Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheeseburger Skillet Patties with Baked Russet Potato Wedges
Description: A juicy smashed beef patty is seared in a skillet and topped with a melty slice of American cheese. It is served with crispy oven-baked potato wedges for dipping.
Sale items used: Diluigi Smashables Diner Style Beef Patties, Kraft American Singles, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 patty from the pack, 1 cheese slice, and 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) cut into wedges. Toss with oil and salt, bake at 425F for 25 minutes, and sear the patty 3 to 4 minutes per side. The rest of the patties can be frozen.
Recipes:
- Basic Burgers and Potato Wedges
- Classic American Cheeseburgers with Potato Wedges Recipe
- Perfect All American Cheeseburgers with Crispy Herb Potato Wedges

Tuesday
Meal: Hot Dog Mac and Cheese Bake
Description: Creamy boxed mac and cheese is mixed with sliced hot dogs and baked until bubbly. It is a fun, cheesy kid favorite in a single-serving dish.
Sale items used: Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner, Ball Park Franks, Kraft American Singles
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box of mac and cheese (about 2 servings, so save half for lunch), 2 hot dogs sliced into coins, and 1 American cheese slice torn on top. Bake at 375F for 10 minutes.
Recipes:
- Hot Dog Mac and Cheese
- Hot Dog Mac and Cheese
- Hot Dog Macaroni and Cheese

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Publix Whole Pork Picnic with Fall Hard Squash
Description: A small portion of the pork picnic is slow roasted until tender and slightly sweet. It is served with soft roasted squash cubes.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Serving note: A whole picnic is large, so buy one piece of about 3 lbs and plan for leftovers. Use about 0.75 lb of squash (assumed total weight) cubed and roasted for 30 minutes. Roast the pork at 325F for about 3 hours; it can be cooked a day ahead and reheated. Portion 1 serving now and refrigerate or freeze the rest for sandwiches.
Recipes:
- Pork Picnic Roast: An Incredibly Flavorful Pork Roast Dinner Recipe!
- Roasted Acorn Squash {with brown sugar and butter}

Thursday
Meal: Bratwurst and Sweet Onion Skillet with Broccoli
Description: A mild bratwurst is browned in a skillet with soft, sweet caramelized onions. Tender steamed broccoli is served on the side, ideal with a little butter or cheese.
Sale items used: Publix Beer Bratwurst, Sweet Onions, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bratwurst link, half a sweet onion sliced, and 1 cup of broccoli florets from 1 crown. Cook the onion over medium heat for 10 minutes and add the brat. Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Sausage, Potato, and Broccoli Skillet
- Bratwurst & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
- Penne with Bratwurst and Broccoli

Friday
Meal: Bacon Cheddar Salmon Burgers with Spring Mix
Description: A pre-made bacon cheddar salmon burger is pan-cooked until golden and served on a bed of mild spring mix. It is simple and quick, with a squeeze of lemon or a little ketchup for dipping.
Sale items used: Bacon Cheddar Salmon Burgers, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 salmon burger (about 5 oz) and 1 to 2 cups of spring mix. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until hot throughout.
Recipes:
- Alaska Salmon Burger with Peppered Bacon
- Alaskan Salmon Burger with Peppered Bacon
- Salmon Burger with Peppered Bacon

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Diluigi Smashables Diner Style Beef Patties (x1 pack): $9.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Kraft American Singles (x1 pack): $4.49
- Ball Park Franks (x1 pack): $3.00
- Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner (x1 box, half of the 2 for $4.00 deal): $2.00
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $5.97
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $1.29
- Publix Beer Bratwurst (x1 pack): $5.69
- Sweet Onions (x1 bag): $4.99
- Broccoli (x1, half of the 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Bacon Cheddar Salmon Burgers (x1): $3.00
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (x1, one third of the 3 for $10.00 deal): $3.34

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil, salt, pepper, butter, milk (for the mac and cheese), garlic powder, optional ketchup and lemon