Piggly Wiggly Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters at just $0.79/lb - that is one of the best meat prices you will find anywhere, and it anchors Monday's dinner for under $2 total. Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Roll at $2.99 and Smithfield Marinated Pork at $4.99 each give you two more hearty, kid-pleasing dinners at very low cost. Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs at $2.19/lb rounds out the economical proteins with a slow-baked oven dinner the whole family will love. For the one premium night, Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets at $7.99 for the whole 32 oz bag is the most affordable premium-tier protein on this flyer - mild white fish that kids tend to enjoy, and the entire bag feeds four for less than $8.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Broccoli and Gold Potatoes
Description: Bone-in chicken leg quarters are seasoned and baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is fully cooked through, making a satisfying and familiar dinner kids love. Broccoli crowns and gold potatoes roast alongside on a separate pan, soaking up the savory drippings for a complete one-oven meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (sold in 10 lb bags), Broccoli Crowns, Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs total from the 10 lb bag); purchase 1 bag at $0.79/lb, cost for 2 lbs = $1.58. Use approximately 1 lb of broccoli crowns and 1.5 lbs of gold potatoes from the 5 lb bag. Total oven time is about 50-55 minutes at 400 degrees F.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (Crispy & Juicy)
Tuesday
Meal: Sausage and Pasta Marinara with Green Beans
Description: Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Roll is browned in a skillet, crumbled into bite-sized pieces, and simmered with Prego Pasta Sauce over Creamette pasta for a hearty, tomato-rich dinner that kids always go back for seconds on. A side of Green Giant green beans keeps it balanced and colorful on the plate.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz), Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz), Creamette Long & Short Pasta (12-16 oz), Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 roll (16 oz) of Carolina Pride Pork Sausage, 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce (buy 2 to meet the 2/$4.00 deal), 1 box of Creamette pasta, and 1 can of Green Giant Vegetables. The second Prego jar keeps well in the pantry.
Wednesday
Meal: Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin Fillet Baked with Corn and Crescent Rolls
Description: The Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Fillet goes straight from the package into the oven - the marinade is already built in - and bakes to a juicy, flavorful finish that even picky eaters enjoy. McKenzie's frozen corn and warm Pillsbury Crescent Rolls round out the plate for a cozy midweek dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Tenderloins, Picnics or Loin Fillets (18.4-23 oz), McKenzie's Corn (20 oz), Pilsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (18.4-23 oz) of Smithfield Marinated pork, which comfortably serves 4. Buy McKenzie's Corn as 2/$4.00 (use 1 bag, second bag freezes well). Buy Pillsbury Crescents as 2/$5.00 (use 1 can for dinner rolls, second can saves for breakfast). Total oven time is approximately 25-30 minutes at 425 degrees F; slice pork into medallions before serving for kids.
Recipes:
- Easy Crescent-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe
- Pork Wellington
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs with Baked Beans and Zucchini
Description: Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs are pan-fried in a skillet until browned and cooked through, giving them a satisfying crust that kids enjoy without any long smoking or grilling time. Yellowstone Baked Beans warm on the stovetop alongside sliced zucchini sauteed in a little butter for a simple, filling plate.
Sale items used: Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs, Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz), Zucchini or Yellow Squash
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of boneless country style pork ribs for 4 people at $2.19/lb = $4.38. Use 1 can of Yellowstone Baked Beans and approximately 1 lb of zucchini or yellow squash.
Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Sea Best Swai Fillets with Frozen Potato Fries and Corn
Description: Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets are thawed, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and pan-fried in a little oil until flaky and golden - a mild white fish that kids enjoy the same way they enjoy fish sticks, just fresher tasting. Frozen potato fries from the Arby's/Red Robin/Sonic brand bake in the oven at the same time, and a bag of McKenzie's Corn rounds out this easy Friday fish dinner.
