Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Wings with Potato Wedges and Salad
Description: A kid-sized plate of crunchy baked wings tossed in a mild seasoning, served with golden potato wedges. A small bowl of crisp salad with a little ranch or favorite dressing keeps it fresh and familiar.
Sale items used: Covington Farms Chicken Wings, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., American or Italian Salad
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 5 to 6 wings) and 1 medium russet potato cut into wedges. Toss the wings with a pinch of baking powder, salt, and garlic powder, then bake at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once. Roast the wedges on the same pan for the last 30 minutes. Serve with about 1 cup of salad from the bag and save the rest for Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Glazed Chicken Wings with Herb Potato Wedges & Veggie Salad
- Oven-Fried Chicken with Roasted Potato Wedges
- Crispy chicken wings with potato wedges

Tuesday
Meal: Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet with Tomatoes
Description: Browned ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and melty cheese come together in one cozy skillet that tastes like a cheeseburger. Fresh diced tomato on the side adds a bright, juicy bite.
Sale items used: Ground Round 85% Lean, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/3 lb ground round, 1/2 cup dry elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and a squirt of ketchup and mustard. Brown the beef, add 3/4 cup water and the ketchup, then simmer the macaroni in it for about 10 minutes until tender. Stir in the cheese at the end. Serve with 1/2 of a medium beefsteak tomato (about 0.4 lb), sliced or diced, from the 1 lb purchased.
Recipes:
- Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinner
- Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni
- Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese

Wednesday
Meal: Simmered Franks and Pork and Beans with Cornbread Muffins and Salad
Description: Sliced franks simmer in sweet, saucy pork and beans for a quick bowl kids love. A warm cornbread muffin and a small side salad round it out.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners, Van Camp's Pork and Beans, Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk., American or Italian Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 franks from the pack, cut into coins, and 1 can (about 15 oz) of pork and beans. Simmer together for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with 2 cornbread muffins from the 6 pack, warmed, and the remaining salad from Monday's bag. Freeze the extra muffins and franks for later.
Recipes:
- Franks and Cornbread
- Beans and Franks or Beanie Weenie
- Cornbread and Frank Bean Bake

Thursday
Meal: Breakfast-for-Dinner Pancakes with Cheesy Scrambled Eggs and Bacon
Description: Fluffy pancakes with a drizzle of syrup sit next to soft cheesy scrambled eggs and crispy bacon strips. It is a fun, familiar breakfast-style dinner that is quick to make.
Sale items used: Food Club Pancake Mix, That's Smart Large Eggs, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Mix 1/2 cup pancake mix with water or milk per the box and cook 2 to 3 pancakes (about 4 inches each) with a little butter. Scramble 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Microwave or pan-warm 3 slices of fully cooked bacon. Serve with maple syrup from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Pancake breakfast
- Bacon-Egg-And-Cheese-Stuffed Pancakes
- Fluffy Pancakes with Scrambled Eggs & Bacon

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Steak Bites with Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Tomato Slices
Description: Tender bite-sized pieces of New York strip are seared until browned and juicy, then served over creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. Fresh tomato slices on the side add a mild, juicy contrast.
Sale items used: USDA Select New York Strip Steak, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Food Club Butter, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb New York strip steak cut into 3/4 inch cubes, seared 2 to 3 minutes per side in a hot pan with 1 teaspoon butter, salt, and a little pepper. Peel and boil 1 large russet potato (or 2 small ones) for 15 to 20 minutes, then mash with 1 tablespoon butter and a splash of milk. Serve with the remaining half tomato (about 0.4 lb), sliced.
Recipes:
- Steak Bites with Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mashed Potatoes
- Steak Bites with Mashed Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (x1 bag): $3.99
- American or Italian Salad (x2 packs): $5.00
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh 85% Lean (0.33 lb): $2.31
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1 lb): $1.69
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.79
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (x1 pack): $2.99
- Van Camp's Pork and Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk. (x1 pack): $5.49
- Food Club Pancake Mix (x1 box): $2.29
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen (x1 dozen): $1.69
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon (x1 pack): $5.99
- USDA Select New York Strip Steak (0.4 lb): $3.20
- Food Club Butter (x1 pack): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Elbow macaroni
- Ketchup and mustard
- Maple syrup
- Milk
- Baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Cooking oil or cooking spray
- Salad dressing (such as ranch)