25 Aldi Holiday Foods To Grab Before They're Gone

Make parties, prepping, and planning easier with these tasty Aldi buys.

It’s holiday time at Aldi, where you'll find a delightful spread of everything you need for celebrations. From charcuterie board ingredients to cards and turkeys and decor, Aldi has everything to set your table and set you up for the busy holiday season.

Aldi’s popularity can mean a rush on favorites; keep in mind supplies are limited and prices may vary by store. Their popular advent calendars sell out quickly, as do many of their limited-edition offerings. However, Aldi has a wide variety of options for the holidays.

Best of all, you can easily pop in and grab what you need—a last-minute gift or turkey stock without braving larger grocery stores or spending all of your holiday budget. Most are under $20! Check out these 25 Aldi holiday offerings to brighten the season.

Appetitos Puff Pastry Bites

Have unexpected guests or need appetizers that look like you spent hours on them? Start at the beginning with Aldi’s Appetitos Puff Pastry Bites.

The heat-and-eat bites come in a pack of 24 with three flavors: artichoke and jalapeno; Mediterranean-inspired vegetables and feta; and spinach, cheese, and bacon.

Or add some sweet appetizers with the Specially Selected Mini Cream Puffs made of Belgian-style pastry filled with fresh whipped cream.

Emporium Selection English Champagne Cheddar

Celebrate New Year’s Eve parties with this delightful Emporium Selection English Champagne Cheddar. For less than $5, add this “aged Cheddar based infused with real Champagne and imported from the UK” to your cheese or charcuterie boards.

Eggnog Wine

Wine plus holiday-favorite eggnog! Aldi’s sparkling chocolate wine and Petite Peppermint Bark Wine Speciality set the path for this Eggnog Wine Speciality, made in France. Traditional eggnog flavors are infused into a white wine. In a warm twist, it can be enjoyed at room temperature or served heated.

Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar or Port Wine Deli Cheese Balls

The retro cheese ball trend is back, and Aldi’s has it. Choose a Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar or Port Wine Deli Cheese Ball (or both!) to get your party guests saying, "Cheese ball, please." These spreadable cheese balls are a great appetizer on their own with chips or cheese plate addition.

Seasonal Aldi Chips

Aldi doesn’t skimp on holiday-themed snacks either with their Clancy’s Turkey Stuffing potato chips. While the Clancy’s brand features a wide range of great snacks, these seasonal chips take snacking to the next level, the stuffing stuff-them-in-your-mouth level.

Aldi Stuffings

If you’re in charge of making the holiday stuffing, Aldi features several inexpensive, full-of-flavor options, all for under $3. Check out Aldi’s Chef’s Cupboard Hawaiian Classic or Sage & Onion Stuffing, Chef’s Cupboard Herbed Bagged Stuffing, Chef’s Cupboard Chicken or Cornbread stuffing, or their Specially Selected Brioche Stuffing. Whether you choose a basic stuffing or something more unique, you’ll have it ready in minutes.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Tasked with bringing a side dish? The Season’s Choice Sweet Potato Casserole is an easy option. Simply buy it, heat it, and bring it like you spent all day prepping. With great reviews online, shoppers have asked if the casserole could be available year-round.

Aldi Holiday-Shaped Pizzas

Have you tried Aldi’s holiday pizzas? If you’re looking to put a different spin on your holiday meals or a festive and easy weeknight dinner, the Mama Cozzi brand is offering tree or star-shaped pizzas for holiday or weeknight dinner fun with seasonally-colored decorations. The cozy holiday pizzas are perfect for one or two diners.

Holiday Pastas

Do you watch cooking shows dreaming of shaped or filled handmade pastas? Aldi has done the work for you with wonderful holiday-themed options like Reggano Christmas Shaped Pasta,  Priano Stars and Trees or Mittens and Hats Christmas Gnocchi, or Priano Turkey Cranberry or Bourbon Sweet Potato Ravioli. Truly impress your guests with Aldi’s Specially Selected Pear & Gorgonzola or Mushroom Truffle Ravioli.

What should you top off your Aldi holiday pasta with? Try Specially Selected Porcini Mushroom or Arrabiata Pasta Sauce to compliment the seasonal pastas.

Maple Vanilla Whipped Cream

Pumpkin pie is a holiday staple. Aldi’s Friendly Farms whipped dairy toppings takes pie to the next level. Available in Maple Vanilla or Pumpkin Spice, these toppings are also great straight out of the container.

Winternacht Cookies

The Winternact Spekulatius Spiced Cookies feature a spicy speculoos flavor in holiday format. The warm spices and crispy texture are a perfect holiday treat; you’ll want to stock up on these unique cookies to nibble on into the new year.