Sale items used: Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets (32 oz), Arby's, Red Robin, Sonic, Nathan's, Checkers, or Paw Patrol Frozen Potatoes or Onion Rings (14-28 oz), McKenzie's Corn (20 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 32 oz bag of Sea Best Swai Fillets, which provides generous portions for 4 people. Use 1 bag of frozen potatoes (choose the fry variety for kid appeal). Use the second bag of McKenzie's Corn from Wednesday's purchase (already bought as 2/$4.00, no additional cost today). Start the oven fries first at the package temperature, then pan-fry the fish in the last 10-12 minutes.
Recipes:
- Fried Swai Fish Recipe: Extra Crunchy
- Pan-Fried Swai Fillets
- Pan Fried Swai Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (sold in 10 lb bags) (2 lbs used from bag): $1.58
- Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz) (x1): $2.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz) (x2, 2/$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Creamette Long & Short Pasta (12-16 oz) (x1): $1.00
- Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) (x1, part of 3/$4.00 deal - buy 3 to unlock deal): $4.00
- Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Tenderloins, Picnics or Loin Fillets (18.4-23 oz) (x1): $4.99
- McKenzie's Corn (20 oz) (x2, 2/$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Pilsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz) (x2, 2/$5.00 deal): $5.00
- Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (2 lbs): $4.38
- Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz) (x1): $2.29
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1 lb): $1.49
- Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets (32 oz) (x1): $7.99
- Arby's, Red Robin, Sonic, Nathan's, Checkers, or Paw Patrol Frozen Potatoes or Onion Rings (14-28 oz) (x1): $3.99
- Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag) (x1): $3.49
- Broccoli Crowns (1 lb): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Cooking oil or butter (or use Wesson Cooking Oil if not on hand)
- Dried Italian seasoning
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Baby Back Pork Ribs: $3.59/lb
- Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken Strips, Fillets, Nuggets, Wings or Restaurant Style Entrées (20-26.05 oz): $7.77 each
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (sold in 10 lb bags): $0.79/lb
- Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs: $2.19/lb
- Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Tenderloins, Picnics or Loin Fillets (18.4-23 oz): $4.99 each
- Smithfield Sliced Bacon (12 oz): $3.99 each
- Family Pack Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops: $2.19/lb
- USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Family Pack T-Bone Steaks: $9.99/lb
- Family Pack Fresh Pork Cutlets: $2.99/lb
- USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Sirloin Tip Roast: $6.59/lb
- Family Pack 85% Lean Fresh Ground Round: $5.99/lb
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey (3 lb): $10.99 each
- Tyson Individually Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenderloins (40 oz): $7.99 each
- Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets (32 oz): $7.99 each
- Steak-umm Sandwich Steaks (9 oz): 2/$7.00
- Johnsonville Ground Fresh Sausage or Griller Patties (16 oz): $3.99 each
- Armour LunchMakers (2.47-2.84 oz): 10 for $10.00
- El Monterey Single Serve Burritos (3.8-4 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Holten's Frozen Beef Patties (6 lb): $26.99 each
- Family Pack Fresh Breakfast Thin Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops: $2.39/lb
- Family Pack Fresh Tenderized Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops: $2.39/lb
- USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Sirloin Tip Steaks: $6.99/lb
