Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Wright Bacon (24 oz.): $5.00
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $3.99
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings: $7.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz.): $2.49
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $7.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Ground Chuck (80% lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (41/50 ct.): $8.99/lb
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Chops (center cut): $3.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Prime Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb
- Jimmy Dean Sausage (16 oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Beef Franks (14-15 oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz.): $2.49
- Hormel Black Label Bacon (12 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Beef Kielbasa (12 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb.): $2.99
- Corn on the Cob (4 pk.): $2.99
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 oz.): Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz.): $2/$6.00
- Bananas: $0.59/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Backyard Burgers with Corn on the Cob
Description: A juicy homemade beef patty made from ground chuck gets topped with a melted American cheese slice and served on a soft bun with ketchup and mustard - just the way kids love it. One fresh ear of corn on the cob buttered up on the side makes this a classic summer backyard meal perfect for one.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99/lb - buy approximately 1/3 lb.), Food Club American Singles ($1.69), Food City Buns - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Corn on the Cob 4 pk. ($2.99), Food Club Ketchup - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Food Club Mustard - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Food Club Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 burger patty (roughly 1/3 lb. beef), 1 bun, 1 slice American cheese, 1 ear of corn with butter
Recipes:
- Cheesy Backyard Burgers with Corn on the Cob
- Mexican Street Corn Burgers with Guacamole
- Summer Street Corn Burgers Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Baked Potatoes
Description: Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders get coated in a simple seasoned breading and baked until golden and crispy - no frying needed and totally kid approved. A fluffy baked potato loaded with butter, shredded cheese, and sour cream rounds out this easy and filling plate for one.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders Sanderson Farms ($2.99/lb - buy approximately 1/2 lb.), Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes ($2.99 for 8 lb. bag), Kraft Shredded Cheese ($3.49), Food Club Sour Cream ($1.99), Food Club Butter ($3.49), Food Club Ketchup - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (for dipping)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 3-4 chicken tenders (about 1/2 lb.), 1 large baking potato, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon butter
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
- Baked Buttery Herb Chicken and Potatoes
- Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Tenders with Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage and chunked potatoes get tossed together on one sheet pan and roasted until everything is golden and slightly crispy on the edges - kids love the smoky sausage flavor paired with soft roasted potato bites. This is a super easy one-pan cleanup meal that comes together fast on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79, Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes ($2.99 for 8 lb. bag), Food Club Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: About 4-5 slices of smoked sausage (roughly 1/3 of the 14 oz. package), 1 medium-large baking potato cut into chunks, light drizzle of butter or oil
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes with Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Classic Homemade Hot Dogs with Baked Beans and Chips
Description: A classic Ball Park beef frank on a soft bun with ketchup and mustard is one of the most kid-beloved meals there is, and this version keeps it simple and delicious. A small serving of warm Bush's Baked Beans on the side along with a handful of crunchy potato chips makes it a complete and totally satisfying lunch or dinner for one.
Sale items used: Ball Park Beef Franks ($3.99 for 14-15 oz. pack), Food City Buns - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Bush's Baked Beans ($2.49), Crav'n Flavor Potato Chips ($1.99), Food Club Ketchup - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Food Club Mustard - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: 1-2 hot dogs, 1-2 buns, about 1/2 cup baked beans warmed up, 1 small handful of chips
Recipes:
- Franks and Beans
- Hot Dogs and Beans Casserole
- Classic Frank and Bean Casserole

Friday
Meal: Taco Night with Ground Beef and All the Toppings
Description: Seasoned ground chuck beef gets cooked up and spooned into soft or crunchy taco shells with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa for a taco night that kids absolutely love to assemble themselves. Keeping the toppings familiar and mild makes this a super fun and interactive Friday dinner scaled perfectly for one person.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99/lb - buy approximately 1/3 lb.), Kraft Shredded Cheese ($3.49), Food Club Sour Cream ($1.99), Crav'n Flavor Salsa ($0.99), Food Club American Singles ($1.69 - already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2-3 tacos using about 1/3 lb. ground beef, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 2 tablespoons salsa
Recipes:
- Classic Ground Beef Taco Recipe
- Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe
- Ground Beef Tacos

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Chuck (buy approx. 2/3 lb. total for Monday and Friday - covers both meals): $4.00 estimated
- Chicken Breast Tenders Sanderson Farms (approx. 1/2 lb.): $1.50 estimated
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79
- Ball Park Beef Franks (14-15 oz.): $3.99
- Corn on the Cob (4 pk.): $2.99
- Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb. bag): $2.99
- Food Club American Singles (16 ct., 12 oz.): $1.69
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.): $3.49
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.99
- Food Club Butter (16 oz.): $3.49
- Food City Buns (8 ct.) - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (pay for 1 pack): $1.50 estimated
- Food Club Ketchup (32 oz.) - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (pay for 1): $1.50 estimated
- Food Club Mustard (8 oz.) - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (pay for 1): $0.75 estimated
- Bush's Baked Beans (21.5-28 oz.): $2.49
- Crav'n Flavor Salsa (15-16 oz.): $0.99
- Crav'n Flavor Potato Chips (7.5-8.5 oz.): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Taco shells or small flour tortillas (not on sale - check store shelf)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Taco seasoning packet
- Cooking spray or a small amount of oil
- Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for chicken tender coating (or use Toasteds Party Pack on sale at $4.99 as a fun breading option)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of "Buy on sale" items: $4.00 + $1.50 + $1.79 + $3.99 + $2.99 + $2.99 + $1.69 + $3.49 + $1.99 + $3.49 + $1.50 + $1.50 + $0.75 + $2.49 + $0.99 + $1.99 = $37.13

Total: $37.13 for 1 person | $37.13 per person

DISCLAIMER

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