are 9 breadsticks in the package.

Here’s what they looked like after I took them out of the oven.  They were slightly greasy from all the cheese so I took a paper towel and dabbed some off (personal preference!).

It’s all one square but as you can see, there are indentions that made them super easy to cut apart.

Aldi's Mama Cozzi's Cheesy Bread Sticks Nutritional Information

Here’s a look at the nutritional information.  Hubby and I have been counting calories and we were still able to easily squeeze a serving into our meal plan for the day and not go over our calories.  Score!

Aldi Mama Cozzi's Cheesy Bread Sticks Review

So how were they?  Well, I went back for seconds which I don’t normally do for anything so they definitely get two thumbs up from me.

My husband also commented on how good they were and said he considered having seconds.  He’s stronger than me though and decided to save his remaining calories for the day for dessert, lol.

The breadsticks were soft and chewy and just the right amount of cheesy.  Because our kids have been out of town visiting their grandparents for the summer, the box latest the two of us for two meals.

The first night we had it with Aldi’s cheese ravioli and garden salads.  The second night we had them with chicken Caesar salads.  

They complimented both dishes very well.  I was worried about how they would re-heat the second night but they were just as good as the first night.  I just warmed them in the oven for a few minutes!

I’d definitely recommend giving the Aldi Mama Cozzi’s Cheesy Bread Sticks a try if you tried them before.  They were really delicious and work well to compliment meals or as just a snack (I can see us munching on these in the future during one of our family game nights!). They have landed a place on my list of favorite Aldi products to buy 🙂

 

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