Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
Description: A juicy baked chicken leg quarter served with buttery mashed potatoes and tender roasted broccoli, a comforting classic kids love. Simple seasoning keeps the flavors mild and familiar.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, Broccoli, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 1 chicken leg quarter (about 0.75 lb), 1 cup mashed potatoes (from about 0.5 lb potatoes), 1 cup roasted broccoli florets (about half a head).
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken Quarters, Broccoli, and Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Recipes From A Pantry
- Savory Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Classic Beef Burgers with Lettuce and Tomato
Description: A hearty homemade beef burger on a soft bun with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, a kid-approved favorite. Quick to cook and easy to customize with ketchup or cheese.
Sale items used: Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers, Hamburger Buns, Garden Life Romaine Leaves, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 burger patty, 1 hamburger bun, 2 romaine leaves, 2 thin tomato slices (about 0.25 lb tomato used).
Recipes:
- Homemade Burgers Recipe - Cooking with Kids for Family Dinner Fun
- Beef And Veggie Burgers: Toddler-Friendly!
- The Classic American Burger: A Simple Recipe for Kid-Friendly Deliciousness

Wednesday
Meal: Bratwurst Skillet with Mushrooms and Potatoes
Description: A savory skillet of sliced bratwurst pan-fried with mushrooms and diced potatoes for a filling one-pan dinner. Mild seasoning makes it approachable for young eaters.
Sale items used: Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 bratwurst link sliced, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 small potato diced (about 0.5 lb potatoes total used across the week).
Recipes:
- Bratwurst Potato Skillet Recipe
- Easy Bratwurst and Potato Skillet Recipe
- Bratwurst-Potato Skillet Dinner Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Baked Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Squash
Description: Tender baked pork tenderloin slices paired with sweet roasted hard squash for a wholesome, mild-flavored dinner. Easy to cut into kid-sized bites.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: About 0.5 lb pork tenderloin portion, 1 cup roasted squash cubes (about 1 lb squash).
Recipes:
- Perfectly Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash Vegetable Medley
- Roast Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash

Friday
Meal: Baked Salmon with Broccoli
Description: A simply baked salmon fillet served alongside soft roasted broccoli, a light and kid-friendly seafood night. Mild seasoning keeps it approachable for younger palates.
Sale items used: Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (about 6 oz), 1 cup roasted broccoli florets (remaining half from Monday's purchase).
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
- Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Broccoli

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (0.75 lb): $1.12
- Broccoli (1 head, from 2 for $6.00 pack): $3.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag, used across two meals): $3.99
- Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers (1 pack): $10.49
- Hamburger Buns (1 pack): $3.49
- Garden Life Romaine Leaves (1 pack): $3.99
- Beefsteak Tomato (0.25 lb): $0.62
- Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage (1 pack): $5.69
- Publix White Mushrooms (1 pack, from 2 for $6.00): $3.00
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $1.29
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 fillet): $8.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter, milk (for mashed potatoes)
- Salt, pepper
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Ketchup, mustard (optional burger condiments)
- Garlic powder, paprika (optional seasoning)