Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is loaded with premium steaks, salmon, and shrimp, so the smartest move is to anchor four nights on the genuinely budget-friendly proteins and save the splurge for just one. Butterball Ground Turkey at 2 trays for $8.00 is the standout deal of the week and makes a hearty homemade pizza night that kids absolutely love. GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage at $5.99 for a full tray and Hatfield Pork Tenderloin at a flat $5.99 package price are both exceptional values that keep weeknight dinners interesting without stretching the budget. Publix Chicken Wings at $3.99/lb are a Friday crowd-pleaser that kids go crazy for, and they cost very little per person. The one premium night goes to Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs at $7.99/lb - they are already seasoned and ready to cook, which saves time, and at roughly $3.00 per serving they are actually the most approachable of the premium proteins on this flyer, making them the smartest pick for a special mid-week dinner with Rao's Homemade Sauce and garlic bread.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Turkey Homemade Pizza with Bell Peppers and Parmesan
Description: Kids help press out the Italian Pizza Dough, then top it with Rao's Homemade Sauce, seasoned Butterball Ground Turkey crumbles, diced Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, and Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese before baking until bubbly and golden. This is a hands-on, build-your-own pizza night that children aged 5-12 find genuinely exciting, and every topping is familiar and mild.
Sale items used: Italian Pizza Dough (From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.), Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray) x1, Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (Or Shredded or Shaved; or Shredded Shaved Italian Blend, 6-oz pkg.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 package of Italian Pizza Dough feeds 4 as a single large pizza; brown 1 lb (one 16-oz tray) of Butterball Ground Turkey and drain before topping; use about 1 cup of Rao's Homemade Sauce (jar will have plenty left for another use); use 0.5 lb of bell peppers (about 1 medium pepper); use half the 6-oz pkg. of Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Recipes:
- Healthy Bell Pepper Pizzas with Ground Turkey

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Hatfield Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: The Hatfield Pork Tenderloin is seasoned simply with pantry spices and roasted in the oven until juicy and lightly golden, then sliced into medallions kids can easily eat. Sweet Potatoes and Publix Green Beans round out the plate with familiar, naturally sweet flavors that children enjoy.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (Or Pork Loin Filet, 18.4 or 22-oz pkg.), Sweet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: One 18.4 or 22-oz package of Hatfield Pork Tenderloin serves 4 comfortably; use 1.5 lbs of Sweet Potatoes (cut into cubes and roast alongside the pork); use the full 1-lb bag of Publix Green Beans (toss with olive oil from pantry and roast or steam).
Recipes:
- Toaster-Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Seasoned Beef Meatballs with Rao's Sauce, Garlic Bread, and Broccoli
Description: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs are simmered in Rao's Homemade Sauce until heated through and coated in rich tomato flavor, then served alongside warm Publix Garlic Bread and steamed Broccoli for a classic kid-approved dinner. The meatballs are already seasoned so there is almost no prep, making this a fast and satisfying weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (Located in the Meat Department), Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar), Publix Garlic Bread (Or Knots, Breadsticks, or 3 Cheese or Texas Toast, Frozen, 8 to 16-oz pkg.) x2, Broccoli (Each bunch) x2
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (about 6 to 8 meatballs per person depending on size); use the remaining Rao's Homemade Sauce from Monday (the 32-oz jar covers both nights); purchase 2 packages of Publix Garlic Bread at 2 for $6.00 (one package is plenty for 4 people but the deal requires buying 2 - use the second package another night or freeze it); use 2 bunches of Broccoli at 2 for $6.00, steamed or microwaved.
Recipes:
- Toaster-Oven Meatball Subs with Roasted Broccoli

Thursday
Meal: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage Skillet with Russet Potatoes and Carrots
Description: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (mild variety for kid-friendliness) is sliced into coins and pan-cooked until browned, then served with oven-roasted Publix Russet Potatoes and tender Publix Baby Cut Carrots for a simple one-pan-style dinner kids find very approachable. The mild sausage has a familiar flavor similar to a hot dog but with more depth, making it a reliable hit with children.
Sale items used: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (Mild or Hot; or Mild With Kale, Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray), Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: One 16-oz tray of GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (mild) serves 4; cube and roast about 1.5 lbs of Publix Russet Potatoes from the 5-lb bag (the rest of the bag can be used for other meals during the week); use the full 1-lb bag of Publix Baby Cut Carrots, roasted alongside the potatoes at 400 degrees F.

Friday
Meal: Baked Publix Chicken Wings with Sweet Corn and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Publix Chicken Wings are seasoned with pantry spices and baked in the oven until crispy and golden - a Friday-night favorite that kids of all ages love to eat with their hands. Fresh Bulk Sweet Corn and Publix Baby Cut Carrots make easy, no-fuss sides that round out the meal with color and crunch.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4-lb or More Package), Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) x4, Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 lbs of Publix Chicken Wings (the package must be 4 lbs or more per the sale requirement - buy the minimum 4-lb package at $3.99/lb = $15.96 and use 3 lbs for dinner; refrigerate the remaining wings for use within 1 to 2 days or freeze them); purchase 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00, so buy 5 and use 4 ears for dinner); use 1 lb of Publix Baby Cut Carrots served raw or steamed.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Wings

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Italian Pizza Dough (From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.) (x1): $2.99
- Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray) (x2, 2 for $8.00 deal, using 1 tray Monday): $8.00
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar) (x1): $6.99
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (Or Shredded or Shaved; or Shredded Shaved Italian Blend, 6-oz pkg.) (x1): $2.99
- Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (Or Pork Loin Filet, 18.4 or 22-oz pkg.) (x1): $5.99
- Sweet Potatoes (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag) (x1): $2.99
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (Located in the Meat Department) (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Publix Garlic Bread (Or Knots, Breadsticks, or 3 Cheese or Texas Toast, Frozen, 8 to 16-oz pkg.) (x2, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Broccoli (Each bunch) (x2, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (Mild or Hot; or Mild With Kale, Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray) (x1): $5.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag) (x1): $3.99
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) (x2): $2.58
- Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4-lb or More Package) (4 lbs): $15.96
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) (x5, 5 for $3.00): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Dried oregano