Affordable Staples Picked by Our Editors for Walmart Shoppers
Top 7 Walmart Groceries That Southern Living Editors Always Stock Up On
Ever had a product so good, you'd travel miles just to get it? That's the charm of these Walmart Great Value groceries. From condiments to snacks to everyday staples, these finds have earned a spot in the shopping carts of Southern Living editors.
While Great Value groceries save you a pretty penny at the checkout counter, our editors argue that some items even outshine pricier name brands. Many of these discoveries have arrived by word of mouth, making us eager to pass on the recommendations.
Pantry Items
- Organic Tomato Ketchup: No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, this ketchup takes the lead and has been hailed as the "pinnacle of ketchups" by several editors, all for a mere $2!
- Dried Herbs and Spices: Consistently hailed for their exceptional quality, Great Value dried herbs and spices offer a more pocket-friendly alternative to high-end brands, particularly beneficial for frequent bakers or those with a well-stocked spice rack.
Desserts
- Deluxe Moist White Cake Mix: In a blind taste test, this mix shone as the best of the bunch, delivering a fluffy and tender cake with a striking white hue. It's also a steal at just $1 a box!
- Vanilla Ice Cream: With a creamy texture and just the right amount of sweetness, Great Value vanilla ice cream won favor in blind taste tests, making it a must-try for vanilla enthusiasts.
Dairy
- Organic Milk: Sick of overspending on milk, especially organic varieties? Walmart's house brand is an affordable and tasty alternative, further boosted by its long shelf life.
- Mozzarella String Cheese: Whichever brand you've loved, give Great Value string cheese a try. It's surprisingly delicious, affordable, and easy to peel, making it a supermarket staple.
Produce
- Chopped Romaine Salad Mix: Finding a great salad mix can be a challenge, but this chopped romaine mix has earned a spot in the Southern Living editor's hearts for being just the right amount of chopped and leafy.
- While shopping for kitchen essentials, considering a brand like Great Value could be advantageous, particularly for their kitchen assistant, who prepares food and recipes with high-quality dried herbs and spices.
- Surprisingly, Southern Living editors have mentioned that Great Value's organic tomato ketchup, without any artificial preservatives, sometimes outperforms fancy brands, making it a budget-friendly option for households.
- In a busy household, having a reliable brand for pantry staples like condiments is essential. Southern Living editors swear by Great Value's deluxe moist white cake mix, which aced a blind taste test and offers excellent value for money.
- To impress your guests with a homemade southern dish, opt for Great Value's mozzarella string cheese, a non-ponderous and delicious dairy option that can be easily incorporated into various dishes.
