Costco's Kirkland Ham Dinner Makes Easter 2026 Easy (And Cheap!)

Costco is a well-known place for some pretty good pre-made food, but not everyone knows that it also often offers holiday meal kits. And even fewer shoppers know that these fully-cooked dinners aren't just available for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Costco also has a full Kirkland Select ham dinner available for the Easter season, but it's a bit different than you may think.

Whereas Costco usually sells a full dinner for multiple guests on Thanksgiving or Christmas, this Easter's meal kit comes in what looks like a takeout container, as though it's one portion. But with each tray weighing around 6 pounds, there's plenty of food for more than one serving.

Costco's Kirkland ham dinner comes with a portion of baked ham with a separately-packed honey-flavored glaze, mashed potatoes with butter and parsley, and green beans. The straightforward mountain of food is priced at just $4.79 per pound, making it surprisingly affordable for the amount of food you get. But it's only available until the day before Easter, April 4, so act fast.

Between a glazed ham, seasonal green beans, and buttery mashed potatoes, Costco's ham dinner is exactly what Easter dinner typically looks like in America. But if it feels a little plain to just have ham, potatoes, and green beans, you're not alone. Other shoppers have complained about its limited variety, especially compared to Costco's Thanksgiving or Christmas meals. But there's nothing stopping you from making an accompaniment.

There are a lot of scrumptious spring recipes that can make good Easter food, especially side dishes like hot cross buns, various deviled eggs, or a spring salad. If you're sharing your Costco ham dinner with a guest, this carrot soufflé recipe is sure to stun and will take anyone's mind off the limited Costco menu.

A well-rounded meal isn't just food, though, even with a carrot soufflé added to the menu. Make a memorable drink for your Costco feast as well, with this recipe for a Buzzed Bunny Easter cocktail. Shake grated ginger, gin or vodka, and pineapple, carrot, and lemon juices over ice, and garnish with lemon and fresh mint — almost as easy as buying dinner from Costco. If you are looking for a larger meal, try Costco's Rastelli's carver ham meal with four side dishes, which serves eight.