Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Creamer Potatoes and Carrots
Description: A single bone-in pork loin chop is seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside tender halved creamer potatoes and sweet baby-cut carrots roasted with olive oil and herbs. This simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner comes together in under an hour with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone-in ($1.99/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag ($4.99), Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag ($1.29)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of bone-in pork chop (1 chop, roughly 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb = about $1.00); use about 6 oz of creamer potatoes from the bag (the rest keeps refrigerated for Wednesday); use about 4 oz of carrots from the bag (remainder stores well all week). Potatoes can be parboiled ahead of time to speed up weeknight cooking.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Easy One Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Cantaloupe and Nectarine Summer Salad
Description: Two all-natural chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then baked until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. A refreshing side salad of chilled cantaloupe chunks and sliced nectarines adds natural sweetness and makes this a bright, gluten-free summer plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Large Cantaloupe Melon ($2.99 each), California Yellow or White Nectarines ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (about 2 drumsticks at $0.99/lb = about $0.74); buy 1 cantaloupe and use roughly one-quarter of it for this meal (remainder keeps refrigerated for snacking through the week); purchase about 0.5 lb of nectarines (1 to 2 nectarines at $1.99/lb = about $1.00). Drumsticks can marinate in the fridge earlier in the day to deepen flavor.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Eckrich Sausage Links with Vidalia Onions and Creamer Potatoes
Description: Eckrich sausage links are pan-browned in a skillet with sweet caramelized Vidalia onion slices and golden-seared creamer potatoes for a hearty one-pan gluten-free dinner. The natural sweetness of the Vidalia onions balances the savory sausage beautifully with almost no effort.
Sale items used: Eckrich Sausage Links 13-14 oz. ($2.29 each), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99 each), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 to 4 links from the Eckrich package for one serving (the remainder can be refrigerated or frozen for later use); use about one-quarter of one Vidalia onion (the 5 lb. bag will last many weeks refrigerated); use about 6 oz of creamer potatoes from the bag already purchased on Monday. Check the Eckrich label to confirm gluten-free status before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Kielbasa and Potatoes Recipe
- Sausage and Potatoes - Well Plated by Erin Clarke

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Johnsonville Fresh Brats with Watermelon and Grapes
Description: Two Johnsonville fresh brats are grilled or pan-cooked until nicely browned and cooked through, then served alongside chilled sliced watermelon and a small bunch of seedless grapes for a festive gluten-free summer cookout-style meal. The sweet, juicy fruit perfectly offsets the savory richness of the brats.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. ($4.79 each), Black Diamond Seedless Watermelon ($5.99 each), California Green or Black Seedless Grapes ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 brats from the 19 oz. package for one serving (the package contains approximately 5 brats; refrigerate or freeze the rest); cut 1 to 2 slices of watermelon for this meal and refrigerate the remainder for snacking; purchase about 0.5 lb of grapes at $2.29/lb = about $1.15. Confirm Johnsonville Fresh Brats are labeled gluten-free before purchasing, as formulations can vary.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Beer Bratwurst
- Easy Grilled Brats

Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers with Blueberries and Honeycrisp Apples
Description: A Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burger is pan-seared in a lightly oiled skillet until crispy on the outside and flaky inside, then served on its own or over a bed of greens for a gluten-free protein-packed finish to the week. A simple side of fresh blueberries and sliced Honeycrisp apple provides a naturally sweet and refreshing contrast.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. ($4.99 each), Blueberries Pint container ($2.99 each), Bulk Honeycrisp Apples ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 10 oz. package contains 2 salmon burger patties; use 1 patty for this meal and refrigerate the second for another use; use about one-half cup of blueberries from the pint (the rest makes a great snack or breakfast topping); purchase about 0.5 lb of Honeycrisp apples (1 medium apple at $1.99/lb = about $1.00).
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Salmon Burgers Recipe
- Easy Salmon Burgers (Gluten-Free)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone-in (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Large Cantaloupe Melon (x1): $2.99
- California Yellow or White Nectarines (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Eckrich Sausage Links 13-14 oz. (x1 package): $2.29
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (x1 bag): $4.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x1 bag): $4.99
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (x1 bag): $1.29
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. (x1 package): $4.79
- Black Diamond Seedless Watermelon (x1): $5.99
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. (x1 package): $4.99
- Blueberries Pint container (x1): $2.99
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (0.5 lb): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- Cooking spray or butter