This New Costco Heat-and-Serve Combo Is a Cold-Day Classic
- Costco is now offering a new heat-and-serve dinner option featuring Kirkland Signature Tomato Basil Soup paired with four grilled cheese sandwiches for just under $18.
There are some pairings that instantly bring back memories, and grilled cheese with tomato soup sits near the top of that list. It's a simple, familiar meal many of us grew up with, and on a cold winter night, it still delivers the same warm, satisfying comfort .
Costco appears to be leaning into that nostalgia with a new heat-and-serve dinner spotted in stores this week: Kirkland Signature Tomato Basil Soup paired with four grilled cheese sandwiches. The ready-to-heat combo was shared in a February 17 Instagram reel from @ discovering_costco , giving shoppers a closer look at the latest prepared foods addition.
According to the post, the meal is priced at $4.99 per pound and comes in a container weighing roughly 3½ pounds, bringing the total to just under $18. The package includes four grilled cheese sandwiches and a generous portion of Kirkland Signature Tomato Basil Soup, making it an easy option for feeding a family without turning to takeout.
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The sandwiches are made on brioche bread with cheddar and American Swiss cheeses, along with Kirkland Signature salted butter to help achieve a golden, crisp finish when heated. The tomato basil soup provides the classic dipping companion, balancing the rich, buttery sandwiches with a smooth, savory flavor.
Grilled cheese and tomato soup make a timeless comfort-food pairing.I
Instagram users reacted quickly to the post. @costcofindsnortheast wrote, "Omg this is amazing! Hope to see it at my store soon!" While @lilluvvegas commented, "Super nostalgic combo….But I don't see how the bread could not be soggy, even if you re-toast it." That is a fair concern.
Grilled Cheese Can Be Reheated Successfully With the Right Method
For anyone worried about soggy bread, testing shared by Treehugger found that leftover grilled cheese can reheat surprisingly well using a few simple methods. Re-grilling the sandwich in a hot pan with a little butter and a loosely placed lid produced the best results, restoring crisp bread and fully melted cheese while preventing the sandwich from drying out.
A toaster oven also melted the cheese and crisped the bread, though it tended to dry the sandwich slightly. Baking at 350°F created a crisp exterior but left the cheese less evenly melted. The pan method produced the closest texture to a freshly made grilled cheese, while the toaster oven offers a convenient alternative when time is tight.
That means if you have leftovers or want to crisp the sandwiches further, a quick pass in a skillet can help restore the texture we all love.
With familiar flavors, simple preparation, and enough portions to feed a family, this latest Costco prepared meal taps into a timeless comfort pairing while making dinner feel effortless on a cold winter evening.
This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the Food & Drink section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
