Food Lion Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Hot Dogs: $4.49
- Fried Chicken Tenders: $3.99
- Ground Chuck: $5.99
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage: $4.49
- Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast: $8.99
- Fried Chicken: $7.99
- Beef Steak: $7.99
- Beef Steak Boneless: $8.79
- Boneless Strip Steak: $12.99
- Polish Sausage: $8.79
- Pepperidge Farm Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns: $3.49

Vegetables on sale:
- Watermelon: $3.99
- Golden Pineapple: $1.99
- Eastern Peaches: $1.29
- Asparagus: $2.49
- Portobello Mushrooms: $1.99
- Red Potatoes: $2.49
- Red Tomatoes: $1.49
- Yellow Squash: $2/$6 (2 for $6)
- Blueberries: $10.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chili Cheese Hot Dogs
Description: Hot dogs nestled in soft buns, smothered with savory chili and gooey melted cheddar cheese, then baked until everything is warm and bubbly. This is the ultimate kid-friendly weeknight dinner that feels like ballpark food right at home - kids can even help pile on the toppings!
Sale items used: Hot Dogs ($4.49), Pepperidge Farm Hot Dog Buns ($3.49), Cheese ($2/$4)
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 20-25 minutes baking)
Serving note: For 2 people, use 4 hot dogs and 4 buns; top with about 1 cup canned or simple homemade chili and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with sliced watermelon on the side.
Recipes:
- [Baked Chili Cheese Hot Dogs - The Recipe Critic]
- [Chili Cheese Dog - Joyous Apron]
- [Chili Cheese Dogs with Homemade Chili - A Cozy Kitchen]

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Flour Tortillas
Description: Juicy, well-seasoned ground chuck taco meat cooked in a skillet and served in warm flour tortillas with cheese, sour cream, and fresh tomato. Kids love building their own tacos at the table - it is a fun and interactive dinner that is always a hit!
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99), La Banderita Flour Tortillas ($2/$6), Cheese ($2/$4), Sour Cream ($2/$4), Red Tomatoes ($1.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: For 2 people, use 1/2 lb ground chuck and warm 4-6 flour tortillas; set out cheese, sour cream, and diced tomatoes as toppings. Scale taco seasoning (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt) to half a standard packet.
Recipes:
- [Ground Beef Tacos - Natasha's Kitchen]
- [Easy Ground Beef Tacos - Feel Good Foodie]
- [Easy Ground Beef Tacos - Inspired Taste]

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Tenders with Ketchup Dipping Sauce
Description: Golden, crunchy homemade chicken tenders made from fresh sliced chicken breast, breaded and pan-fried to crispy perfection with a juicy inside. This is the meal kids go absolutely crazy for - serve alongside sliced peaches and let them dip away with Heinz ketchup!
Sale items used: Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast ($8.99), Heinz Ketchup ($3.99), Eastern Peaches ($1.29)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: For 2 people, use about 3/4 lb chicken breast, cut into tender-sized strips; use 1 egg, 1/2 cup flour, and 1 cup panko or breadcrumbs for breading. Serve with ketchup for dipping and fresh sliced peaches on the side.
Recipes:
- [Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe - Lil' Luna]
- [Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders - Once Upon a Chef]
- [Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe - Tastes of Lizzy T]

Thursday
Meal: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage and Red Potato Skillet
Description: Sliced smoked sausage browned alongside chunks of tender red potatoes in a single skillet for a hearty, satisfying one-pan dinner. The smoky sausage flavor soaks right into the crispy potatoes and kids love the simple, familiar taste - serve with ketchup on the side!
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage ($4.49), Red Potatoes ($2.49), Butter ($2/$5), Heinz Ketchup ($3.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: For 2 people, use half the package of smoked sausage (about 6-7 oz) sliced into coins and about 1 lb red potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes; cook everything in one large skillet with a little butter or oil.
Recipes:
- [Smoked Sausage and Potatoes - Little Chef Within]
- [Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes - Yellow Bliss Road]
- [Sausage and Potatoes Skillet - Chelsea's Messy Apron]

Friday
Meal: Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas with Flour Tortillas
Description: Seasoned fresh chicken breast and melted cheese tucked inside crispy golden flour tortillas, cut into wedges kids can easily pick up and dip. Friday night feels like a fiesta with this quick, crowd-pleasing dinner the whole family will love - serve with sour cream for dipping!
Sale items used: Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast ($8.99), La Banderita Flour Tortillas ($2/$6), Cheese ($2/$4), Sour Cream ($2/$4)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: For 2 people, use about 1/2 lb chicken breast diced or sliced, season simply with a pinch of garlic powder and salt; use 4 medium flour tortillas and about 1 cup shredded cheese total (split between quesadillas). Serve with sour cream and sliced peaches.
Recipes:
- [Chicken Fajita Quesadillas - Food Network]
- [Easy Chicken Quesadillas - In the Kids' Kitchen]
- [Quick and Easy Chicken Quesadillas - Kids Activity Zone]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale this week at Food Lion:
- Hot Dogs (1 pack) - $4.49
- Pepperidge Farm Hot Dog Buns (1 pack) - $3.49
- Ground Chuck (1 lb) - $5.99
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage (1 pack) - $4.49
- Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast (used across 2 meals, buy 1.5 lbs total) - $8.99
- La Banderita Flour Tortillas (1 pack) - $2/$6 deal (buy 1 pack minimum)
- Cheese - shredded cheddar (2 packs at $2/$4 deal) - $4.00
- Sour Cream (2 containers at $2/$4 deal) - $4.00
- Butter (1 container at $2/$5 deal) - $2.50
- Red Potatoes (1 bag) - $2.49
- Red Tomatoes (1-2 tomatoes) - $1.49
- Eastern Peaches (2-3 peaches for sides) - $1.29
- Watermelon (for Monday side) - $3.99
- Heinz Ketchup - $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Canned chili (1 can, 15 oz, for Monday chili dogs)
- Taco seasoning (1 packet or use cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano from pantry)
- All-purpose flour (for chicken tender breading, about 1/2 cup)
- Eggs (2-3 for chicken tender breading)
- Panko or plain breadcrumbs (about 1 cup)
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying chicken tenders and skillet cooking)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Food Lion store for actual pricing.