Breakfast lovers are getting a major budget boost this week without having to wait in the drive-thru lane.
Discount grocer Aldi is expanding its highly popular "Aldi Finds" lineup with the release of its Breakfast Best Griddle Sandwiches. The highly anticipated frozen product offers a direct, low-cost alternative to McDonald's iconic McGriddle, allowing shoppers to recreate their favorite fast-food morning routine right from home.
The convenient breakfast item features a savory sausage patty, fluffy scrambled egg, and melted cheese nestled between two sweet, maple-infused pancakes. Best of all, the entire meal is designed for busy mornings, requiring only 70 seconds in the microwave to heat up and serve.
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While convenience is a major selling point, the real victory for shoppers is the price tag. Aldi is offering a box of $4$ individually wrapped sandwiches for just $5.49$.
A quick look at the math reveals that each individual griddle sandwich costs only $1.37$ to prepare. This comfortably beats the current pricing at McDonald's, where a single standalone McGriddle typically ranges from $6$ to $8$ depending on the local franchise's pricing structure. For a family of $4$, choosing the grocery option represents an immediate and substantial saving.
For shoppers looking to completely recreate the traditional drive-thru experience at home, Aldi recommends pairing the sweet-and-savory sandwiches with their "Season's Choice Hash Brown Patties" from the freezer aisle. The combination delivers a complete, classic morning starch pairing while saving consumers both gasoline and money.
The limited-time product is available in the freezer section at local Aldi locations starting Wednesday, June 17, while weekly promotional supplies last.