Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Pasta with Prego Marinara
Description: A classic, comforting skillet dinner with seasoned ground beef tossed with tender pasta and rich Prego marinara sauce, all made in one pan for easy cleanup. Kids love this simple, cheesy pasta dish that comes together in about 20 minutes on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb package) at $6.99/lb, Kroger Pasta at 4/$5.00, Prego Pasta Sauce at $1.59
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef for 1 person (portioned from the 3 lb pack, freeze the rest); cook 2 oz dry pasta; use about half of a 14.5 oz jar of Prego marinara and save the rest for Wednesday. The 3 lb ground beef package costs $20.97 total but you only pay for what you use this week - freeze remaining portions for future meals.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Dinner
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts with Sweet Corn
Description: A simple, kid-approved dinner of juicy baked chicken breast seasoned with mild spices, served alongside sweet buttery corn on the cob. This wholesome plate is easy to prep and full of familiar flavors that kids aged 5-12 genuinely enjoy.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (Thin Breasts) at $3.99/lb, Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct at 2/$7.00 (1 pack of 4 ears)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 thin chicken breast, approximately 0.5 lb, costing about $2.00; buy 1 pack of 4 ears of sweet corn for $3.50 and enjoy 1-2 ears tonight, saving the rest for snacking or sides later in the week. Season chicken simply with salt, garlic powder, and a little butter - nothing spicy.
Recipes:
- Roasted Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Wednesday
Meal: Stovetop Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage with Pasta and Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Sliced smoked sausage sauteed on the stovetop and tossed with pasta, a drizzle of leftover marinara, and a generous handful of melty shredded cheese for a fun, filling dinner kids will ask for again. The familiar flavors of sausage and cheesy pasta make this a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage at $2.99 with Digital Coupon, Kroger Pasta at 4/$5.00, Kraft Shredded Cheese at 2/$5.00
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2-3 links of smoked sausage from the 9.6-14 oz package (the rest can be refrigerated and used for breakfast or another quick meal); cook 2 oz dry pasta; top with a generous handful of shredded cheese from 1 bag. Use the remaining Prego marinara from Monday as a light sauce base.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Cedar Plank Salmon with Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes
Description: Flaky, mild pan-seared salmon served alongside roasted gourmet potatoes makes a dinner that feels special but is totally approachable for kids who enjoy simple, lightly seasoned fish. The salmon is cooked with just butter and a pinch of salt so the mild flavor stays kid-friendly and delicious.
Sale items used: Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon at $17.99 (24 oz package), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb at 2/$7.00 (1 pack of Gourmet Potatoes)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The Cedar Plank Salmon comes as a 24 oz package at a flat price of $17.99 - use one portion (about 6 oz) for tonight and refrigerate or freeze the remaining salmon for another meal later in the week or next week. Buy 1 pack of Gourmet Potatoes (1.5 lb) for $3.50 and roast half tonight, saving the rest as a side another day. Total time is about 30 minutes; preheat oven to 400 degrees for potatoes while you prep the salmon on the stovetop.
Friday
Meal: Grilled American BBQ Beef Patties on Private Selection Buns
Description: A fun Friday burger night with a juicy BBQ beef patty grilled up and served on a soft bakery bun with classic kid-friendly toppings like ketchup, cheese, and pickles. Simple, satisfying, and totally customizable so kids can build their own burger just the way they like it.
Sale items used: American BBQ Beef Patties (1.2 lb) at $7.00, Private Selection Buns at $3.49, Kraft Shredded Cheese or Sargento Cheese Slices at 2/$5.00
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The 1.2 lb pack of American BBQ Beef Patties contains multiple patties - use 1 patty tonight and refrigerate or freeze the rest for another quick meal. Use 1 bun from the 8 ct Private Selection Buns pack and save the remaining buns for sandwiches or snacks. Top with a slice of cheese from the bag already purchased on Wednesday.
