One Of Costco's Best Under-$20 Items Makes Breakfast A Gourmet Affair

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There are countless reasons to spring for a Costco membership, from the warehouse chain's famed food court, value-priced rotisserie chicken, and so much more. If you're looking for an affordable product that will make your morning meals feel gourmet, there's one item you should add to your Costco cart. At around nine dollars for a loaf, Kirkland Signature Cranberry Walnut Round Bread is the ultimate addition to your breakfast table.

Dotted with earthy walnuts and sweet, tart cranberries, this rustic bread is one of Costco's best items under $20, with rave reviews from shoppers. In our taste test, we found that this store-bought bread tastes like a high-end baked good that lends itself to a number of uses. "I feel like you'd pay twice as much, if not more, if you bought it from a farmers market or bakery," our reviewer praised, adding, "If you get it the day it's made, it's delightfully soft with a fantastic crust that is firm but not overly crunchy."

At its most basic, toast it and spread it with your favorite gourmet butter, then pair it with eggs and a side of bacon or sausage. But that's just one way to enjoy the bread, as Costco shoppers have taken to Reddit to share their favorite ways to serve it.

One thing to know about this Costco bread is that it doesn't come sliced. That means you can use your preferred bread knife or a manual bread slicer to cut each slice to your preferred thickness.

In a Reddit post, one Costco shopper enthuses, "the cranberry walnut bread makes great sandwiches." But there's no reason to limit the loaf to lunchtime. Spread a thin layer of butter or mayo on a pair of toasted slices and top them with a fried egg or two, melted cheese, your favorite breakfast meat, and potato patties. For a sweeter option, make a filling with jam and chopped crispy maple bacon. You can even use the bread as the base for cottage cheese toast topped with cinnamon, sweetener, and vanilla extract for a vintage Danish.

One Redditor takes the sweet route, saying, "I make French toast with this. Thick slices, a splash of Kirkland Orange Liqueur in the egg mixture," before recommending it with "whipped cream and just a dash of Kirkland Maple syrup." Others suggest serving it with cream cheese or brie. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, it's an easy bread to pair with nearly any of the best unexpected toppings for toast.
As far as making the most of your Costco bread, many shoppers recommend freezing it. One commenter on Reddit notes, "We also freeze one or even 1.5 at a time in gallon freezer ziplock bags." That way, you'll have some on hand for busy mornings when you want to switch up your usual breakfast routine.