Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans on simple, familiar flavors your kids will actually eat without a fuss. You'll start Monday with baked chicken leg quarters and mashed potatoes, move into hands-on beef burgers on Tuesday, then settle into a cozy bratwurst and potato skillet on Wednesday. Thursday brings mild roasted pork tenderloin with naturally sweet squash, and Friday wraps things up with flaky baked salmon and broccoli for a light finish to the week. Broccoli and Publix Russet Potatoes each show up twice, so you get good use out of both without any waste, and every dinner is built around straightforward, mild seasoning that's easy for picky eaters to enjoy.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken leg quarters served with buttery mashed potatoes and simple roasted broccoli. A cozy, familiar plate kids recognize right away.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, Broccoli, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (baked), 1 head Broccoli (roasted), half of Publix Russet Potatoes bag (mashed) for 4 people.
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: Griddled beef patties on soft hamburger buns topped with crisp romaine and sliced tomato. A simple, hands-on dinner kids love to build themselves.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef, Hamburger Buns, Garden Life Romaine Leaves, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef formed into 4 patties, 4 Hamburger Buns, a few Romaine Leaves, and 1 lb Beefsteak Tomato sliced, for 4 people.
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: Sliced bratwurst pan-seared with mushrooms and diced potatoes for a hearty, savory one-skillet dinner. Mild and filling, perfect for picky eaters.
Sale items used: Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage (sliced), 1 package Publix White Mushrooms, half of Publix Russet Potatoes bag (diced), for 4 people.
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 oven-roasted pork tenderloin sliced into medallions, served alongside sweet roasted fall squash. A mild, comforting dinner with a hint of natural sweetness.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins (baked and sliced), 2 lbs Fall Hard Squash (roasted), for 4 people.
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: Flaky oven-baked salmon fillets paired with simply seasoned roasted broccoli. A light, mild-flavored dinner that's easy for kids to enjoy.
Sale items used: Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (baked, serves 4), 1 head Broccoli (roasted), for 4 people.
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 (2 lbs): $2.98
- Broccoli (2 heads): $6.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Lean Ground Beef (2 lbs): $17.98
- Hamburger Buns (1 pack): $3.49
- Garden Life Romaine Leaves (1 pack): $3.99
- Beefsteak Tomato (1 lb): $2.49
- Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage (1 package): $5.69
- Publix White Mushrooms (1 package): $3.00
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins (2 lbs): $9.98
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $2.58
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 package): $8.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter, milk (for mashed potatoes)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Cooking oil
- Ketchup, mustard (for burgers)