Recipes:
- The Best Grilled BBQ Hamburgers
- The Best BBQ Hamburger Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts - Thin Breasts (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb package (1 package, use 0.5 lb this week, freeze rest): $20.97
- Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage (1 package, 9.6-14 oz) with Digital Coupon: $2.99
- Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon (1 package, 24 oz): $17.99
- American BBQ Beef Patties (1 package, 1.2 lb): $7.00
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (1 pack) - part of 2/$7.00 deal: $3.50
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (1 pack) - part of 2/$7.00 deal: $3.50
- Kroger Pasta (2 boxes at 4/$5.00): $2.50
- Prego Pasta Sauce (1 jar, 14.5-24 oz): $1.59
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 bag, 7-8 oz) - part of 2/$5.00 deal: $2.50
- Private Selection Buns (1 pack, 8 ct): $3.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray
- Ketchup
- Pickles
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (Big Pack or Tenders or Thin Breasts): $3.99/lb
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks (Family Pack, Limit 5): $12.99/lb (with $4.00/lb digital coupon off $16.99/lb)
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb package): $6.99/lb
- American BBQ Beef Patties (1.2 lb): $7.00
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat (Select Varieties, 7-9 oz): 2/$7.00
- Kroger Large Shrimp 31-40 ct or Medium Shrimp 51-60 ct (Frozen, 12 oz): $7.00
- Kroger Chicken Party Wings (Frozen, 2.5 lb): $7.99
- Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon (Select Varieties, 24 oz): $17.99
- Private Selection Golden Roasted Chicken Breast or Pepper Jack Cheese (Sliced to Order or Grab & Go): $9.99/lb
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, Select Varieties, 2 lb): $7.99
- Wendy's Beef Patties (1 lb): $8.00
- Kroger 80% Lean Beef Patties (Frozen, 2 lb): $11.99
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb, In the Deli): $13.99
- Wright Bacon (Select Varieties, 24 oz): $6.99 with Digital Coupon
- Johnsonville Smoked Dinner or Breakfast Sausage (Select Varieties, 9.6-14 oz): $2.99 with Digital Coupon
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz): $4.99/EA
- Hormel Bacon (Select Varieties, 9.3-16 oz): $5.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Yucatan Hatch Chile Guacamole (Mild or Medium, 7.5 oz, In the Deli): $4.99
- Private Selection Summer Hatch Chile Sushi Roll (Select Varieties, 10.6 oz, Available in Select Stores, In the Deli): $9.99
- Private Selection Golden Roasted Chicken Breast or Pepper Jack Cheese (Sliced to Order or Grab & Go): $9.99/lb
- Sargento Mighty Bites (Select Varieties, 2.8 oz): 4/$10.00
Produce on sale:
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (Select Varieties): 2/$7.00
- Simple Truth Organic Blueberries (18 oz): $4.99
- Washington Red Cherries: $3.99/lb with Digital Coupon
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- California Organic Red or Black Plums: $2.99/lb
- Organic Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $3.99/lb
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.49/lb
- Honeycrisp Apples: $2.99/lb
- Raspberries or Blackberries (6 oz): $2.99
- Zespri Sungold Kiwi (2 lb): $8.00
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Bowls (Select Varieties, 18 oz): $5.00
- Hatch Chile Peppers: $1.49/lb
- Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb Bag): $3.99
- Private Selection Vidalia Sweet Onions (3 lb): $3.79
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (Select Varieties, 24 oz): 2/$5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs (Large, Grade A, Select Varieties, 12 ct): $6.19
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk (Select Varieties, 96 fl oz): $4.99
- Fage or Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 5.3 oz): 4/$5.00
- 24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs Grade A: $4.99 with Digital Coupon
- Kroger Milk (Select Varieties, Half Gallon, Excludes Chocolate): $1.59 with Digital Coupon
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Blueberry Muffins or Other Varieties or Filled Croissants (Select Varieties, 4 ct, In the Bakery): $5.00
- Private Selection Fresh Baked Butter Croissants (Large 4 ct or Mini 12 ct, In the Bakery): $5.00
- Glazed Donuts or Mini Muffins (Select Varieties, 12 ct, In the Bakery): $5.00
- Frosted Sugar Cookies (Select Varieties, 10 ct, In the Bakery): $5.00
