The $3.19 Aldi Find I Buy Every Time I Go

I will usually toss two or three of each in my cart as I pass by, but then circle back and grab a couple more.

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The “s-word” is used all day, every day in my house. With two little kids, that word is snacks. Their meals blend together with nibbles throughout the day, and the snack shelves in the pantry and fridge seem to always need refilling. 

I am not immune to the “s-word” either. With so much to juggle on a daily basis, often my mom meals are simply glorified snacks. That’s why a weekly trip to Aldi is a must. The grocery chain is well-known for their low prices, but I also find their snack options to be top notch in terms of quality and taste.

There is one Aldi find tucked away in the refrigerated section that I buy every time I go: Priano mini meat and cheese tray. For $3.19, this is a hidden gem for busy moms. Each single-serving container has just the right amount of thinly sliced cured meat as well as a perfect portion of sliced cheese.

It is a convenient, portable, and protein-packed snack that is the ideal mid-day pickup. I think of it as my own personal appetizer tray for under three bucks. 

Priano Parma Salami and Smoked Provolone

• Price: $3.19 for a 2.5-ounce package 
• Why I Love It: This is a hidden gem for busy moms. It’s a convenient, portable, and protein-packed snack. It can be an appetizer, easy lunch, kid’s snack, or effortless bite with a glass of wine.

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Why I Love Priano Salami & Provolone

Sometimes I grab a few crackers or some bread and it becomes lunch. You could also absolutely peel one open and enjoy it with a glass of wine at night for an effortless escape at the end of the day that feels like you ordered it at a restaurant. 

The pre-portioned treat comes in two varieties, one smoky and one spicy. There’s the Parma Salami & Smoked Provolone and (my personal favorite) Hot Genoa Salami & Hot Provolone. 

I will usually toss two or three of each in my cart as I pass by, but then circle back and grab a couple more. They are just so convenient and useful, why not? 

Sometimes I will even use these as a building block for a dish. The smoked blend works great for layering into a grilled cheese. I love utilizing the spicy combo as pizza toppings and finish with a drizzle of hot honey just before diving in.  

I am grateful that these mini meat and cheese trays seem to be a staple on Aldi shelves and I see them on every trip to the store. With the holiday season quickly approaching, who’s to say you couldn’t even crack open a couple packages and arrange them on a tray for a quick DIY charcuterie board. No one has to know you took an Aldi shortcut and saved money in the process.

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