Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the best deal on the entire flyer this week, making them a natural anchor for one of the weeknight dinners. Eckrich sausage links at $2.29 a pack, Johnsonville Fresh Brats at $4.79 for the whole pack, and bone-in pork loin assorted chops at $1.99/lb round out the economical four nights with genuinely different flavor profiles - a skillet hash, a simmered sausage-and-potato bowl, grilled brats with summer fruit, and pan-seared chops. The Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers at $4.99 per 10 oz pack earn the single premium night: two packs feed four people for just under $10, making them the most approachable premium option on this week's flyer by a wide margin compared to spareribs or ribeye. Creamer potatoes and baby-cut carrots from the produce section keep the side costs low and add variety without repeating the same vegetable twice.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Creamer Potatoes and Carrots
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, resting briefly before serving. The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes are halved and roasted alongside in the oven while baby-cut carrots are steamed on the stovetop for a complete, colorful plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag, Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2.5 lbs of pork loin assorted chops bone in (approximately 4-5 chops depending on thickness, one generous chop per person with one extra to share). Use the full 3 lb bag of creamer potatoes halved and tossed in olive oil and salt, roasted at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Use the full 1 lb bag of baby-cut carrots steamed until tender.
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: Family pack chicken drumsticks are coated in a simple gluten-free spice rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then baked at 425 degrees F until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. A refreshing side salad of sliced cantaloupe and nectarines adds a bright, sweet contrast to the savory drumsticks.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural, Large Cantaloupe Melon, California Yellow or White Nectarines
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 3 lbs of chicken drumsticks (approximately 8-10 drumsticks, 2-3 per person). Use 1 large cantaloupe melon, halved, seeded, and sliced. Purchase 1 lb of California Yellow or White Nectarines, sliced, to combine with the cantaloupe for the fruit salad.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Eckrich Sausage Links with Vidalia Onions and Creamer Potatoes
Description: Eckrich sausage links are sliced and browned in a cast-iron skillet with sweet Vidalia onions until caramelized and fragrant, then tossed with pre-boiled creamer potatoes for a hearty one-pan dinner. A squeeze of Heinz Tomato Ketchup on the side keeps things classic and gluten-free.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz., Smok-Y Links 8.3 oz., Sausage Links 13-14 oz. or Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz, Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag, Heinz Tomato Ketchup 38 oz., Simply Ketchup 19 oz. or Organic Ketchup 14 oz
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 pack of Eckrich Sausage Links 13-14 oz, using the full pack sliced into rounds. Use approximately 1.5 lbs of creamer potatoes from the second 3 lb bag (the remainder can be used as a side another night or for lunches). Use 2 medium Vidalia onions from the 5 lb bag, sliced thin. Serve with Heinz Tomato Ketchup on the side - this is a pantry-style condiment but the sale price makes it worth grabbing if you need a new bottle.
Recipes:
- Kielbasa and Potatoes Recipe
- Sausage and Potatoes - Well Plated by Erin Clarke

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Johnsonville Fresh Brats with Watermelon and Grapes
Description: Johnsonville Fresh Brats are grilled over medium heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through with a nicely browned exterior, then served alongside chilled sliced watermelon and a bunch of seedless grapes for a classic summer cookout plate. This is a naturally gluten-free combination that comes together in under 30 minutes with almost no prep.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz, Black Diamond Seedless Watermelon, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 19 oz pack of Johnsonville Fresh Brats contains approximately 5 brats, giving each person at least one full brat with one extra to split. Cut the Black Diamond Seedless Watermelon into wedges or cubes for serving (one whole watermelon will provide generous portions for 4 people with leftovers). Purchase 1 lb of California Green or Black Seedless Grapes to round out the plate. Note: always verify brat packaging for gluten-free labeling at the store, as Johnsonville Fresh Brats are generally made without gluten ingredients but 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: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers are cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat with a light brush of oil, seared about 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then served over a bed of steamed baby-cut carrots with a fresh side of blueberries and sliced Honeycrisp apples. Hellmann's Mayonnaise stirred with a little Maille Mustard makes a quick gluten-free sauce to spoon over the salmon burgers.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz, Blueberries Pint container, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples, Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag, Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Squeeze Bottle 20 oz. Select varieties, Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz. Select varieties
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 packs of Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz (each pack contains 2 burgers, so 2 packs = 4 burgers, one per person). Purchase 1 pint of blueberries and 1 lb of Bulk Honeycrisp Apples, sliced, for the fresh fruit side. Use the second 1 lb bag of Baby-Cut Carrots, steamed. Use a small amount of Hellmann's Mayonnaise and Maille Mustard from bottles - note these are included on the shopping list as they are essential to the sauce and both are on sale this week; verify gluten-free labeling on the Maille Mustard variety selected.
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 (2.5 lbs): $4.98
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x2 bags): $9.98
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (x2 bags): $2.58
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural (3 lbs): $2.97
- Large Cantaloupe Melon (x1): $2.99
- California Yellow or White Nectarines (1 lb): $1.99
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz., Smok-Y Links 8.3 oz., Sausage Links 13-14 oz. or Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz (x1 pack): $2.29
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup 38 oz., Simply Ketchup 19 oz. or Organic Ketchup 14 oz (x1): $3.99
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz (x1): $4.79
- Black Diamond Seedless Watermelon (x1): $5.99
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $2.29
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz (x2 packs): $9.98
- Blueberries Pint container (x1): $2.99
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.99
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Squeeze Bottle 20 oz. Select varieties (x1): $3.99
- Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz. Select varieties (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion powder or minced garlic