- Private Selection Buns (Select Varieties, 8 ct): $3.49
- Angel Food Cake (9-13 oz) or Classic Cake 6" (Select Varieties): $6.00
- Mini Cupcakes (Select Varieties, 12 ct, In the Bakery): $4.00
- Private Selection Cheesecake (40 oz) or Bakery Fresh Ice Cream Cake (25.5-32.36 oz, Select Varieties, In the Bakery): $16.99 with Digital Coupon
Pantry on sale:
- Sargento Cheese Slices (8-20 ct) or Kroger Party Size Potato Chips (12.5-13 oz, Select Varieties): 2/$5.00
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers (4.8-8 oz) or Kroger Cranberry Juice Cocktail (64 fl oz, Select Varieties): $1.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- General Mills Cereal (8.9-14 oz) or Jif Peanut Butter (13-16 oz, Select Varieties): $2.29/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Keebler Cookies (8.5-13.4 oz) or Nature Valley Bars (5 ct, Select Varieties): $2.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Nabisco Snack Crackers (3.5-8.5 oz) or Quaker Rice Cakes (4.5-7.23 oz, Select Varieties): $2.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Premier Protein Shakes (Select Varieties, 4-Pack, 11 fl oz): $7.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz) or Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (18 oz, Select Varieties): $1.59/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Mio Water Enhancer (1.62 fl oz) or Planters Peanuts (16 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49/EA (Buy More Save More)
- The Greek Gods Greek Yogurt (24 oz) or Lance Sandwich Crackers (10 ct, Select Varieties): $3.79/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Kellogg's Cereal (Select Varieties, 8.9-16.1 oz): $1.99/EA with Digital Coupon
- DiGiorno Pizza (14.14-30.3 oz) or Hot Pockets (4 ct, Select Varieties): $3.99/EA with Digital Coupon
- Cheez-It Crackers (9-12.4 oz) or Club Crackers (11-13.7 oz, Select Varieties): 2/$6.00 (Final Cost When You Buy 2)
- 4 lb Kroger Cheese (Select Varieties): $13.49
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (11.5 fl oz) or Kinder's Sauce (14.2-16.1 oz, Select Varieties): $3.99
- Kettle Brand Potato Chips (Select Varieties, 6-7.5 oz): $3.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz) or Wish-Bone Salad Dressing (15 fl oz, Select Varieties): 2/$5.00
- Kroger Pasta (Select Varieties, 12-16 oz): 4/$5.00
- Minute Maid Fruit Drink or Ade (59 fl oz) or Lay's Stax (5.5-5.75 oz, Select Varieties): 2/$4.00
- Takis (6.5-9.9 oz) or Kroger Purified Water 24-Pack (8 fl oz Bottles, Select Varieties): 2/$7.00
- Kroger Coffee Pods (Select Varieties, 120 ct): $31.99
- Green Mountain or McCafé K-Cups (Select Varieties, 10 ct): $6.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz Bag or K-Cups 10 ct, Select Varieties): $8.99/EA with Digital Coupon
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (6-10 ct) or General Mills Treat Bars (8 ct, Select Varieties): $1.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
Frozen on sale:
- Private Selection Ice Cream (48 fl oz) or Popsicle Ice Pops (5-18 ct, Select Varieties): $4.99
- Stouffer's or Lean Cuisine Entrée (Select Varieties, 5.75-12 oz): 4/$10.00
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches (Select Varieties, 8-20 ct): $10.99
- Morningstar Farms Entrée (5.25-12 oz) or Happy Egg Co. Eggs Large Grade A (12 ct, Select Varieties): $3.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Impossible Frozen Entrée (10-14 oz) or Kodiak Frozen Waffles (8-10 ct, Select Varieties): $4.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Just Bare Frozen Chicken (Select Varieties, 19.2-24 oz): $10.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream (14 fl oz or Bars 3-6 ct, Select Varieties): $4.49/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 48 fl oz): $1.99/EA Online Deal Days Price
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (16 fl oz) or Breyers Ice Cream (48 fl oz, Select Varieties): $3.49/EA with Digital Coupon
- Breyers Ice Cream (Select Varieties): $3.49/EA with Digital Coupon
- El Monterey Family Pack Burritos (Select Varieties, 8 ct): $4.49/EA with Digital Coupon
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (6 ct) or Yoplait Yogurt (32 oz, Select Varieties): $2.29/EA (Buy More Save More)
- Stouffer's Family Size Entrée (Select Varieties, 28-40 oz): $8.99/EA (Buy More Save More)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$68.03
for 1 person · $68.03 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of July 29, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Kroger.