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
- 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 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 Mor (14 oz.): $2.60
- Fresh Salmon Burgers Chipotle or Teriyaki: $5.99
- Fresh Honey Chicken Sausage (12 oz.): $2.99
- Fresh 4 lb. Frozen Patties Mediterranean or Mexi Cali Sra Chicken Patties (32 oz. Frozen): $8.99
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99

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: Juicy smashed beef patties are pressed flat on a hot skillet until crispy-edged and delicious, then topped with melty American cheese on brioche buns. Kids love the fun smashing step and the familiar cheeseburger flavors that make this a guaranteed family hit.
Sale items used: Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties) $16.99, Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices $3.99, Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns $3.95, Clancy's Original Potato Chips $1.99, Summer Squeeze Mayo $2.99
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 patties per person (8 patties total from the 2 lb. pack), 2 cheese slices per person, 4 brioche buns, split 1 bag of chips among 4 kids
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe (THE Best-Ever)
- Smash Burger Recipe
- The Best Smash Burger Recipe Ever

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Pasta Salad
Description: Tender boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil then baked until golden and juicy - a texture kids adore with no tough bites. Served alongside a ready-to-go rotini pasta salad for an easy, filling weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $10.99, Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad (20 oz.) $3.89
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 to 3 chicken thighs per person (use roughly half the family pack, saving the rest for later in the week), one 20 oz. container of pasta salad split 4 ways
Recipes:
- Cold Chicken Pasta Salad with Mayo
- Juicy chicken thighs with pesto, tomato and cucumber pasta salad
- Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Description: Pre-made chicken skewers are grilled or baked until charred and juicy, served with fresh pineapple chunks on the side for a sweet fruity pairing kids go crazy for. The stick format makes this meal extra fun and easy for little hands to hold and eat.
Sale items used: Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers $8.99, Fresh Maui Pineapple $2.49
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 to 3 skewers per person depending on package count, quarter the pineapple and slice into kid-friendly spears or chunks for all 4 servings
Recipes:
- Chicken and Pineapple Skewers Recipe
- Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
- Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Mild Italian Sausage in Hot Dog Buns with Queso Dip and Crackers
Description: Mild Italian sausage links are pan-cooked or grilled and served in soft hot dog buns with a drizzle of warm queso for a fun twist on a classic sausage dog that kids will love. Crackers and queso on the side make the perfect dippable snack-style side that makes dinner feel like a party.
Sale items used: Mild Italian Sausage $4.19, Coven Fresh Hot Dog Buns $1.99, Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso $2.19, Summer Salsa Chicken Crackers $2.19
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 to 2 sausage links per person depending on size, 1 to 2 buns per person, warm the full container of queso and share among 4, put crackers in a shared bowl
Recipes:
- Warm, Creamy Sausage Cheese Dip Made for Sharing
- Fundido Sausage Dogs
- Italian Sausage with Onions and Bell Peppers

Friday
Meal: Fun Friday Rib Night with Potato Salad and Ice Cream Sandwiches for Dessert
Description: The fully cooked Sweet and Smoky pork ribs are a genius shortcut - just warm them in the oven or microwave and serve with creamy potato salad for a feels-like-a-BBQ Friday dinner that kids absolutely cheer for. Finish the night with Benton's ice cream cookie sandwiches for a sweet weekend kickoff treat the whole family will look forward to all week.
Sale items used: 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. Frozen) $1.89
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Divide the rib rack evenly among 4 people (roughly 2 to 3 ribs each), serve a generous scoop of potato salad per person from the 32 oz. container, and give each person 1 to 2 ice cream sandwiches for dessert
Recipes:
- BBQ Spare Ribs with Warm Potato Salad
- Mom's Old Fashioned Potato Salad Wows 'Em Every Time
- Sweet-Tea Ribs with Lemony Potato Salad Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties): $16.99
- Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices (8 oz.): $3.99
- Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns: $3.95
- Clancy's Original Potato Chips (2.5 oz.): $1.99
- Summer Squeeze Mayo (12 oz.): $2.99
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad (20 oz.): $3.89
- Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers: $8.99
- Fresh Maui Pineapple: $2.49
- Mild Italian Sausage: $4.19
- Coven Fresh Hot Dog Buns (8-10.5 oz.): $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. Frozen): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for baking chicken thighs and cooking sausage)
- Salt and black pepper (basic seasoning for chicken and burgers)
- Garlic powder (optional simple seasoning for chicken thighs)
- Cooking spray or butter (for skillet when smashing burgers)
- Paper towels and foil (for easy cleanup on busy weeknights)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $72.59 for 4 people | $18.15 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.