ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Chicken and Cheddar Quesadillas with Apple Slices
Description: A crispy tortilla is filled with melty white cheddar and tender shredded chicken, then cut into easy wedges. It is served with crunchy, sweet apple slices on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Emporium Selection Aged Reserved White Cheddar, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/4 lb (4 oz) of chicken breast from the 1 lb you buy, cooked and shredded, plus 1/4 cup (about 1 oz) shredded cheddar, 1 large flour tortilla, and 1 sliced apple. Cook the remaining 3/4 lb chicken breast the same night or refrigerate it for Wednesday's tenders.
Recipes:
- Apple Chicken Quesadillas
- Grilled Chicken Quesadillas With Apple And Cheddar
- Chicken Apple Quesadilla

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Cheeseburgers with Oven Potato Wedges
Description: A juicy single-patty cheeseburger is cooked in a skillet and topped with a slice of melted cheddar on a soft bun. It comes with golden oven-baked potato wedges for dipping in ketchup.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Emporium Selection Aged Reserved White Cheddar
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 40 minutes total with baking
Serving note: Assume a 1 lb ground beef chub; use 1/3 lb (5 oz) for one patty, and portion the other 2/3 lb into two 1/3 lb packs, using one for Thursday's meatballs and freezing the other. Use 1 slice (about 1/2 oz) cheddar, 1 hamburger bun, and 1 medium potato cut into wedges, baked at 425 F for 30 to 35 minutes. Start the wedges first, then cook the burger while they finish.
Recipes:
- Classic American Cheeseburgers with Potato Wedges Recipe
- Classic Cheese Burger with Potato Wedges
- Cheeseburger Potato Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Parmesan Baked Chicken Tenders with Roasted Green Beans
Description: Strips of chicken breast are coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then baked until golden. Lightly roasted green beans on the side add a tender-crisp, mild veggie.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese Wedge, French Green Beans
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 35 minutes total with baking
Serving note: Use about 1/3 lb (5 oz) chicken breast cut into strips, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, and about 4 oz (a generous handful) of green beans. Of the 1 lb chicken you bought, about 1/4 lb is used Monday and 1/3 lb today, and the rest can be frozen. Bake the tenders at 425 F for 15 to 18 minutes and roast the beans on the same pan for the last 12 minutes.
Recipes:
- Parmesan Chicken Tenders
- Sheet Pan Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders with Veggies
- Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders with Green Beans & Honey Mustard Dip

Thursday
Meal: Baked Beef Meatballs with Spaghetti and Marinara
Description: Soft, mild beef meatballs are baked in the oven and tossed with warm marinara over a bowl of spaghetti. A sprinkle of Parmesan on top makes it a classic family favorite.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the 1/3 lb (5 oz) pack of ground beef set aside Tuesday (from the assumed 1 lb chub), mixed with 1 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp grated Parmesan, and a pinch of garlic powder. Roll into about 5 small meatballs and bake at 400 F for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve over 2 oz dry spaghetti with 1/2 cup marinara and a little extra Parmesan.
Recipes:
- Spaghetti and Baked Meatballs (Homemade Marinara)
- Spaghetti with Baked Meatballs Recipe
- Easy Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Friday
Meal: Salami, Cheese and Cracker Dinner Board
Description: A fun build-your-own board has salami minis, cheddar cubes, crunchy crackers, and sweet apple slices. No cooking is needed, so it is perfect for picking and snacking.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Cocktail Salami Singles, Emporium Selection Aged Reserved White Cheddar, Specially Selected Scalloped Crackers, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 oz (roughly half the pack) of salami singles, 2 oz cheddar cut into cubes or slices, 10 to 12 scalloped crackers, and 1 sliced apple from the bag. The remaining salami and crackers make good snacks, and the cheddar totals about 3.5 oz used across Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
Recipes:
- My Favorite Salami and Cheese Platter Recipe
- Easy Salami and Cheese Board with Wine Pairings
- The Cheese Board Lunch Box

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (1 lb): $2.99
- New York Gala Apples, 3-lb bag (x1): $1.99
- French Green Beans, 1-lb pkg (x1): $2.89
- Emporium Selection Aged Reserved White Cheddar, 10 oz (x1): $2.69
- Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese Wedge, 8 oz (x1): $3.99
- Specially Selected Cocktail Salami Singles, 3.5 oz (x1): $2.99
- Specially Selected Scalloped Crackers, 6.5 oz (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Large flour tortilla
- Hamburger bun
- 1 medium potato
- Spaghetti (2 oz)
- Marinara sauce (1/2 cup)
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Cooking oil or cooking spray
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Ketchup