Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Wings with Potato Wedges and Salad
Description: Crispy baked wings are tossed in a mild salt, pepper and garlic coating that is easy for kids to love. They are served with golden potato wedges and a simple bagged salad.
Sale items used: Covington Farms Chicken Wings, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., American or Italian Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of wings (about 8 to 10 pieces, 3/4 lb per person) and 2 medium russets (about 1 lb) cut into wedges. Use half of one salad bag, and save the rest for Wednesday. Toss the wings with 1 tsp baking powder, salt and garlic powder for extra crispness. Bake wings and wedges together at 425 F for about 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once. Total time is about 1 hour. Cut the wedges while the oven preheats to keep things moving.
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 pan for a cheeseburger-style dinner. Fresh diced tomatoes on top add a bit of color and freshness.
Sale items used: Ground Round 85% Lean, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/2 lb ground round (assumed total weight 0.5 lb), 1 cup dry elbow macaroni, 1 cup water or milk plus 1/2 cup broth or water, 1 tbsp ketchup and 1/2 cup shredded cheese (about 1/3 of the bag). Dice 1 medium beefsteak tomato (about 1/2 lb) for topping, and let kids sprinkle it on. Brown the beef, add the liquid and macaroni, and simmer covered about 12 minutes. Stir in the ketchup and cheese at the end.
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 an easy, familiar bowl. It is served with warm cornbread muffins and the rest of the salad.
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 4 franks from the pack (about 1/2 lb total, 2 per person), sliced into coins, and 1 can (about 15 oz) of pork and beans. Simmer together on low for about 10 minutes. Serve 2 muffins per person (4 of the 6), warmed in the oven for 5 minutes. Save the other 2 muffins for a snack. Use the remaining half bag of salad.
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 are served with soft scrambled eggs melted with shredded cheese and crisp bacon strips. It is a fun, quick dinner kids can help make.
Sale items used: Food Club Pancake Mix, That's Smart Large Eggs, Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Make about 6 small pancakes (about 1 cup of mix, prepared per the box). Scramble 4 eggs with 1 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup shredded cheese (remaining from the bag). Heat 6 to 8 slices of fully cooked bacon in a skillet or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with syrup. Total time is about 20 minutes.
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: Bite-sized pieces of New York strip are seared in a hot pan until browned outside and juicy inside, with only salt and pepper for a mild flavor. They are served with creamy buttery mashed potatoes and fresh tomato slices.
Sale items used: USDA Select New York Strip Steak, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Food Club Butter, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 3/4 lb New York strip (assumed total weight 0.75 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes and seared 2 to 3 minutes per side in 1 tbsp oil. Use 3 medium russets (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and boiled about 15 minutes, then mashed with 2 tbsp butter and a splash of milk. Slice 1 medium beefsteak tomato (about 1/2 lb to 3/4 lb) for the side. Total time is about 30 minutes.
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 (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (x1 bag): $3.99
- American or Italian Salad (x1 pack of 2 bags): $5.00
- Ground Round 85% Lean (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (x1): $2.79
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.25 lbs): $2.11
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (x1): $2.99
- Van Camp's Pork and Beans (x1): $0.99
- Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk. (x1): $5.49
- Food Club Pancake Mix (x1): $2.29
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen (x1): $1.69
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon (x1): $5.99
- Food Club Butter (x1): $2.49
- USDA Select New York Strip Steak (0.75 lb): $5.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
- Baking powder
- Cooking oil
- Dry elbow macaroni
- Ketchup
- Milk
- Maple syrup
- Chicken or beef broth (or use water)