Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pork Italian Sausage Pasta with Broccoli and Shredded Cheese
Description: A simple, cheesy pasta dish with mild Italian sausage crumbles and tender broccoli florets that kids will love. Everything cooks in about 30 minutes and comes together in one pan for easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild), Broccoli, Publix Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 links (roughly 7 oz) of mild Italian sausage removed from casing and crumbled, half a broccoli bunch (about 0.5 lb), and 1/4 cup shredded cheese over 2 oz dry pasta. Cook pasta separately, then toss everything together in the skillet. The 20-oz sausage tray will have leftovers - portion and freeze remaining links for another week.
Tuesday
Meal: Butterball Ground Turkey Tacos with Shredded Cheese and Iceberg Lettuce
Description: Easy ground turkey tacos seasoned with simple taco spices, topped with shredded cheese and crisp iceberg lettuce - a fun and familiar kid favorite. Use small soft or hard shells from the pantry and let kids build their own for extra fun.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix Shredded Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half of one 16-oz tray (about 8 oz) of ground turkey for 2 to 3 tacos for one child-sized serving. Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons shredded cheese and a handful of shredded iceberg lettuce. Refrigerate the remaining 8 oz of cooked or raw turkey for a quick lunch later in the week. The 2 for $9.00 deal means you pay $9.00 for two trays - freeze the second tray.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Tacos
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: A simple and satisfying dinner of juicy pan-seared pork chops alongside golden roasted potato chunks and sweet tender carrots that kids enjoy. Season simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder for familiar flavors.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Publix Baby Cut Carrots
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin chops (about 1 medium chop at $6.49/lb). Roast about 0.5 lb of russet potato (roughly 1 medium potato) cut into chunks alongside 4 to 5 oz of baby cut carrots (about a third of the 1-lb bag). Start the potatoes and carrots in the oven first, then sear the chop on the stovetop so everything finishes at the same time.
Thursday
Meal: Skillet GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Sweet Corn and Pero Family Farms Green Beans
Description: A quick and wholesome skillet dinner with juicy chicken breast, sweet corn cut fresh off the cob, and tender microwaved green beans - all flavors kids know and enjoy. Season the chicken simply with salt and a little butter for a mild, approachable taste.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Bulk Sweet Corn, Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of chicken breast (1 small breast at $4.99/lb). Buy 1 ear of sweet corn (part of the 5 for $3.00 deal, priced at $0.60 per ear) and cut the kernels off after cooking or serve on the cob. Use half of one 12-oz bag of green beans, microwaved per package directions. The remaining green beans can be used as a snack or side later in the week.
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken Breast and Green Beans
Friday
Meal: Ground Round Cheeseburgers with Bimbo White Bread Buns and Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: A classic homemade cheeseburger with a juicy ground beef patty, melted cheese, and fresh tomato slices served on soft white bread - a guaranteed kid crowd-pleaser. Keep toppings simple and familiar so kids can customize their own burger.
