Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Chops with Russet Potato Wedges
Description: One juicy baked pork chop served with crispy golden potato wedges that are fun to eat with your hands. Simple seasoning keeps the flavors mild and familiar.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pork chop (assumed about 0.6 lb total) and 1 large russet potato cut into wedges. Bake both at 425 F for about 25-30 minutes, flipping once. The remaining potatoes are used on Friday.
Recipes:
- Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops
- Oven pork chops with roasted potato wedges
- Baked Pork Chops and Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Sausage and Cheese Breakfast-for-Dinner Skillet with English Muffins
Description: Crumbled mild sausage and a handful of melty cheese are warmed together in a skillet for a cozy breakfast-style dinner. Toasted English muffin halves are perfect for scooping or making mini sandwiches.
Sale items used: Bob Evans Pork Sausage, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Bays English Muffins (6 ct)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/4 of the sausage roll (about 4 oz) and 1/4 cup shredded cheese, with 2 English muffin halves (1 muffin). Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned, then top with cheese until melted. Freeze the leftover sausage and muffins for later.
Recipes:
- Old English Sausage Muffins
- Sausage and Egg English Muffins
- Planet's Best Sausage English Muffins

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato Mash
Description: A tender, lightly seasoned chicken breast is seared until golden and served with creamy, slightly sweet mashed sweet potato. It is a mild, comforting plate kids enjoy.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 small chicken breast (assumed 0.5 lb total) and 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz). Peel and cube the potato, boil about 15 minutes, then mash with a little butter. Sear the chicken about 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
Recipes:
- Pan-Fried Chicken Breast
- Chicken sauté with sweet potato mash
- Pan-Seared Chicken with Fluffy Sweet Potato Mash and Crispy Broccolini

Thursday
Meal: Roasted Pork Loin Slices with Apples and Garlic Bread
Description: Thin slices of roasted pork loin are served with sweet baked apple slices and a warm piece of garlic bread. The apples add a gentle sweetness that kids love.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Jonagold Apples (5 lb), Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Buy a small pork loin piece (assumed 1 lb total) and roast about 35-40 minutes at 400 F; slice about 5 oz for dinner and save the rest for sandwiches. Use 1 apple, sliced and roasted alongside for the last 20 minutes, and 2 slices of garlic bread from the loaf. To save time, roast the pork a day ahead and reheat slices.
Recipes:
- Roast Pork Loin with Apples
- Apple cider roasted pork loin
- Roasted Pork Loin Recipe

Friday
Meal: Grilled Top Sirloin Steak Bites with Cheesy Potatoes
Description: Bite-sized pieces of sirloin are grilled or pan-seared until browned and juicy, served next to soft potatoes baked with melty cheese. It is fun finger-food style eating with simple flavors.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef, Russet Potatoes (10 lb), Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb steak (assumed total weight) cut into 1-inch cubes, and 1 large russet potato, cubed and microwaved or boiled until tender. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheese and broil until bubbly. Sear the steak bites 2-3 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes Recipe
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
- Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Mixed Pork Chops (0.6 lb): $0.89
- Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bag (x1): $3.99
- Bob Evans Pork Sausage (x1): $3.99
- Bays English Muffins, 6 ct (x1): $2.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x1): $1.67
- Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes, 5 lb (x1): $3.99
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb): $1.49
- Jonagold Apples, 5 lb (x1): $3.99
- Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread (x1): $2.99
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (0.4 lb): $3.60

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika (mild)