- Ball Park Beef Franks (15 oz): $3.99 each
- Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Rope Sausage, Links or Lil Smokies (8.3-14 oz): $3.79 each
- Oscar Mayer Fun Pack Lunchables (8.8-10.7 oz): 2/$5.00
- Jimmy Dean Fresh Pork Roll Sausage (16 oz): $3.99 each
- Ball Park Meat or Turkey Franks (15 oz): 2/$4.00
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meats (15-16 oz): $6.49 each
- Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz): $2.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles (5.35 oz): 2/$5.00
- Reser's Fresh Potatoes or Hashbrowns (20 oz): 2/$4.00
- Tennessee Pride Frozen Pork Sausage Patties (40 oz): $10.99 each
- Bob Evans Family Pack Side Dishes (28-32 oz): $3.99 each
- Louis Kemp Imitation Crab or Lobster (8 oz): 2/$5.00
- El Monterey Taquitos (20-20.7 oz): $3.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Kretschmar Roast Beef (sliced to order): $12.99/lb
- Kretschmar Mini Horn Cheese, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack or Colby (sliced to order): $5.99/lb
- Kretschmar Turkey Breast (sliced to order): $7.99/lb
- Pancho's Queso Dip (16 oz): $5.99 each
- Advance Pierre Beef Cheeseburger (7 oz): $3.49 each
Produce on sale:
- Blueberries, Pint or Blackberries or Raspberries (6 oz): 2/$5.00
- Seedless Watermelons: $3.99 each
- Dole Salad Kit (7.1-13.3 oz): $3.99 each
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.99/lb
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $1.49/lb
- Peaches, Nectarines or Plums (2 lb bag): $3.99 each
- Hothouse Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.49/lb
- Always Save Onions, Yellow, Red or White (2 lb bag): 2/$3.00
- Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag): $3.49 each
- Navel Oranges (imported): 3/$2.00
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Best Choice Cheese (6-8 oz): 2/$4.00
- Cracker Barrel Slices, Chunks, Cuts, Cubes or Bars (6-8 oz): 2/$6.00
- Velveeta Slices (12 oz): $2.99 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese (16 oz): $4.99 each
- Daisy Cottage Cheese or Dips (16 oz): $2.99 each
- Planet Oat Oat Milk (89 oz): $4.99 each
- Just Crack an Egg or Oscar Mayer Scramblers (2.25-3 oz): 2/$4.00
- Yoplait GoGurt (16 ct): $4.99 each
- Rana Pasta (8-15 oz): $3.99 each
- Country Crock Spread (61.5 oz): $6.99 each
- Starbucks Iced Coffee (8-40 oz): $5.99 each
- Yoplait Yogurt (48 oz): $5.99 each
- Chobani Flips (4.5 oz): 4/$5.00
- Dannon Yogurt (10 oz): 10/$12.00
- Oikos Yogurt (4.5 oz): 10/$12.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Fresh Baked Fresh Dough Pizza, Hot & Ready to Eat, Choice of All Toppings (Available at Decatur & Charleston Locations Only): $10.99 each
- Dolly Parton's Cake Mix (15.25 oz): 2/$5.00
- Pilsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz): 2/$5.00
- Martin's Mini Rolls (14 oz): $4.99 each
- Sara Lee Coffee Cake (8.5 oz): $2.99 each
- Marie Callender's Single Serve Cream Pies (6-7.5 oz): $2.99 each
- The Father's Cheesecake (40 oz, 6 Variety Sampler): $14.99 each
- Sweet P's Cookies (12.5 oz, 10 ct): $5.49 each
- Rich's Pineapple Upside Down Cake (26.7 oz): $9.99 each
- Pretzilla Pretzel Bites Tub (10.5-12.3 oz): $4.99 each
- JJ's Snack Pies (4 oz): 4/$3.00
- Cloverhill Bakery Pastries (4-4.25 oz): 10/$10.00
Pantry on sale:
- Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz): 2/$4.00
- Creamette Long & Short Pasta (12-16 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Skippy Peanut Butter (15-16.3 oz): $1.69 each
- Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent or Softener Sheets or OxiClean Stain Powder (45-88 oz or 32-42 ct): $6.99 each
- Tropicana Orange Juice (48 oz): $3.99 each
- Heinz Ketchup (32 oz): 2/$7.00 (Must Buy 2)
- Kraft Blue Box Macaroni & Cheese (11 oz): $1.49 each
- Kraft or Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese Cups (2-4 pk): $4.49 each
