Piggly Wiggly Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters at just $0.69/lb, which is one of the best meat prices you will find anywhere and anchors Monday's dinner for well under $2. Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Roll at $2.99 and Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops at $2.39/lb give you two more hearty, flavorful weeknight dinners for around $1 to $1.20 per person on the protein alone. Butterball Ground Turkey at $3.99 per pound package rounds out a fourth economical night with a completely different flavor direction. Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets at $5.99 per 16 oz. package earns the one premium night, and at roughly $3.00 per person for the protein it is actually the most affordable of the premium-tier options on this flyer, well below the beef steaks and shoulder roast.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Vidalia Onions and Carrots
Description: Bone-in chicken leg quarters are browned in a skillet then braised low and slow in seasoned broth with sweet Vidalia onions and baby carrots until the meat is deeply tender and the pan juices form a light, savory sauce. Serve over a scoop of russet potatoes mashed with Blue Bonnet Margarine for a complete, comforting plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters (32 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 45 minutes braising
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs total). Use 1 lb Sweet Vidalia Onions and 1 bag Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots. Mash about 2 lbs of russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag with Blue Bonnet Margarine. The braising step runs about 45 minutes, so start the potatoes while the chicken finishes.
Recipes:
- Dutch Oven Chicken Quarters

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Pork Sausage and Hominy with Peppers
Description: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Roll is crumbled and browned in a skillet, then combined with Juanita's Hominy and Mt. Olive Peppers for a hearty, Southern-style one-pan supper with smoky, tangy flavor. A handful of broccoli crowns steamed alongside adds color and freshness to the plate.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild), Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties), Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties), Broccoli Crowns (Crisp)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 roll (16 oz.) Carolina Pride Pork Sausage, 1 can (25 oz.) Juanita's Hominy, 1 jar (12 oz.) Mt. Olive Peppers (drained), and 1 lb Broccoli Crowns steamed separately. Serves 4 comfortably.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then rested while Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes bake alongside for a classic meat-and-potatoes dinner with minimal fuss. Steamed broccoli crowns round out the plate with a bright, fresh contrast to the rich potatoes.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack), Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes (4 oz., Selected Varieties), Broccoli Crowns (Crisp)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (about 4 chops). Use 2 boxes Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes (each box serves 2, so 2 boxes serve 4). Use 1 lb Broccoli Crowns steamed.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Ground Turkey Tacos with Refried Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Description: Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey is browned with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning and served in Old El Paso taco shells with refried beans, Kraft Slices, and fresh Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes for a lively, crowd-pleasing taco night. The combination of seasoned turkey, creamy beans, melty cheese, and juicy tomatoes delivers big flavor at a very modest price.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean), Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties), Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce (8.8-12 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties), Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce (4-16 oz., Selected Varieties), Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties), Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (16 oz. each) Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey, 1 packet Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, 1 package Old El Paso taco shells (8-12 ct.), 1 can Old El Paso Refried Beans, and 1 package Kraft Slices. Use the full 24 oz. container of Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes halved as a fresh topping. Serves 4 with 2 to 3 tacos per person.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Tacos Recipe

Friday
Meal: Lemon-Seasoned Pan-Fried Flounder Fillets with Russet Potatoes and Carrots
Description: Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets are thawed, patted dry, seasoned with lemon juice and pantry spices, and pan-fried in a lightly oiled skillet until golden and flaky for a light, satisfying Friday fish dinner. Roasted russet potato wedges and steamed baby carrots make simple, filling sides that let the mild, delicate fish shine.
Sale items used: Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.), Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (16 oz. each) Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets, thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Use juice from 2 lemons from the 2 lb. bag. Roast about 2 lbs of russet potato wedges from the 10 lb. bag and steam 1 bag Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots. Serves 4.
Recipes:
- The Perfect Flounder Recipe With A Garlic Butter Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (2 lbs used): $1.38
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1 lb): $0.99
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x2): $1.98
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1): $4.99
- Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters (32 oz.) (x1): $2.49
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild) (x1): $2.99
- Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $2.29
- Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $1.99
- Broccoli Crowns (Crisp) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack) (2 lbs): $4.78
- Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes (4 oz., Selected Varieties) (x2): $1.98
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean) (x2): $7.98
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce (8.8-12 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties) (x1): $1.49
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce (4-16 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $0.99
- Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $4.49
- Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.) (x1): $4.99
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.) (x2): $11.98
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag) (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil (for searing pork chops and pan-frying flounder)
- Chicken broth or water (for braising chicken)
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- Flour or cornmeal (optional light dredge for flounder)