Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Eggs are the standout value this week at just $4.99 for 24 cage-free eggs, making them the anchor for two very different dinners - a skillet frittata and a pasta dish with egg-enriched sauce. Kroger Pasta at 4 for $5.00 paired with Prego Pasta Sauce at $1.59 gives you a hearty pasta night for well under $2 per person. Cottage cheese at 2 for $5.00 steps in as a creamy, protein-rich base for a stuffed pepper night that feels special without the price tag. The Morningstar Farms Entree at $3.99 per package is the best mid-range plant-based option on the flyer, and two packages comfortably feed four for a satisfying taco bowl night. The single premium night goes to the Impossible Frozen Entree at $4.99 per package - two packages for four people is the priciest protein choice this week, but it is still a reasonable splurge for a Friday treat, and it is the only premium-tier item used all week. The Hatch Chile Peppers at $1.49/lb and Hatch Sweet Onions at $3.99 for a 3 lb bag add bold seasonal flavor across multiple nights without meaningfully inflating the total.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Egg and Cottage Cheese Frittata with Hatch Chiles and Sweet Onion
Description: Eggs and cottage cheese are whisked together with diced Hatch chile peppers and sweet onion, then baked in a skillet until set and golden on top for a protein-packed, custardy frittata. Kraft shredded cheese is scattered over the top in the final minutes for a melty, savory finish.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs 24 ct, Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz, cottage cheese variety), Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb Bag), Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs and 1 container (24 oz) of cottage cheese for 4 people. Use 0.5 lb Hatch chile peppers (diced) and roughly 0.5 lb sweet onion (about 2 medium onions) from the 3 lb bag. Top with half a bag (about 3.5 oz) of Kraft shredded cheese. Serve in wedges directly from the skillet.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Baked Green Chili Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese - Feels Like Home™
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Frittata) - Sweet As Honey

Tuesday
Meal: Kroger Pasta with Prego Marinara, Sauteed Hatch Chiles, and Sargento Cheese
Description: Kroger pasta is boiled and tossed with Prego pasta sauce that has been warmed with sliced Hatch chile peppers and sweet onion for a lightly spicy, deeply savory weeknight bowl. Sargento cheese slices are laid over each serving and allowed to melt from the heat of the pasta for a creamy, pull-apart topping.
Sale items used: Kroger Pasta (Select Varieties, 12-16 oz), Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz), Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb Bag), Sargento Cheese Slices (8-20 ct)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 boxes of Kroger Pasta (24-32 oz total) for 4 hearty servings. Use 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce. Use 0.5 lb Hatch chile peppers (sliced) and roughly 0.5 lb sweet onion from the 3 lb bag. Lay 2 Sargento cheese slices per person (8 slices total) over the finished bowls.

Wednesday
Meal: Cottage Cheese and Kraft Cheese Stuffed Sweet Corn with Hatch Chile Butter Sauce
Description: Ears of sweet corn are boiled until tender, then split and served alongside a warm, spoonable filling of cottage cheese blended with Kraft shredded cheese and roasted diced Hatch chile peppers, finished with a simple butter and onion pan sauce. The combination of sweet corn, creamy cheese filling, and mildly spicy chiles makes for a satisfying late-summer plate.
Sale items used: Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct, Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz, cottage cheese variety), Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz), Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb Bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ears, one per person). Use 1 container (24 oz) of cottage cheese and 1 bag of Kraft shredded cheese (7-8 oz) for the filling. Use 0.25 lb Hatch chile peppers (roasted and diced) and roughly 0.25 lb sweet onion from the 3 lb bag for the pan sauce.

Thursday
Meal: Morningstar Farms Entree Taco Bowl with Sour Cream and Hatch Sweet Onion
Description: Two packages of Morningstar Farms Entree are heated and served over a base of cooked Kroger pasta (used as a hearty grain-style base) with diced Hatch sweet onion, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of Kraft shredded cheese for a layered, satisfying bowl with contrasting textures. The sour cream adds a cool, tangy counterpoint to the savory, seasoned Morningstar Farms filling.
Sale items used: Morningstar Farms Entree (5.25-12 oz) x2, Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz, sour cream variety), Kroger Pasta (Select Varieties, 12-16 oz), Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb Bag), Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Morningstar Farms Entree for 4 people. Cook 1 box of Kroger Pasta as the bowl base. Use 1 container (24 oz) of sour cream, spooned generously over each bowl. Dice roughly 0.5 lb sweet onion from the 3 lb bag. Sprinkle remaining Kraft shredded cheese (about 3.5 oz) across the 4 bowls.

Friday
Meal: Impossible Frozen Entree Skillet with Sauteed Sweet Onion and Sargento Cheese on Private Selection Buns
Description: Two packages of Impossible Frozen Entree are heated in a skillet with sliced Hatch sweet onion until everything is hot and the onion is softened and lightly caramelized, then served on Private Selection Buns with Sargento cheese slices melted on top for a hearty, satisfying end-of-week sandwich plate. A side of Simple Truth Organic Blueberries rounds out the plate with a fresh, sweet contrast.
Sale items used: Impossible Frozen Entree (10-14 oz) x2, Private Selection Buns (Select Varieties, 8 ct), Sargento Cheese Slices (8-20 ct), Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb Bag), Simple Truth Organic Blueberries (18 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Impossible Frozen Entree for 4 people (2 servings per package). Use 4 buns from the 8 ct pack of Private Selection Buns. Use 2 Sargento cheese slices per person (8 slices total). Use roughly 0.25 lb sweet onion from the 3 lb bag. Serve the full 18 oz container of Simple Truth Organic Blueberries as a shared side.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs Grade A 24 ct (x1): $4.99
- Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream 24 oz (x3, 2 cottage cheese + 1 sour cream): $7.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz (x2 bags, 2/$5.00): $5.00
- Hatch Chile Peppers (1.25 lb total across the week): $1.86
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb Bag (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Pasta 12-16 oz (x3 boxes, part of 4/$5.00 deal - pay for 4 to get the deal price, 4th box is a bonus): $5.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce 14.5-24 oz (x1): $1.59
- Sargento Cheese Slices 8-20 ct (x1 pack, part of 2/$5.00 - buy 2 to get deal price): $5.00
- Morningstar Farms Entree 5.25-12 oz (x2): $7.98
- Impossible Frozen Entree 10-14 oz (x2): $9.98
- Private Selection Buns Select Varieties 8 ct (x1): $3.49
- Simple Truth Organic Blueberries 18 oz (x1): $4.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1, part of 2/$7.00 - buy 2 to get deal price, second unit is a bonus or saved for snacking): $7.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for sauteing onions and chiles)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Cumin and chili powder (for Thursday taco bowl seasoning)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for pasta night)
- Cooking spray (for frittata skillet)