- Western Wishbone Salad Dressing (24 oz): $3.99 each
- French's Mustard or Worcestershire (10-20 oz): 2/$4.00
- Ben's Single Serve Rice Cups (2.2-2.4 oz): 2/$3.00
- SPAM Luncheon Meat (12 oz): $3.99 each
- Duke's Mayonnaise (11.5-16 oz): $3.99 each
- Lawry's Marinades (12 oz): $2.49 each
- Maxwell House or Gevalia K Cups (10 ct): $5.99 each
- Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz): $2.29 each
- Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz): 3/$4.00
- Dole Pineapple (8 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Chicken of the Sea Tuna Pouches (2.5 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Hormel Canned Chicken (10 oz): $2.99 each
- Heinz Mustard (20 oz): $2.49 each
- Bertolli Pasta or Pizza Sauce (15-24 oz): 2/$6.00
- Louisiana Hot Sauce (6 oz): $1.29 each
- Cracker Barrel Dinners (14 oz): $3.49 each
- Welch's Grape Jam or Jelly (20 oz): 2/$5.00
- Sun-Maid Raisins or Mini Raisins (6 oz): 2/$5.00
- Ghirardelli Premium Brownie Mix (18.75-20 oz): $3.99 each
- Wesson Cooking Oil (24 oz): $2.99 each
- Nutri Grain, Special K Breakfast Bars or Rice Krispies Treats (5-12 ct): $2.99 each
- SunnyD Punch (128 oz): $3.49 each
- Frito Lay Minis (2.87-5.12 oz): 2/$5.00
- Pringles Snack Stacks (12 ct): $4.99 each
- Bubly Water (8 pk): $3.99 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn (6-12 ct): $3.99 each
- Sweet 'N Low or In the Raw Sweetener or Sugar (8 oz or 50 ct): $2.79 each
- Nabisco Party Size Cookies or Crackers (18-28.8 oz): $6.49 each
- Nabisco Multipack Cookies or Crackers (10-16.36 oz): $5.99 each
- Skippy Peanut Butter Bites (5.5-6 oz): 2/$4.00
- Hershey's Snack Size Candy (4 pk): 2/$3.00
- Ritz Party Size (18-28.8 oz): $6.49 each
- Louisa Pasta (4-16 oz): $4.49 each
- Mr. Doll's Hashbrowns (10-32 oz): $3.29 each
- SuperPretzel Pretzel Bites (21.78 oz): $3.49 each
- Cheez-It, Pringles or Pop-Tarts (1.62-3.3 oz or 2 ct): 10 for $10.00
- Tootsie Roll Theater Box Candy (3.5-6.5 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Mars Standard Bar Candy Singles (1.08-2.17 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Frito-Lay Ruffles (7.25-10.25 oz): 2/$8.00
- Frito-Lay Cheetos (6.5-8.5 oz): 2/$8.00
- Little Debbie Big Packs Snacks (12-30 oz): $4.49 each
- Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, M&M Ice Cream Bars, Minis or Sandwiches (3-10 oz): $4.49 each
- Mayfield Ice Cream (16 oz): $1.99 each
- Mayfield Krunch Bars or Nutty Buddies (8 pk): $2.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Banquet or Swanson Pot Pies or Fruit Pies (7 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Michelina's Entrées (4.5-10.2 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Nissin Chow Mein, Ramen or Stir Fry Cups (2.54-4 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Green Giant Boil-in-Bag Vegetables (7-8 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Arby's, Red Robin, Sonic, Nathan's, Checkers, or Paw Patrol Frozen Potatoes or Onion Rings (14-28 oz): $3.99 each
- Red Baron Pizza (15.28-23.45 oz): $3.99 each
- Wild Mike's Pizza (16.73-17 oz): $3.49 each
- Birds Eye Vegetable Blends (10-14.4 oz): 2/$4.00
- McKenzie's Corn (20 oz): 2/$4.00
- Bagel Bites Pizza Bites (6.9-7 oz): 3/$6.00 (when you buy 3)
- Banquet Boneless Jumbo Chicken (48 oz): $8.49 each
- Farm Rich Appetizers (12-22 oz): $6.49 each
- Devour Big Bowl Entrées (9-14 oz): 3/$9.00 (when you buy 3)
- Delimex Burrito Bowls (10.5-11 oz): 3/$9.00 (when you buy 3)
- Marie Callender's Bowls (10-13 oz): 2/$6.00
- Dolly Parton's Mac & Cheese or Family Size Lasagna (15-80 oz): $14.99 each
- Eggs Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast (5-40 ct): $2.99 each
- Taylor Farms Large Veggie Tray (36 oz): $8.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$53.18
for 4 people · $13.29 per person
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