Sale items used: Ground Round (3-lb or more package), Publix Chunk Cheese (or Slices), Bimbo White Bread, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The Ground Round requires a 3-lb or more package at $7.99/lb - portion out about 0.5 lb (one 1/2-lb patty or two 1/4-lb patties) for this meal and freeze the remaining beef in individual portions for future meals. Use 2 slices of Bimbo White Bread as the bun. Slice about 2 oz of tomato on the vine (roughly 1 small tomato at $1.99/lb). Add 1 slice of chunk cheese from the 2 for $5.00 deal.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Mild, 20-oz tray (x1): $5.69
- Broccoli, 2 bunches (x1 deal, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese, 6 or 8-oz pkg. (x1 deal, 2 for $5.00 - use both pkgs across the week): $5.00
- Butterball Ground Turkey, 16-oz tray (x1 deal, 2 for $9.00 - freeze second tray): $9.00
- Iceberg Lettuce (x1 deal, 2 for $4.00): $4.00
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops, Boneless, approx. 0.5 lb at $6.49/lb: $3.25
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes, approx. 0.5 lb at $0.99/lb: $0.50
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots, 1-lb bag (x1): $1.29
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, approx. 0.5 lb at $4.99/lb: $2.50
- Bulk Sweet Corn, 1 ear (part of 5 for $3.00, priced per ear): $0.60
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans, 12-oz pkg. (x1 deal, 2 for $5.00 - use half now, half later): $5.00
- Ground Round, approx. 3 lbs minimum package at $7.99/lb (freeze remaining ~2.5 lbs): $23.97
- Bimbo White Bread, 20-oz bag (x1): $1.99
- Publix Chunk Cheese, 6 or 8-oz pkg. (x1 deal, 2 for $5.00 - included in shredded cheese deal above, buy chunk separately): $5.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine, approx. 0.25 lb at $1.99/lb: $0.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (spaghetti or penne, about 2 oz)
- Taco shells or small flour tortillas
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Taco seasoning (mild)
- Ketchup and mustard for burgers
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin (Boneless): BOGO, save up to $6.99/lb
- Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package): $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Keta Salmon Fillets (Wild, Fresh, Sustainably Sourced): $10.99/lb
- White Shrimp (Large, 31 to 35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined): $7.99/lb
- Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray): 2 for $9.00
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Frozen, 12-oz pkg.): $10.99
- Pier 33 Gourmet Langostino Lobster (Wild Caught, Fully Cooked & Peeled Tails, 8-oz pkg.): $10.99
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia): $10.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Jumbo, 16 to 20 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $12.99/lb
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Previously Frozen): $13.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed): $11.99/lb
- Top Round London Broil (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $7.99/lb
- Ribeye Steak (Bone-In, Publix USDA Choice Beef): $15.99/lb
- Publix Gourmet Beef Meatballs (Bacon & Cheddar): $8.99/lb
- Publix Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers (Bacon-Wrapped): $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics): $6.49/lb
- GreenWise 92% Lean Ground Beef (USDA-Inspected, Raised Without Antibiotics): $10.99/lb
- Jimmy Dean Bacon (16-oz pkg.): 2 for $12.00
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics): $4.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak (Bone-In, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics): $18.99/lb
- Publix Beef Craft Burger (Chuck, Short Rib & Sirloin, Limited Time Offer, 20.8-oz pkg.): $12.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, Our Exclusive Recipe, 20-oz tray): $5.69
- Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (Or Sliced Sausage, 12-oz pkg., Excluding Beef Varieties): 2 for $10.00
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Publix 20-Piece Mardi Gras Chicken Wings (Baked, Peppered With Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each cont.): $12.99
- Publix 20-Piece Chicken Wings (French Onion, Baked, Slow-Cooked Onions With Butter and Garlic, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each cont.): $12.99
- Boar's Head Fryer's Fried Turkey Whole Sub (With Yellow American 1930 Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Pickles, each): $9.99
- Publix Italian Herb Chicken (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli): $9.99/lb
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $9.99/lb
- Publix Unsweetened Peach Iced Tea (Limited Edition, half-gal bot.): $1.99
- Boar's Head Fryer's Turkey Salad (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 16-oz pkg.): $7.99
- Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken (Oven-Roasted, Glazed With a Sweet Chili Sauce for a Flavorful Blend of Sweat Heat, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each): $7.49
- Boar's Head Fryer's Turkey Sliced (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 16-oz pkg.): $7.99
- GreenWise Popcorn (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 7-oz bag): $2.49
Produce on sale:
- Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch): 2 for $6.00
- Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (California-Grown, Yellow or White Flesh Varieties): $2.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums (California-Grown, Good Source of Vitamin C): $2.99/lb
- Organic Strawberries (16-oz pkg.): 2 for $10.00
- Mandarins (3-lb bag): $4.99
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (California-Grown, Only the Most Flavorful Varieties Selected): $2.99/lb
- Cantaloupe: $3.99 each
- King O' the West Honeydew Melon (Or Orangedew, each): $4.99 each
- Sugar Kiss Melon (Each): $3.99 each
- King O' the West Orangedew Melon Chunks (Or Honeydew, Small or Medium Size cont.): $3.49/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine (each): $1.99/lb
- Iceberg Lettuce (Each): 2 for $4.00
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg.): 2 for $4.00
- Brussels Sprouts (Great Sautéed, Grilled, or Roasted, each pkg.): 2 for $5.00
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes: $0.99/lb
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each): 5 for $3.00
- Alexia Potatoes (Or Sweet Potatoes or Onion Rings, 13.5 to 28-oz pkg.): 2 for $9.00
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg.): 2 for $5.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Eggland's Best Eggs (Large, Grade A, 12-ct. ctn.): $2.50
- Publix Chunk Cheese (Or Slices, 6 or 8-oz pkg.): 2 for $5.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg.): 2 for $5.00
- Chobani Flip Greek Yogurt (4.5-oz cup; or 20g Protein Yogurt, 6.7-oz cup; or 15g Protein Drink, 7-oz bot.): 4 for $5.00
- Blue Diamond Almonds Almond Breeze Almondmilk (64-oz ctn.): 2 for $6.00
- Nellie's Free Range Eggs (Large, 12-ct. ctn.): $3.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Italian Five Grain Bread (Made From Scratch, With Oats, Cracked Wheat, Millet, Flaxseed, and Sunflower Seeds, From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.): $4.49
- Mini Strudels (Flaky Pastry Dough, From the Publix Bakery, 9-ct. 12 or 17-oz pkg.): $4.99
- Butter Pound Cake (Or Banana Walnut Loaf Cake, Perfect Dessert or Snack, From the Publix Bakery, 12 to 16-oz pkg.): 2 for $10.00
- Two Dozen Cookies (Baked Fresh In-Store, From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.): $4.99
- Italian Five Grain Baguette (Made From Scratch, From the Publix Bakery, 8-oz pkg.): $2.99
- Mini Vanilla Buttercream Coconut Cake (From the Publix Bakery, 20-oz pkg.): $12.99
- GreenWise Bagels (No Artificial Colors or Flavors, Located in the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 12-oz pkg.): $1.99
- GreenWise Mini Muffins (No Artificial Colors or Flavors, Located in the Publix Bakery, 11.8-oz pkg.): $5.99
- Mini Donuts (From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg.): $3.49
- Alyssa's Bites (Gluten Free, Non-GMO, High Fiber, No Sugar Added and Free of Preservatives, Located in the Publix Bakery, 5 or 6-oz pkg.): $5.49
- Cornbread Toaster Tops (Or French Toast, From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 6-oz pkg.): $3.49
- Tiramisu (Rich Cream Filling Layered Between Espresso-Soaked Sponge Cake, From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Bimbo White Bread (Medium, 20-oz bag): $1.99
Pantry on sale:
- Hormel Side Dishes (20-oz pkg.): 2 for $8.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can, Excluding Organic): 2 for $3.00
- Starkist Solid White Albacore Tuna (In Water: Regular or 25% Less Sodium, 4-pk. 5-oz can): 2 for $10.00
- Bush's Best Beans (Or Garbanzos, Hominy, or Crowder or Blackeye Peas, 15 to 16-oz can, Excluding Chili Magic, Baked, and Organic): 4 for $5.00
- Nissin Top Ramen Bowl (Or Original Chow Mein Noodles, Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy Noodles, or Cup Noodles, 2.54 to 4-oz pkg.): 10 for $10.00
- Publix Vegetables (14.25 to 15.25-oz can, Excluding Lima Beans): 10 for $10.00
- Publix Syrup (24-oz bot.): $2.99
- Publix Soy Sauce (Or Teriyaki Sauce, 14.5 or 15-oz bot.): 2 for $4.00
- Publix Mustard (Classic Yellow Recipe, 8-oz bot.): $1.09
- Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail (Or Juice, Juice Drink, or 100% Juice Blend, 101.4-oz bot.): $4.49
- Chock Full O'Nuts Ground Coffee (23 to 26-oz can): $12.99
- Publix Water Enhancer (1.62-oz bot.): 2 for $5.00
- Chomps Beef Stick (Or Turkey, 8-ct. 9.2-oz pouch): $16.99
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Entrées (Or Lean Cuisine or Vital Pursuit, 5 to 12.75-oz pkg.): 3 for $10.00
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$74.29
for 1 person · $74.29 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Publix.