Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Wright Bacon (24 oz.): $5.00
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $3.99
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings: $7.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz.): $2.49
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $7.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms): $2.99
- Ground Chuck (80% lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.99
- Cooked Shrimp (41/50 ct.): $8.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets: $6.99
- Boneless Pork Chops (center cut): $3.99
- Certified Angus Beef Prime Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99
- Jimmy Dean Sausage (16 oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Beef Franks (14-15 oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz.): $2.49
- Hormel Black Label Bacon (12 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Beef Kielbasa (12 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79

Note: All meat and seafood items above are excluded from this vegetarian meal plan. They are listed here for transparency per the requested format.

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb.): $2.99
- Corn on the Cob (4 pk.): $2.99
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 oz.): Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz.): $2/$6.00
- Blackberries (6 oz.): $1.49
- Bananas: $0.59/lb.
- Strawberries or Blueberries (16 oz. or pint): 3/$10.00
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $3.99/lb.
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters: $0.79
- Cut Fresh In-Store Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Fruit Bowls: $5.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potato Bar with Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and Bush's Baked Beans
Description: Giant fluffy baked potatoes are the hearty centerpiece of this hands-on dinner where everyone builds their own loaded spud. Bush's baked beans provide plant-based protein while shredded cheese and sour cream add richness and comfort.
Sale items used: Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb.) at $2.99, Bush's Baked Beans (28 oz.) at $2.49, Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.) at $3.49, Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.) at $1.99, Crav'n Flavor Salsa (15-16 oz.) at $0.99
Prep time: 65 minutes (15 minutes active, 50 minutes baking)
Serving note: Use 4 large baking potatoes (one per person), one full can of baked beans divided into 4 portions (about 1/2 cup each), top each potato with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 tablespoons salsa
Recipes:
- Baked Potato Bar
- Baked Potato Bar Ideas
- Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe with Creamy Corn & Baked Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Creamy Corn and Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Coleslaw
Description: Grilled flour quesadillas are stuffed with roasted corn cut fresh from the cob and melted American cheese for a satisfying weeknight dinner with smoky-sweet flavor. The Buy 1 Get 1 Free coleslaw dressed with a simple sour cream base adds a cool, crunchy contrast right on the side.
Sale items used: Corn on the Cob (4 pk.) at $2.99, Food Club American Singles (16 ct.) at $1.69, Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 oz.) BOGO Free (buy 1 get 1 free, use 1 bag at ~$2.50 effective price), Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.) at $1.99, Food Club Cream Cheese (8 oz.) at $1.69, Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (8 ct.) at $0.99 (used as a pull-apart bread side)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Make 8 quesadillas total (2 per person) using store-bought large flour tortillas from pantry or substitute with Pillsbury biscuits baked as pull-apart rolls on the side; cut 4 ears of corn and divide kernels evenly among quesadillas; dress coleslaw with 1/2 cup sour cream, salt, and a splash of vinegar from pantry; serve 2 quesadilla halves and a generous scoop of slaw per person
Recipes:
- Southwest Veggie Quesadillas
- The Best Vegetable Quesadillas
- Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Wednesday
Meal: Herb Roasted Specialty Potatoes with Fried Eggs and Cracker Cut Cheese Board
Description: Crispy oven-roasted specialty potatoes seasoned with garlic and herbs become a hearty dinner "hash" topped with perfectly fried eggs for satisfying protein. A simple spread of cracker cut cheese and in-store tortilla chips on the side turns this into a relaxed, cafe-style weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz.) at $2/$6.00 (buy 2 bags for $6.00), Food Club Cracker Cut Cheese (10 oz.) at $3.99, Crisco Oil (40 oz.) at $4.49, In-Store Made Tortilla Chips at $2.49, Food Club Butter (16 oz.) at $3.49
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bags of specialty potatoes (48 oz. total) cut into bite-size pieces and roasted at 425 degrees with 2 tablespoons Crisco oil; fry 8 eggs total (2 per person) in butter; portion potatoes into 4 bowls, top each with 2 eggs and 2-3 slices of cracker cut cheese; serve tortilla chips on the side for the cheese board element
Recipes:
- Herb Roasted Potatoes: Crispy, Golden, and Packed with Flavor
- Fried Potatoes and Eggs
- Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables with Fried Eggs

