Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
This week's flyer has a solid lineup of everyday proteins that keep dinners affordable and kid-friendly. Pork Italian Sausage at $5.69 for a full 20-oz tray is the best deal of the week and anchors a hearty pasta night. Ground Turkey at 2 for $9.00 means one tray costs just $4.50 and makes a great taco filling kids will love. GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops at $6.49/lb and GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast at $4.99/lb round out the economical nights with simple pan-cooked meals that come together fast. Ground Round at $7.99/lb is the priciest protein chosen this week and earns the one premium spot as a classic cheeseburger night, which kids always get excited about. The ribeye steaks, salmon fillets, and crab clusters on this flyer are genuinely expensive even on sale, so skipping them keeps the week's total well within reach for a family of four.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pork Italian Sausage Pasta with Broccoli and Shredded Cheese
Description: Sliced Publix Pork Italian Sausage (mild) is browned in a skillet and tossed with cooked pasta, tender broccoli florets, and a simple garlic-butter sauce from pantry staples. Finished with melted Publix Shredded Cheese on top, this is a cheesy, hearty bowl that kids will happily clean up.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild, 20-oz tray), Broccoli (each bunch), Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 20-oz tray of sausage, 1 bunch of broccoli (cut into florets), and 1 pkg. of Publix Shredded Cheese for 4 people. Cook 12 oz of pasta from pantry. Slice sausage into coins and brown in a skillet over medium heat, about 8 minutes per side; total time stays well under 60 minutes.
Tuesday
Meal: Butterball Ground Turkey Tacos with Shredded Cheese and Iceberg Lettuce
Description: Seasoned Butterball Ground Turkey is cooked in a skillet with taco spices from the pantry, then served in soft tortillas with shredded cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, and tomato. Kids can build their own tacos at the table, which makes dinner feel like a fun activity.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray), Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg.), Iceberg Lettuce (each), Tomatoes on the Vine (each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tray (16 oz) of ground turkey, 1 pkg. of Publix Shredded Cheese, 1 head of iceberg lettuce, and approximately 0.5 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.00) for 4 people. Soft tortillas from pantry. Total time is well under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Tacos
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Boneless GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops are seasoned with pantry spices and seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, served alongside oven-roasted russet potato wedges and steamed baby cut carrots. The simple, familiar flavors make this a no-fuss plate that even picky eaters enjoy.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (one chop per adult, half for younger kids), 1.5 lbs of Extra Large Russet Potatoes ($1.49), and 1 bag (1 lb) of Publix Baby Cut Carrots for 4 people. Start potatoes in the oven first at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes while you prep and sear the chops; everything finishes within 45 minutes.
Thursday
Meal: Skillet GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Sweet Corn and Pero Family Farms Green Beans
Description: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast is pounded to even thickness, seasoned simply, and cooked in a skillet until juicy and golden, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and microwaved Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans. This classic American plate is straightforward, colorful, and exactly the kind of dinner kids ask for again.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics), Bulk Sweet Corn (each), Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn ($2.40 for 4 ears at the 5 for $3.00 price), and 1 pkg. of Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans for 4 people. Microwave the green beans per package directions while the chicken finishes in the skillet; total time is well under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken Breast and Green Beans
Friday
Meal: Ground Round Cheeseburgers with Bimbo White Bread Buns and Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Seasoned Ground Round beef patties are formed by hand and cooked in a skillet or on a grill pan, then topped with melted Publix Chunk Cheese slices and served on Bimbo White Bread with fresh tomato slices. Friday burger night is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package), Publix Chunk Cheese (Or Slices, 6 or 8-oz pkg.), Bimbo White Bread (Medium, 20-oz bag), Tomatoes on the Vine (each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Round (makes 4 generous patties at roughly 6 oz each), 1 pkg. of Publix Chunk Cheese slices, 1 loaf of Bimbo White Bread (use 8 slices as bun substitutes), and approximately 0.5 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.00) for 4 people. Total time is well under 60 minutes.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild, 20-oz tray) (x1 tray): $5.69
- Broccoli (each bunch) (x1 bunch): $3.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg.) (x2 pkgs. - one for Monday pasta, one for Tuesday tacos): $5.00
- Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray) (x2 trays at 2 for $9.00, use 1 tray Tuesday): $9.00
- Iceberg Lettuce (each) (x1 head): $2.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb for Tuesday tacos + 0.5 lb for Friday burgers = 1 lb total): $1.99
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics) (1.5 lbs): $9.74
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) (x1 bag): $1.29
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics) (2 lbs): $9.98
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears at 5 for $3.00 = $0.60 per ear): $2.40
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg.) (x1 pkg.): $2.50
- Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package) (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Publix Chunk Cheese (Or Slices, 6 or 8-oz pkg.) (x2 pkgs. at 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Bimbo White Bread (Medium, 20-oz bag) (x1 bag): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (12 oz, such as penne or rotini)
- Garlic (fresh or jarred minced)
- Butter
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Taco seasoning (or cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder)
- Soft flour tortillas (8-count)
- All-purpose seasoning or paprika for pork chops and chicken
- 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
$73.06
for 4 people · $18.27 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.