Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Wright Bacon (24 Oz.): $3.00
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 Ct.): $3.00
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings: $7.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage Links (12-14 Oz.): $2.49
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $7.99
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean: $5.99
- Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders: $2.99
- 2-Pack Salmon Fillets (6 Oz. Each): $14.99
- Cooked Shrimp (41/50 Ct.): $7.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets: $6.99
- Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut: $3.99
- Jimmy Dean Sausage (16 Oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Beef Franks (14-15 Oz.): $3.99
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 Oz.): $1.79
- Hormel Black Label Bacon (12 Oz.): $4.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks (15 Oz.): $3.99
- Hillshire Farm Beef Kielbasa (12 Oz.): $4.99
- Deli Classics Turkey: $9.99
- Gourmet Chicken Salad: $8.99
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin Food City Fresh: $1.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket and Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 Lb.): $3.99
- Corn on the Cob (4 Pk.): $2.99
- Specialty Potatoes (Basket and Bushel, 24 Oz.): $2 for $6.00
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 Oz.): Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Vegetable Kabobs: $6.99
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: $1.79

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Backyard Burgers with Corn on the Cob
Description: Juicy homemade beef patties loaded with melty American cheese on toasted buns - a classic kid favorite that never gets old. Served alongside buttery sweet corn, this is a fun and familiar cookout-style dinner the whole family will love.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% Lean ($5.99), Food Club American Singles ($1.69), Food City Buns Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($0.00 second pack), Corn on the Cob 4 Pk. ($2.99), Food Club Ketchup Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Food Club Mustard Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground chuck to make 4 patties (about 6 oz each), 4 buns, 4 ears of corn (1 per person), and 2-3 cheese slices per burger
Recipes:
- Cheesy BBQ'd Corn-on-the-Cob Recipe
- Summer Corn Burgers with Pepper Jack & Lime Mayo
- Grilled Cheesy Corn on the Cob

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Skillet Mac and Sausage
Description: Creamy deluxe macaroni and cheese gets a fun upgrade with sliced smoked sausage stirred right in - kids go absolutely wild for this one. It is a quick stovetop dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes and feels like a special treat even on a busy weeknight.
Sale items used: Food Club Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese ($0.69 x2), Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage 14 Oz. ($1.79), Kraft Shredded Cheese ($1.99), Food Club Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 2 boxes of mac and cheese, slice the full 14 oz sausage link into coins and stir in, top with a generous handful of shredded cheese, serves 4 with good portions
Recipes:
- Cheesy Sausage and Macaroni Skillet
- One-Pot Sausage Mac and Cheese
- One-Pan Sausage & Pepper Mac & Cheese

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Tender Biscuit Dippers
Description: Golden Sanderson Farms chicken tenders baked until crispy and served alongside fluffy Pillsbury Grands biscuits for dipping in ketchup or mustard - kids love eating with their hands. This is a fun interactive dinner that feels like a restaurant-style meal right at home.
Sale items used: Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders ($2.99), Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 8 Ct. ($0.99), Food Club Ketchup Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Food Club Mustard Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Food Club Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full package of chicken tenders split among 4 people (roughly 3-4 tenders per child), bake 8 biscuits total (2 per person), set out small dipping bowls of ketchup and mustard
Recipes:
- Crispy Chicken Dippers
- Buttermilk Chicken Biscuits
- Cheesy Crunchy Chicken Dippers

Thursday
Meal: Hot Dog Bar Night with Baked Potato
Description: A classic kid-pleasing hot dog bar with Ball Park Beef Franks lets every child build their own dog just the way they like it, which makes dinner feel like a party. Paired with easy baked Jumbo potatoes loaded with butter, shredded cheese, and sour cream, this is an effortless and satisfying weeknight win.
Sale items used: Ball Park Beef Franks ($3.99), Food City Buns Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Basket and Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes 8 Lb. ($3.99), Kraft Shredded Cheese ($1.99), Food Club Sour Cream ($1.99), Food Club Butter ($3.49), Food Club Ketchup Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Food Club Mustard Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Prep time: 60 minutes (mostly hands-off potato baking time)
Serving note: 2 hot dogs per person (8 total from one pack), 1 large baked potato per person, set out toppings in small bowls so kids can customize their own plates
Recipes:
- Baked Potato Dog
- Oven Baked Hot Dogs and Potatoes
- Hot Dog Baked Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner with Crescents
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage links roasted on a sheet pan with colorful vegetable kabob pieces creates a fun and colorful Friday dinner kids will enjoy picking at. Buttery golden Pillsbury crescent rolls baked fresh alongside make it feel like a special end-of-week celebration meal.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage Links ($2.49), Vegetable Kabobs ($6.99), Pillsbury Crescents ($0.99), Food Club Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Slice 1-2 packs of sausage links into rounds, pull apart 1 package of vegetable kabobs for the pieces, roast everything together on one sheet pan at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes, bake all 8 crescents (2 per person)
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables Recipe
- Sheet Pan Sausage And Veggies

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean (about 1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Food Club American Singles (16 Ct.): $1.69
- Food City Buns Buy 1 Get 1 Free (2 packs): $1.99 (pay for 1)
- Corn on the Cob 4 Pk.: $2.99
- Food Club Ketchup 32 Oz. Buy 1 Get 1 Free: $2.49 (estimated pay for 1)
- Food Club Mustard 8 Oz. Buy 1 Get 1 Free: $0.99 (estimated pay for 1)
- Food Club Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese x2: $1.38
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage 14 Oz.: $1.79
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 Oz. x2: $3.98
- Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders: $2.99
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 8 Ct.: $0.99
- Pillsbury Crescents 8 Ct.: $0.99
- Ball Park Beef Franks 14-15 Oz.: $3.99
- Basket and Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes 8 Lb.: $3.99
- Food Club Sour Cream 16 Oz.: $1.99
- Food Club Butter 16 Oz.: $3.49
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage Links 12-14 Oz.: $2.49
- Vegetable Kabobs: $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking spray or oil for sheet pan and baking
- Salt and pepper for seasoning burgers and potatoes
- Garlic powder (optional light seasoning for chicken tenders)
- Aluminum foil for baking potatoes and sheet pan cleanup
- Paper plates and napkins if doing hot dog bar night

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of all "Buy on sale" items listed above:
$5.99 + $1.69 + $1.99 + $2.99 + $2.49 + $0.99 + $1.38 + $1.79 + $3.98 + $2.99 + $0.99 + $0.99 + $3.99 + $3.99 + $1.99 + $3.49 + $2.49 + $6.99 = $52.19

Total: $52.19 for 4 people | $13.05 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the Food City sales flyer for the week of June 24 - June 30, 2026 and may vary by location. Buy 1 Get 1 Free prices are estimated based on single-unit pricing. Check your local Food City store for actual pricing and availability before shopping.