Hot Cocoa and Mug Toppers

Wrap up Winternacht Hot Cocoa Melting Chocolate Snowman and Benton’s Mug Toppers, and you’ve got a fun gift for adults and kids. Add a melting marshmallow snowman and adorable cookie mug toppers to a mug of Beaumont Hot Chocolate for easy gifting.

Peppermint Frozen Treats

Aldi’s frozen section is a wonderful spot to explore during the holiday season. Whether you’re trying a Sundae Shoppe Snowflake Cone or Christmas Tree Bar, the cold seasonal treats are seasonal fun. The Sundae Shoppe brand also features two special holiday flavors: Sundae Shoppe Peppermint or Hot Chocolate Pints. For around $2, you can enjoy peppermint-y or hot-chocolate-y seasonal ice cream. 

Gingerbread Kits

Building gingerbread houses can be a fun holiday tradition. Gathering ingredients can be inexpensive and time-consuming. Aldi offers Benton’s Gingerbread Mini Village Kit or Benton’s Gingerbread House, both for less than $10. Buy several, and set up a fun party craft at school or home! 

Holiday Ciders and Wines

The weather outside might be frightful, but Aldi wines inside can be delightful. From a Pacific Fruit Vineyards Sweet Cranberry Wine or Wicked Grove Cranberry Hard Cider to a fun sparkling wine variety pack to a Winterliebe Cherry Mulled Wine, Aldi has a memorable (and inexpensive) option for adults. Most bottles are under $5. Top a bottle with a bow and you’ve got a great holiday hostess gift. If you want to spend a little more, try the Maynard’s Ten Year Old Tawny Port for less than $20.

Seasonal Cranberry Favorites

The seasonal holiday fruit is a feature at Aldi in their Nature’s Nectar Sparkling CranberryCranGinger Juice which are both perfect for mixers or drinking on their own. The Season’s Choice Cranberry Craze Smoothie freezes the winter fruit for an easy smoothie option to start your holiday mornings with a tang.

Dog Treats

Aldi doesn’t forget furry friends at the holidays. Get a Rawhide stocking and some gingerbread dog biscuits for your pup with the Heart to Tail Holiday Rawhide Stocking or Heart to Tail Gingerbread Dog Biscuits. 

Gouda Trees

There are butter trees and turkeys, and then there are Aldi The Emporium Selection Gouda Holiday Trees. Bring some celebratory cheese flavor to your table with holiday trees made out of Gouda. Great for charcuterie or cheese boards, these trees are ready to start the holiday snacking off right.

Olive Assortments

Olives are a perennial holiday favorite for the winter holidays and New Year’s Eve. Aldi’s Spreads Specially Selected Cheese Stuffed Queen Olive Assortment is a great option for an olive bar or charcuterie accompaniment while their Specially Selected Park Street Deli Olive Spread adds a brine note to crackers and cheeses.

Shapely Snacks

Aldi’s Clancy snack brand is a less expensive option that offers unique salty and sweet snacks. Set out Holiday Pretzel Shapes or Rods in a bowl and you’ve got the party started or dip them in white chocolate and sprinkles for a fun twist. For easy gifting, Clancy’s Mistletoe Snack Mix or Pretzels Gift Box or Peppermint Pretzel Stars just need a bow, and you’re ready to go, gift!

Seasonal Brioche

Holiday mornings can be hectic. Instead of preparing a full spread, bring in some holiday spirit with a Specially Selected Christmas Tree Brioche in Chocolate Chip or Vanilla Cream or a Brioche Star. Each shaped-brioche features sweet dough in a fun shape.

Chocolate Treats

The traditional break-a-part orange gets the Aldi treatment with their Chocoeur Break-A-Part Dark, Mint or Dark Orange Chocolate. As you wrap packages and prepare holiday treats, treat yourself to an “orange” chocolate slice as a reward! 

Coffee & Creamer

Have a little hot holiday treat without venturing to a coffee shop. Aldi’s seasonal coffee flavors include unique Barissimo offerings like Pumpkin or Maple Ground Coffee. Add some Friendly Farms flavored creamer, and enjoy a cup of coffee as you wrap packages. 

Holiday Kombuchas

While Aldi doesn’t offer everything a larger grocery does, they do focus on healthy options and dietary restrictions. Whether you’re looking for a gift or trying out a new way of eating and drinking, the Aldi Health Ade Holiday Cheers Kombucha is an unexpected holiday option on Aldi shelves.

Chocolate Truffles

Looking for an easy teacher or party gift? Look no further than the Aldi Moser Roth Luxurious European Chocolate Truffles. Take your palette on a trip to Europe with fancy truffles that taste as good as they look. Keep a few boxes of these chocolate treasures on hand and you’ll be ready for last-minute gifting!

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