Summer is a coming — and soon. For some of us, it may well have already (unofficially) arrived at our doorsteps. Along with these warm weather days and lingering sunsets, we’re bringing a relaxed, unfussy energy to our food plans. Aldi must have gotten the same memo.
The team just gave us a sneak peek at June’s Aldi Finds, and it, too, is a bit more laissez-faire than usual. Don’t get it twisted; there are still plenty of groceries to get excited about. We’ve got flavor-packed chips, ultra-creamy dips, pillowy buns you’ll want to eat from morning ’til midnight, and more. Of the dozens of items hitting shelves this month, these are the nine we’ve got our eyes on.
1. Park Street Deli Chipotle Bacon Dip, $3.29
Chipotle. Bacon. Dip. It’s creamy! It’s cheesy! It’s got bacon and chipotle peppers! It’s all so magical sounding, you probably won’t be surprised to see how quickly it disappears. Find it in the fridge section on June 5.
2. Park Street Deli Mango Habanero Salsa, $2.79
Fruit salsas are a summer must for topping fish tacos, serving alongside shrimp kebabs, or simply putting out with your favorite tortilla chips. Add this juicy mango, cilantro, lemon, and habanero to your weekly shopping list while you can. There’s also a Smoky Peach variety for the heat averse, and both hit shelves on June 26.
3. Clancy’s Farmhouse Ranch Sweet Potato Chips, $2.99
There isn’t a potato chip we won’t try — at least once. These sweet spuds take inspiration from chefs’ favorite store-bought salad dressing for a tangy twist on the classic chip. Available June 5, along with a Garden Jalapeño variety, we can’t wait to break these open for burger night.
4. Season’s Choice Loaded Tater Barrels, $3.99
Are tots your preferred potato side? No problem! These loaded tater barrels — available June 12 in the freezer section — are stuffed with cheddar, bacon bits, and jalapeños. While an ideal dinner companion, these also have strong snack vibes. Just saying.
5. Specially Selected Giant Brioche Buns, $4.99
Speaking of, these best-selling buns are essential for burger nights, ice cream evenings, and even egg sandwich mornings. Find them in the bakery aisle (the most underrated section of the store, if you ask us) on June 12. Their plant-based counterparts hit stores just a few weeks after on June 26.
6. Season’s Choice Dark Sweet Cherries, $5.49
The window for cherry season is far too short for our liking. Widen it a bit with a bag of these frozen dark (pitted!) beauties. Available on June 16, just think of all the cakes, pies, chicken thighs, and more you’ll be feasting on for weeks to come.
7. Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Jalapeno Popper Pizza, $3.99
A jalapeño popper in pizza form?! Available June 5 in the freezer sections, this thin crust creation is topped with a creamy roasted garlic sauce (yum!), mozzarella, cream cheese, jalapeño and green peppers, plus green onions and bread crumbs. We’ll take two please — slices, that is.
8. Whole & Simple Cilantro & Lime Riced Cauliflower Bowl, $3.19
Aldi fan and The Kitchn staff writer Patty first turned us onto these bountiful bowls. Now, there’s no turning back. Which is why we’ve got our eyes on this riced cauliflower bowl with grilled chicken, black beans, and roasted corn and red peppers. Find it in the freezer section on June 5.
9. Benton’s Lemon Meringue Wafer Rolls, $2.29
No Aldi Finds list is complete without a little something sweet. These creme-filled rolls are everything we love about lemon meringue pie, wrapped in a delicate wafer. There’s also a summer berry variety (think: strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry — all in one). Both are available June 26.
Which Aldi Finds are you most excited about this month? Tell us in the comments below.