I’m just here for the essentials,” I tell myself as I roll my cart past the bakery section. “What am I going to do with a whole cheesecake?” I say out loud as I put a Kirkland Signature Cherry Topped Cheesecake into my cart.

One of the most beloved spots in any Costco warehouse is undeniably the bakery. From larger-than-life muffins and priced right sheet cakes.

Have you ever wondered what Costco does with its unsold bakery items? It turns out those expired items are not going to waste like you might fear.

Costco's bakery is packed with delicious finds, but these seven items—croissants, cheesecake, muffins, and more—are fan favorites that rival homemade.