Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Chops with Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Two juicy pork chops are baked until golden and served with crispy, seasoned russet potato wedges. Mild and familiar, it is an easy dinner kids can help season.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of mixed pork chops (about 2 to 3 chops) and 3 medium russets cut into wedges. Bake the chops and wedges at 425F for 25 to 30 minutes. The rest of the russets 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 is browned in a skillet with diced russet potato and topped with melty shredded cheese. Toasted English muffins on the side make it fun for kids to scoop and build bites.
Sale items used: Bob Evans Pork Sausage, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Bays English Muffins (6 ct), Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Bob Evans sausage (assumed 12 oz, use about half and freeze the rest), 1 diced russet, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, and 4 English muffins (2 per person). Scramble 3 to 4 eggs from home into the skillet if you like.
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: Two chicken breasts are sliced thin and seared until golden, then served over a creamy, lightly sweet sweet potato mash. Kids enjoy the soft, buttery mash.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of boneless chicken breast (about 2 small breasts) and 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), mashed with butter and a splash of milk. Leftover sweet potatoes can be baked as a snack.
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: A small pork loin roast is sliced and served with soft cinnamon-baked Jonagold apples. Warm garlic bread rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Jonagold Apples (5 lb), Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread
Prep time: 70 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 1.5 lb pork loin piece and use 2 apples, sliced, for roasting alongside. Roast at 400F for 40 to 45 minutes. Total time is over an hour, so season the pork and slice the apples in the morning and refrigerate. Bake half the garlic bread loaf and save the rest. Leftover pork makes great sandwiches.
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: Tender sirloin cubes are grilled or pan-seared until browned and juicy, served with a creamy cheesy potato bake. Simple salt and pepper seasoning keeps it kid-friendly.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef, Russet Potatoes (10 lb), Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of top sirloin steak, cut into bite-size cubes, and 3 medium russets, sliced or cubed and baked with 1 cup shredded cheese and a little milk and butter. Bake the potatoes at 400F for 30 minutes, then cook the steak bites for 5 to 6 minutes.
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 (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Russet Potatoes 10 lb (x1 bag): $3.99
- Bob Evans Pork Sausage (x1 package): $3.99
- Bays English Muffins 6 ct (x1 pack): $2.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x3 bags, 3 for $5.00): $5.00
- Boneless Chicken Breast (1 lb): $2.99
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes 5 lb (x1 bag): $3.99
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Jonagold Apples 5 lb (x1 bag): $3.99
- Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread (x1): $2.99
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (1 lb): $8.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Milk
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Garlic powder and paprika (mild)
- Brown sugar