Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

This is a vegetarian-friendly flyer with no meat or seafood sale items at all, which means every night is built around economical plant-based and dairy proteins. Eggs at $2.99 a dozen are a fantastic deal and anchor one hearty dinner. Refried beans at $0.99 a can and Vietti Chili With Beans at $3.49 anchor two more filling nights. Cottage cheese steps in as a creamy, high-protein component for a baked potato night, and Kraft Slices round out a melty, satisfying grilled cheese and tomato soup-style dinner. Because no premium proteins appear on this flyer at all, every night qualifies as an economical night, and the week stays well-structured without needing to reserve a single slot for a splurge item. The big 10 lb. bag of russet potatoes at $4.99 is one of the best values on the flyer and gets used across two meals to keep the per-person total in check.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Scrambled Eggs with Sauteed Broccoli and Melted Kraft Slices on Texas Toast
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs are cooked in a skillet with tender sauteed broccoli crowns, then topped with melted Kraft Slices and served open-face on toasted Ozark Hearth Texas Toast. It is a fast, satisfying dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes and delivers a full serving of vegetables alongside a protein-rich egg base.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Large White Eggs (Dozen), Broccoli Crowns (Crisp), Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties), Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (20 oz.), Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters (32 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 12 eggs (1 dozen), 1 lb. broccoli crowns, 4 slices of Kraft Slices, and 4 slices of Texas Toast for 4 people. One dozen eggs and one package of Kraft Slices are purchased; the Texas Toast loaf provides well over 4 slices so the remainder can be used for breakfast.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Broccoli & Cheese Recipe
- Easy Cheesy Broccoli Scrambled Eggs
- Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Tuesday
Meal: Refried Bean and Hominy Skillet Tacos with Cherry Tomatoes and Mt. Olive Peppers
Description: Old El Paso Refried Beans and Juanita's Hominy are warmed together in a skillet with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, then spooned into Old El Paso taco shells and topped with halved Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes and sliced Mt. Olive Peppers. The combination of creamy beans and chewy hominy gives these tacos a hearty, layered texture without any meat.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce (4-16 oz., Selected Varieties) - refried beans, Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties), 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) - taco shells, Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.), Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can refried beans, 1 can Juanita's Hominy (25 oz.), 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 package taco shells (8-12 ct.), approximately 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes from the 24 oz. container, and half the jar of Mt. Olive Peppers for 4 people. Two to three shells per person is a satisfying serving.

Check the label: refried beans are often made with lard.

Recipes:
- Refried Bean Tacos
- Crispy Refried Bean Tacos

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Russet Potatoes Topped with Vietti Chili With Beans, Cottage Cheese, and Sweet Vidalia Onions
Description: Large russet potatoes are baked until fluffy, then split and loaded with warmed Vietti Chili With Beans, a generous spoonful of Mayfield Cottage Cheese, and finely diced raw Sweet Vidalia Onion for a fresh bite. The cottage cheese melts slightly into the hot chili and potato, acting as a creamy, protein-rich stand-in for sour cream.
Sale items used: Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Vietti Chili With Beans (30 oz.), Mayfield Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dip (12-16 oz.) - cottage cheese variety, Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 60 minutes (baking time)
Serving note: Use 4 large russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag, 1 can Vietti Chili With Beans (30 oz.), 1 container Mayfield Cottage Cheese, and approximately 0.5 lb. Sweet Vidalia Onion. Timing note: pierce and bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 50-55 minutes; while they bake, dice onion and warm chili on the stovetop so everything is ready at once.
Recipes:
- Cottage Cheese Baked Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Kraft Mac and Cheese with Roasted Broccoli and Lemon-Dressed Carrots
Description: Kraft Mac & Cheese is prepared on the stovetop and served alongside oven-roasted broccoli crowns and steamed Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots tossed with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. The bright lemon and tender vegetables balance the richness of the creamy mac and cheese for a complete, colorful plate.
Sale items used: Kraft Mac & Cheese (11 oz.), Broccoli Crowns (Crisp), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag), Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag), Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters (32 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese (11 oz. each) to feed 4 people generously, 1 lb. broccoli crowns, 1 bag Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb.), and 1 lemon from the 2 lb. bag. Two boxes of mac and cheese are purchased; margarine is used per box directions.
Recipes:
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli
- Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Friday
Meal: Fried Egg and Kraft Slices Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Cherry Tomato and Vidalia Onion Pan Sauce
Description: Thick slices of Ozark Hearth Texas Toast are buttered with Blue Bonnet Margarine and griddled until golden, each sandwich filled with a fried egg and two Kraft Slices for a melty, protein-packed finish to the week. While the sandwiches rest, halved Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes and thinly sliced Sweet Vidalia Onion are cooked briefly in the same pan with a splash of water to make a quick, savory pan sauce for dipping or spooning alongside.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Large White Eggs (Dozen), Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties), Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (20 oz.), Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters (32 oz.), Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.), Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 eggs (from a second dozen), 8 Kraft Slices (2 per sandwich), 8 slices of Texas Toast (2 per sandwich), approximately 1 cup cherry tomatoes from the remaining portion of the 24 oz. container, and approximately 0.25 lb. Sweet Vidalia Onion. A second dozen eggs is purchased this week; the remaining eggs are useful for breakfasts.
Recipes:
- Best Fried Egg Sandwich
- Fried Egg and Cheese Sandwich Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Eggland's Best Large White Eggs (Dozen) (x2): $5.98
- Broccoli Crowns (Crisp) (2 lbs.): $3.98
- Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties) (x2): $8.98
- Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (20 oz.) (x1): $3.49
- Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters (32 oz.) (x1): $2.49
- Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.) (x1): $4.99
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce - refried beans (x1): $0.99
Check the label: refried beans are often made with lard.
- Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $2.29
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce - taco shells (x1): $1.49
- Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $1.99
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1): $4.99
- Vietti Chili With Beans (30 oz.) (x1): $3.49
- Mayfield Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dip (12-16 oz.) - cottage cheese (x1): $2.29
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (0.75 lbs.): $0.74
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (11 oz.) (x2): $2.98
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x1): $0.99
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag) (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or minced garlic
- Cooking spray or a small amount of neutral oil for roasting broccoli