Thursday
Meal: Bush's Baked Bean and Cheese Stuffed Biscuits with Corn on the Cob
Description: Pillsbury Grands biscuits are split, filled with smoky Bush's baked beans and melted shredded cheese, then baked until golden for a fun, handheld protein-packed dinner. Fresh corn on the cob boiled in salted butter water rounds out the meal with a sweet summer side.
Sale items used: Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (8 ct.) at $0.99, Bush's Baked Beans (28 oz.) at $2.49, Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.) at $3.49, Corn on the Cob (4 pk.) at $2.99, Food Club Butter (16 oz.) at $3.49, Crav'n Flavor Salsa (15-16 oz.) at $0.99
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use all 8 biscuits (2 per person), partially bake for 8 minutes then split and stuff each with 2-3 tablespoons baked beans and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese, return to oven for 5 more minutes; boil 4 ears of corn and serve each person 1 ear with a pat of butter; serve with salsa as a dipping sauce for the stuffed biscuits
Recipes:
- Baked Beans & Corn Grilled Cheese
- Apricot Baked Beans with Cornmeal-Sage Biscuits
- Biscuits and Beans Recipe

Friday
Meal: Fresh Corn, Black Bean, and Cheese Frittata with Strawberry-Blueberry Dessert
Description: A golden baked frittata loaded with sweet summer corn, creamy cheese, and black beans (pantry staple) makes a hearty and elegant end-of-week vegetarian dinner that comes together entirely in one oven-safe skillet. Finish the meal on a festive note with a simple dessert of fresh strawberries and blueberries drizzled with Hershey's chocolate syrup and a dollop of whipped topping.
Sale items used: Corn on the Cob (4 pk.) at $2.99 (use remaining 4 ears or supplement with prior purchase), Food Club Cream Cheese (8 oz.) at $1.69, Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.) at $3.49, Food Club Butter (16 oz.) at $3.49, Strawberries or Blueberries (16 oz. or pint) at 3/$10.00 (buy 2 pints for ~$6.67), Hershey's Syrup (22-24 oz.) or Food Club Whipped Topping (13 oz.) at $3.99
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Whisk 8 eggs (2 per person, pantry item) with 1/4 cup cream cheese and pour over sauteed corn kernels cut from 3 ears of corn in an oven-safe skillet; top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until set; slice into 4 wedges; serve dessert in 4 bowls with 1/2 cup each of strawberries and blueberries drizzled with 1 tablespoon Hershey's syrup and a spoonful of whipped topping
Recipes:
- Southwest Frittata with Black Beans
- Black Bean & White Cheddar Frittata Recipe
- Vegan Blueberry Crumble

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb.): $2.99
- Bush's Baked Beans x2 cans (28 oz. each): $4.98
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.) x2 bags: $6.98
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.99
- Crav'n Flavor Salsa (15-16 oz.): $0.99
- Corn on the Cob (4 pk.) x2 packs (8 ears total across the week): $5.98
- Food Club American Singles (16 ct., 12 oz.): $1.69
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 oz.) BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free: $2.50 effective
- Food Club Cream Cheese (8 oz.): $1.69
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (8 ct.) x2 cans: $1.98
- Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz.) x2 bags: $6.00
- Food Club Cracker Cut Cheese (10 oz.): $3.99
- Crisco Oil (40 oz.): $4.49
- In-Store Made Tortilla Chips: $2.49
- Food Club Butter (16 oz.): $3.49
- Strawberries (16 oz. pint): $3.34 (1 pint from 3/$10 deal)
- Blueberries (pint): $3.34 (1 pint from 3/$10 deal)
- Hershey's Syrup (22-24 oz.) or Whipped Topping: $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (1 dozen minimum - needed for frittata and fried egg dinner)
- Black beans, canned (1 can for Friday frittata)
- Garlic (fresh or powder for roasted potatoes)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning
- White vinegar or apple cider vinegar (for coleslaw dressing)
- Large flour tortillas (for Tuesday quesadillas if not substituting with biscuits)
- Olive oil or cooking spray (supplemental to Crisco)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review the "Buy on sale" items in the shopping list above and calculate the total cost.

Total: $61.90 for 4 people | $15.48 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. BOGO and multi-buy deal pricing is estimated at effective per-unit cost. Pantry staple costs are not included in the total above. Check your local Food City store for actual pricing and availability before shopping.