ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef: $4.99
- Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Mild or Hot Italian Sausage: $4.19
- 75/25 Ground Beef Patties (3 lb. Frozen): $6.99
- Fremont Fish Market Shrimp Skewers Assorted Varieties (8 oz. Frozen): $6.49
- Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers: $8.99
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs: $2.99
- Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs: $14.95
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $11.99
- Kirkwood Chicken Wings (6 oz. Frozen): $3.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99
- Kirkwood Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $3.89
- Fresh Chuck & Brisket Beef Burgers (Per lb.): $5.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.55
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.79
- Fresh Sirloin Angus Beef (Per lb.): $11.99
- Fresh Skirt Steak USDA Choice (Per lb.): $13.79
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Beef Strip Steak (22.57 oz.): $22.57
- Fresh Seasoned Brisket Salt & Pepper or BBQ: $9.99
- Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties): $16.99
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken Patties Mediterranean or Mexi Cali (32 oz. Frozen): $8.99
- Kirkwood Seasoned Turkey Burgers (32 oz. Frozen): $6.99
- Fresh Seasoned Pork Shoulder Roast (Per lb.): $2.30
- Fresh Thick-Cut Boneless Pork Chops (Per lb.): $3.40
- Fremont Fish Market Jumbo Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp (11.2 oz. Frozen): $9.49
- Fresh Salmon Burgers Chipotle or Teriyaki: $5.99
- Fresh Honey or Nashville Hot Chicken Sausage (12 oz.): $2.99
- Cheddar Brats (12 oz.): $2.69
- Kirkwood Turkey & Cheddar or Jalapeno Smoked Sausage (8.5 oz.): $3.90
- Parkview Turkey Franks Smoked (14 oz.): $2.60

Vegetables on sale:
- Fresh Blackberries: price not listed
- Whole White Snacking Mushrooms: price not listed
- Tomatoes On the Vine: price not listed
- Fresh Maui Pineapple: $2.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with American Cheese and Potato Chips
Description: Two small smash-style beef patties get pressed thin on a hot pan, then topped with melty American cheese on a toasted brioche bun for the ultimate kid-friendly burger night. A handful of classic potato chips on the side keeps it simple, crunchy, and totally satisfying for one hungry kid.
Sale items used: Fresh Chuck & Brisket Beef Burgers (Per lb.), Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices, Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns, Clancy's Original Potato Chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/3 lb. of fresh ground beef (2 small patties), 2 American cheese slices, 1 brioche bun, and 1 individual bag (2.5 oz.) of potato chips
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- The Best Smash Burger Recipe Ever
- Ultimate Smash Burger: Irresistibly Crispy & Juicy Burger Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Pasta Salad
Description: One or two juicy bone-in chicken thighs get seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder, then baked in the oven until golden and crispy-skinned. A scoop of the ready-made rotini pasta salad rounds out the plate for a no-fuss, familiar meal kids love.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 chicken thighs (roughly 0.6 lb. pulled from the family pack), and approximately 1 cup (about 5 oz.) of pasta salad - store the rest of both for leftovers later in the week
Recipes:
- Greek Chicken Pasta Salad
- Greek Chicken Pasta Salad
- Cold Chicken Pasta Salad with Mayo

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Description: Ready-made Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers go right on the grill or under the broiler for easy kid-friendly finger food that is fun to eat on a stick. Fresh Maui pineapple gets mashed or blended into a simple sweet dipping sauce that kids absolutely love with the savory chicken.
Sale items used: Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers, Fresh Maui Pineapple
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 chicken skewers from the pack (roughly a 1-person portion), and cut 2 to 3 slices of pineapple for the dipping sauce - store remaining pineapple for snacking
Recipes:
- Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers Recipe
- Chicken and Pineapple Skewers Recipe
- Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Thursday
Meal: Mild Italian Sausage in Hot Dog Buns with Queso Dip and Crackers
Description: One mild Italian sausage link gets pan-cooked or grilled and tucked into a soft hot dog bun for a fun, easy dinner that feels like a cookout any day of the week. Casa Mamita queso dip served warm alongside Summer Salsa Chicken Crackers makes a tasty snackable side that kids will dip happily.
Sale items used: Mild Italian Sausage, Coven Fresh Hot Dog Buns, Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso, Summer Salsa Chicken Crackers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage link, 1 hot dog bun, about 3 to 4 tablespoons of queso dip (warmed), and a small handful of crackers - all remaining items store easily for later use
Recipes:
- Sausage Queso Dip
- Cheesy Sausage Dip
- Crock Pot Queso with Italian Sausage

Friday
Meal: Fun Friday Rib Night with Potato Salad and Ice Cream Sandwiches for Dessert
Description: The Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs are a perfect single-serving solution - the small pre-cooked pack heats up in minutes and delivers that sticky, sweet rib experience without buying a full rack, making it totally practical for one person. A scoop of creamy potato salad on the side and a Benton's Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich for dessert turns Friday into a real celebration dinner.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs, Potato Salad, Benton's Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The $2.99 rib pack is a single-serving-friendly portion - heat per package directions, serve with approximately 3/4 cup of potato salad, and finish with 1 ice cream sandwich for dessert
Recipes:
- BBQ Rib Potato Salad
- BBQ Spare Ribs with Warm Potato Salad
- Southern Potato Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chuck & Brisket Beef Burgers (approximately 1/3 lb.): $2.00
- Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices (8 oz. pack): $3.99
- Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns: $3.95
- Clancy's Original Potato Chips (2.5 oz.): $1.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs (buy pack, use 2 thighs): $1.55 (estimated for 0.6 lb. at $1.55/lb. approximate - note pack price may vary)
- Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad (20 oz.): $3.89
- Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers: $8.99
- Fresh Maui Pineapple: $2.49
- Mild Italian Sausage (12 oz. pack): $4.19
- Coven Fresh Hot Dog Buns: $1.99
- Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso: $2.19
- Summer Salsa Chicken Crackers (37 oz.): $2.19
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs: $2.99
- Potato Salad (32 oz.): $1.79
- Benton's Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches (21 oz.): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper (for seasoning chicken thighs)
- Garlic powder (for baked chicken)
- Cooking oil or butter (for smash burgers and sausage)
- Ketchup and mustard (burger and sausage condiments)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of "Buy on sale" items: $2.00 + $3.99 + $3.95 + $1.99 + $1.55 + $3.89 + $8.99 + $2.49 + $4.19 + $1.99 + $2.19 + $2.19 + $2.99 + $1.79 + $1.89 = $46.07

Total: $46.07 for 1 person | $46.07 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local ALDI store for actual pricing.