Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheeseburger Skillet Sliders on Kroger Buns
Description: Four mini beef patties are browned in a skillet and topped with melty cheese, then tucked into soft buns. Kids can help shape the patties and build their own sliders.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Buns, Sargento Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of ground beef (one package) to make 4 sliders, 2 per person, and save the extra for later or make 6 sliders. Use 4 slices of cheese from the Sargento pack and 4 buns from the Kroger bun pack. Leftover buns can go with Friday's dinner.
Recipes:
- Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
- 25-Minute Cheeseburger Sliders {EASY!}
- Easy Cheeseburger Sliders for a Crowd

Tuesday
Meal: Sausage and Veggie Pasta Toss
Description: Sliced sausage links are browned and tossed with soft pasta, mild steamed vegetables, and a little butter and cheese. It is a simple, familiar bowl that kids happily clean up.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links, Barilla Pasta, Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables, Kroger Butter, Sargento Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/2 package of sausage (about 6 oz), 4 oz dry pasta (about 1/3 of a box), 1 bag Steamfresh vegetables, 1 tbsp butter, and 2 tbsp shredded cheese. Save the rest of the sausage and pasta for another meal.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Vegetable Pasta
- Veggie-Loaded Pasta with Sausage Recipe
- Sausage and Vegetable Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Buttery Spudling Potatoes
Description: Mild salmon fillets are seared until golden and served with tender baby potatoes tossed in butter. The flavors are gentle and simple, so kids can easily enjoy them.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Petite Spudling Potatoes, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of salmon (assumed total weight, two 8 oz fillets). Boil about half of the potato bag, then toss with 2 tbsp butter and a pinch of salt. Cook the salmon 4 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon with Potatoes
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter + Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
- Salmon with Mashed Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Egg Fried Rice-Style Breakfast-for-Dinner Scramble with Toast
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs are cooked with onion, peas and carrots, and leftover cooked pasta or rice, then topped with melted cheese. It is served with buttered toast for dipping.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Kroger Mexican Style Blend Cheese, Wonder Bread, Yellow Onions, Kroger Butter, Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 5 eggs, 1/4 cup finely diced onion (assumed 1/4 lb of onion, about 1 small), 1/2 cup frozen veggies from the bag, and 1/4 cup cheese. Serve with 4 slices of toast. Cook about 1 cup of leftover rice or Tuesday's extra pasta in the scramble.
Recipes:
- Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe (With Sausage and Eggs)
- Quick & Easy Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe
- Cheesy Scrambled Egg and Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl

Friday
Meal: Rotisserie-Style Chicken Plate with Buttered Veggies
Description: Pulled pieces of a ready-roasted chicken are served with warm buttered vegetables. It is an easy plate with no cooking required beyond reheating.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken, Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables, Kroger Butter, Kroger Buns
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about half of the roasted chicken per night (roughly 1 lb of meat for 2 people, with leftovers). Steam 1 bag of vegetables and toss with 1 tbsp butter. Serve with leftover buns on the side.
Recipes:
- Butter Roasted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
- Rotisserie Chicken How-To with Seasonal Vegetable
- Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken Recipe with Root Vegetables

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (x1 pack): $8.99
- Kroger Buns (x1 pack): $1.79
- Sargento Cheese (x1 pack, from 2 for $5.00 deal bought as a pair): $5.00
- Kroger Dinner Sausage Links (x1 pack): $3.99
- Barilla Pasta (x1 box): $1.39
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (x3 bags): $5.37
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 lb): $8.99
- Petite Spudling Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Kroger Butter (x1 pack): $2.99
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs (x1 carton): $4.99
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (x1): $7.99
- Kroger Mexican Style Blend Cheese (x1 bag): $2.00
- Wonder Bread (x1 loaf): $1.99
- Yellow Onions (1/2 lb): $0.60

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
- Cooked rice or leftover pasta (for Thursday)
- Soy sauce (optional, mild splash)