ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

The chicken wings and thin-sliced pork chops are genuinely economical this week, making them the backbone of four dinners. The Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender is a premium cut even at the sale price, so it earns the one premium night. The Breakfast Best Pre-Cooked Sausage Patties are a large 32 oz. package at $8.29, and since the week would only use a portion of it for one dinner, it was skipped in favor of proteins the week can fully use without waste inflating the total. Produce like zucchini, multicolored peppers, and grape tomatoes fill out the plates at very low cost, and the L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread adds a kid-friendly base for one night's meal without adding much to the bill. The total lands at $14.58 per person, which is honest given that this flyer leans heavily on breakfast and snack items rather than budget dinner proteins.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini
Description: The Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings are seasoned simply with salt, garlic powder, and a little butter, then baked in the oven until golden and crispy - a total crowd-pleaser for kids. Roasted zucchini coins and halved Cherub Grape Tomatoes go on the same sheet pan for an easy, colorful side.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.), Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: 1 pack of wings (40 oz.) for 4 people; 1 lb zucchini sliced into coins; 1 pkg. Cherub Grape Tomatoes halved and added to the pan for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Multicolored Peppers on 12 Grain Bread
Description: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops cook in just a few minutes per side in a skillet with a little oil, salt, and mild seasoning kids love. Sliced multicolored peppers are sauteed alongside and everything is served open-face on slices of L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread for a fun, sandwich-style dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers (3-pack), L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (24 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops for 4 people (roughly 2 chops per person depending on chop size); 1 three-pack of multicolored peppers, sliced; 8 slices of bread for open-face serving.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Zucchini and Croissants
Description: A second round of Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops gets a completely different treatment - cooked in a skillet with a simple honey-mustard glaze (pantry staples) and served alongside sauteed zucchini. Warm Bake Shop Croissants on the side make this feel like a special weeknight dinner kids will ask for again.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Zucchini, Bake Shop Mini or Large Croissants (10-10.5 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops for 4 people; 1 lb zucchini sliced and sauteed; 1 package of croissants (serves 4 with 2-3 mini croissants each or 1 large croissant each depending on size selected).
Recipes:
- Skillet Pork Chops with Zucchini Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Seared Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender with Multicolored Peppers and Grape Tomatoes
Description: The Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender is sliced thin after a quick sear in a hot skillet, making it tender and juicy - kids love it cut into small, easy bites. Sauteed multicolored peppers and Cherub Grape Tomatoes round out the plate with color and mild sweetness.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Multicolored Peppers (3-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 35 minutes total (allow 10 minutes resting time after searing)
Serving note: 1.5 lbs beef tender for 4 people at $6.99/lb, approx. $10.49; 1 three-pack of multicolored peppers sliced and sauteed; 1 pkg. Cherub Grape Tomatoes halved and warmed in the pan. Rest the beef at least 10 minutes before slicing for best texture.

Friday
Meal: Chicken Wings Tossed in Maple Glaze with Pita Crackers and Green Grapes
Description: A second pack of Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings is baked and then tossed in a simple glaze made from Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup and a little butter for a sweet, kid-approved Friday night treat. Savoritz Pita Crackers and a bowl of California Green Grapes on the side keep things easy and fun.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.), Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup (12.5 oz.), Savoritz Pita Crackers (5 oz.), California Green Grapes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: 1 pack of wings (40 oz.) for 4 people; 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup used for glaze (bottle kept for other uses); 1 bag of Savoritz Pita Crackers shared among 4; 1 lb California Green Grapes washed and served in a bowl.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.) (x2 packs): $9.98
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (4 lbs): $11.96
- Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Zucchini (2 lbs): $2.38
- Multicolored Peppers (x2 three-packs): $4.98
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.) (x2 pkgs.): $3.98
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (24 oz.) (x1): $2.69
- Bake Shop Mini or Large Croissants (10-10.5 oz.) (x1): $2.79
- Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup (12.5 oz.) (x1): $5.29
- Savoritz Pita Crackers (5 oz.) (x1): $2.49
- California Green Grapes (1 lb): $1.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Honey
- Dijon or yellow mustard