Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Pork Loin Chops (Boneless): BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak (Boneless): Sale price per lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Raw Shrimp 16 oz: $9.96
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (All natural): Sale price per lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (All natural): $3.99/lb
- Meijer Bacon 16 oz: Sale price
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs (Fresh, never frozen): $3.29/lb
- Bell's Beer or Fresh from Meijer Brats 19 oz: BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend 1 lb: BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Frederik's by Meijer Ground Beef or True Goodness Organic Ground Beef 1 lb: BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Oscar Mayer Bacon 12-16 oz: $3.99 ea (when buy 5)
- Eckrich Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz: $2.49 ea (when buy 5)
- Meijer 1/4 Lb Beef Burgers 32 oz (75% lean): Sale price
- Hormel Sliced Pepperoni 5-6 oz: Sale price
- Jennie-O Turkey Burgers 32 oz: Buy one for $9.49, get one Meijer Hamburger Buns 18 oz FREE
- Eckrich Meat or Cheese Franks 12-14 oz: BOGO FREE of equal or lesser value
- Fresh from Meijer Chicken Sausage 12 oz: Sale price

Vegetables on sale:
- Tray Pack Sweet Corn or Russet Potatoes 4 ct pkg: $3.49
- Multicolor Peppers 3 ct: $2.99
- Wrapped Broccoli Bunch: Sale price
- Green Onions Bunch: Sale price
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag: Sale price
- Bulk Sweet Onions: Sale price per lb
- Earthbound Farm Organic Salad 4-7 oz: $3.49
- Angel Sweet Tomatoes 1.5 lb container: $3.99 (when buy 5)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Bacon Smash Burgers with Sweet Corn on the Cob
Description: Juicy beef smash burgers loaded with melted Kraft cheese singles and crispy bacon, served on soft buns with ketchup - a total kid crowd-pleaser. Paired with buttery sweet corn on the cob, this is a classic summer dinner that feels like a backyard cookout any night of the week.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef (BOGO), Meijer Bacon 16 oz, Kraft Singles, Heinz Ketchup 32 oz, Tray Pack Sweet Corn 4 ct pkg, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs ground beef total to make 4 quarter-pound patties, 4 strips of bacon, 1 slice of cheese per burger, and 1 ear of corn per person
Recipes:
- Irresistible Smash Burger with Crispy Bacon and Melty Cheese
- Hodgepodge Sweet Corn Smash Burger
- Bacon Cheddar Burgers with Corn and Bacon Relish

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Broccoli and Buttery Russet Potatoes
Description: Tender oven-baked chicken tenderloins seasoned simply with butter and mild spices, served alongside roasted broccoli florets and fluffy baked russet potatoes. Kids love dipping the chicken in ketchup or ranch, making this a fun and filling weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins $3.99/lb, Wrapped Broccoli Bunch, Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Daisy Sour Cream
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins (roughly 4-5 tenders per child or adult), 1 large head of broccoli broken into florets for 4, and 4 medium russet potatoes with butter, shredded cheese, and sour cream toppings
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken with Potatoes and Broccoli
- Baked Chicken Breasts with Potatoes and Broccoli
- Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Spaghetti with Ground Beef Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
Description: A simple and beloved classic - seasoned ground beef simmered in tomato sauce tossed with spaghetti noodles that kids of all ages devour happily. Serve with buttered garlic bread made from King's Hawaiian Rolls for a sweet and soft side the little ones will go crazy for.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef BOGO, Kraft Shredded Cheese, King's Hawaiian Rolls 24 ct (Deli), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks, Green Onions Bunch
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef for a generous meaty sauce serving 4, top with shredded mozzarella or Italian-blend cheese, and serve 3-4 Hawaiian rolls per person with butter
Recipes:
- Spaghetti and Garlic Bread Bake Recipe
- Baked Spaghetti With Garlic Bread
- Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Pork Chop Dinner with Mashed Potatoes and Corn
Description: Pan-seared boneless pork loin chops cooked in butter until golden and juicy, served with creamy mashed russet potatoes and sweet buttery corn - a comforting and simple meal that feels like a home-cooked Sunday dinner any day of the week. Kids love cutting into tender chops and mixing their corn right into their mashed potatoes.
Sale items used: Pork Loin Chops Boneless (BOGO), Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag, Tray Pack Sweet Corn 4 ct pkg, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Daisy Sour Cream
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 packs of pork chops using the BOGO deal to get 4 good-sized chops (one per person), use approximately 4-5 medium potatoes mashed with butter and cream for 4 servings, and serve 1 ear of corn per person
Recipes:
- One Pan Pork Chops and Potatoes
- Smothered Pork Chops
- Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Fun Friday Mini Corn Dog and Li'l Smokies Plate with Dipping Sauces
Description: A playful Friday night spread featuring Eckrich Li'l Smokies served warm alongside a simple homemade side of buttered corn and cheesy potato wedges - this is the kind of dinner kids beg for on a Friday night. Set up a "dipping station" with ketchup and mustard so kids can have fun building their own plates.
Sale items used: Eckrich Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz $2.49 ea (buy 5 deal), Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag, Tray Pack Sweet Corn 4 ct, Heinz Ketchup 32 oz, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks, Meijer Bacon (crumbled on potato wedges)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Li'l Smokies for 4 people (roughly 12-15 smokies per person), cut 4-5 russet potatoes into wedges and roast with butter and shredded cheese, and serve 1 ear of corn per person
Recipes:
- Little Smokies Corn Dog Bites
- Mini Corn Dogs
- Little Smokie Corn Dogs

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ground Beef 1 lb BOGO x2 deals (3 lbs total needed): $7.00 estimated
- Pork Loin Chops Boneless BOGO (2 packs, 4 chops total): $9.00 estimated
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins 1.5 lbs at $3.99/lb: $6.00
- Meijer Bacon 16 oz: $5.00 estimated
- Eckrich Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz x2 packs at $2.49 ea (buy 5 deal required): $12.45 estimated (buy 5 total to unlock deal)
- Tray Pack Sweet Corn 4 ct pkg x2: $6.98
- Wrapped Broccoli Bunch: $2.50 estimated
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag: $4.00 estimated
- Bulk Sweet Onions (approx 1 lb): $1.50 estimated
- Green Onions Bunch: $1.00 estimated
- Kraft Singles 14.7-16 oz (buy 5 deal for $3.49): $3.49
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz x2 at $1.99 ea (buy 5 deal): $3.98
- Daisy Sour Cream 14-16 oz: $3.00 estimated
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks 16 oz: $4.50 estimated
- Heinz Easy Squeeze Ketchup 32 oz at $2.99 (buy 5 deal): $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Rolls 24 ct (Deli): $7.00 estimated

Pantry staples needed:
- Spaghetti noodles (1 lb box)
- Jarred marinara or tomato sauce (24 oz)
- Garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Mustard (for Li'l Smokies dipping station)
- Milk (for mashed potatoes)
- Italian seasoning