Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

This week's flyer does not include any meat, poultry, or seafood items, so there is no meat/seafood protein ranking to report. All dinners this week are built around dairy-based and pantry-based vegetarian proteins: Kroger Cheese, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Kroger Sour Cream/Cottage Cheese, eggs (kept on hand as a pantry staple), and canned black beans (pantry staple), each costing well under $1 per serving when portioned across 4 people.

Why these meals: This week's plan leans on eggs and cheese to keep things simple and vegetarian-friendly, with eggs anchoring your Wednesday fried rice and Thursday breakfast skillet. Kroger Cheese shows up twice, melted into Monday's baked ziti and folded into Thursday's egg skillet, so you get real use out of both packages. Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes also pull double duty, crisped up for Tuesday's loaded rounds and roasted alongside Friday's shells and cheese. Tuesday brings a Tex-Mex twist with black beans and sour cream, while Friday closes things out with a cozy, cheese-forward dinner that's easy to pull together after a long week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Ziti with Kroger Cheese and Classico Pasta Sauce
Description: Barilla Protein Plus Pasta is tossed with Classico Pasta Sauce and topped with melted Kroger Cheese, then baked until bubbly. A simple, protein-boosted pasta bake for a weeknight.
Sale items used: Barilla Protein Plus Pasta, Classico Pasta Sauce, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 box (12-16 oz) Barilla Protein Plus Pasta, 1 jar Classico Pasta Sauce, half of one Kroger Cheese package (about 1 cup shredded) for 4 people.

Tuesday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potato Rounds with Black Beans and Cheese
Description: Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes are baked until crisp, then topped with warm black beans, melted Kraft Shredded Cheese, and a dollop of Kroger Sour Cream. A filling, hands-off dinner with a Tex-Mex flavor profile.
Sale items used: Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Kroger Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese or Dip
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 bag Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, 1 cup Kraft Shredded Cheese, 1/2 cup Kroger Sour Cream, 1 can (15 oz) black beans (pantry) for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Loaded Vegetarian Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Veggie Fried Rice with Scrambled Eggs
Description: Minute Rice is stir-fried with sauteed onion and garlic, then folded with softly scrambled eggs for a quick skillet dinner. Finished with a splash of soy sauce for savory depth.
Sale items used: Minute Rice White Rice, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 pouches Minute Rice White Rice, 6 eggs (pantry), 2 tablespoons Kroger Butter, 1 small onion for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Veggie Fried Rice with Scrambled Eggs
- Vegetable Fried Rice
- Easy Fried Rice with Egg

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Egg and English Muffin Breakfast Skillet
Description: Scrambled eggs are cooked with melted Kroger Cheese and served alongside toasted, buttered Thomas' English Muffins. A cozy breakfast-for-dinner that comes together fast.
Sale items used: Thomas' English Muffins, Kroger Cheese, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Thomas' English Muffins (6 ct, use 8 halves), 6 eggs (pantry), half of one Kroger Cheese package (about 1 cup shredded), 1 tablespoon Kroger Butter for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Vegetarian English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
- English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich

Friday
Meal: Creamy Shells and Cheese with Roasted Potatoes
Description: Velveeta Shells & Cheese is prepared stovetop and served with a side of oven-roasted Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes tossed in Kroger Butter. A comforting, cheese-forward end to the week.
Sale items used: Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese, 1 bag Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, 1 tablespoon Kroger Butter for 4 people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Barilla Protein Plus Pasta (1 box): $1.79
- Classico Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.99
- Kroger Cheese (2 packages): $9.98
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 unit): $2.50
- Kroger Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese or Dip (1 unit): $1.67
- Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes (2 bags): $5.98
- Minute Rice White Rice (1 unit): $1.49
- Kroger Butter (1 unit): $2.99
- Thomas' English Muffins (1 package): $2.99
- Velveeta Shells & Cheese (1 box): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs
- Canned black beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Dried basil or oregano