Food Lion Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Raw Shrimp: 2/$5 ($2.50 each)
- Ground Beef (73% Lean): 2/$5 ($2.50 each)
- Ball Park Meat Franks: 2/$5 ($2.50 each)
- Whole Chicken: 2/$6 ($3.00 each)
- Boston Butt Drumsticks: 2/$6 ($3.00 each)
- Salmon Fillets: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Phillips Crab Cakes: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Whiting Fillets: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Catfish Fillets: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Cooked Shrimp: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Chicken Wingettes: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage: NEW ITEM (sale price)
- Pork Chops (Boneless, Center Cut): REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Ground Beef Patties (73% Lean): REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Marc Angelo Fresh Dinner Sausage: NEW ITEM (sale price)
- Nature's Promise Chicken Tenderloins: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Patties or Links: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: REST OF WEEK (sale price)

Vegetables on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelons: $5.49 each
- Fresh Cherries: $4.99/lb
- Iceberg Lettuce: PRICED LOW
- Russet Potatoes (3 lb. Bag): PRICED LOW
- Russet Potatoes (5 lb. Bag): PRICED LOW
- Eastern Peaches (2 lb. Bag): PRICED LOW
- Blueberries (Pint): PRICED LOW
- Strawberries (1 lb. Container): PRICED LOW
- Broccoli Crowns: PRICED LOW
- European Cucumbers (16 oz.): PRICED LOW
- Red, Orange or Yellow Peppers: PRICED LOW
- Fresh Corn on the Cob: PRICED LOW
- Asparagus: PRICED LOW
- Nature's Promise Potatoes (3 lb. Bag): PRICED LOW

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Classic Backyard Cheeseburgers with Corn on the Cob
Description: A juicy single-patty cheeseburger made with seasoned ground beef and topped with a melted American cheese slice on a soft bun - the ultimate kid classic. Served alongside a buttery ear of fresh corn on the cob for a complete backyard-style summer meal.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties (73% Lean) - REST OF WEEK, Food Lion Deluxe American Singles - PRICED LOW, Fresh Corn on the Cob - PRICED LOW, Heinz Squeeze Ketchup - PRICED LOW, Wonder Classic White Round Top Bread (for bun)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 ground beef patty (about 1/4 lb.), 1 slice American cheese, 1 ear of corn with butter, ketchup and any desired toppings
Recipes:
- Ultimate 4th of July Classic Cheeseburgers for a Crowd
- Blue Cheese Burgers & Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Corn on The Cob

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Sliced smoked sausage and chunked russet potatoes are tossed with a little butter and seasoning, then roasted on a sheet pan until golden and tender. This is an easy, hands-off dinner with minimal cleanup that kids love for its savory and slightly smoky flavor.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage - REST OF WEEK (or Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage - NEW ITEM), Russet Potatoes (3 lb. Bag) - PRICED LOW, Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spread - PRICED LOW
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: About 3 oz. sliced smoked sausage, 1 medium russet potato cut into chunks, light butter or spread, salt and pepper to taste
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes - Meatloaf and Melodrama
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes - The Healthy Epicurean

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos with Fresh Broccoli Bites
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked up and loaded into soft flour tortillas with melted American cheese and a drizzle of ketchup for a kid-approved taco night. A small side of fresh broccoli crowns served with a dipping sauce adds a veggie boost kids will actually eat.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (73% Lean) - 2/$5, La Banderita Flour Tortillas - PRICED LOW, Food Lion Deluxe American Singles - PRICED LOW, Broccoli Crowns - PRICED LOW, Heinz Squeeze Ketchup - PRICED LOW, Hidden Valley Salad Dressing - PRICED LOW (for broccoli dip)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: About 1/4 lb. ground beef, 2 small flour tortillas, 1 slice American cheese, small handful of broccoli florets with ranch dressing for dipping
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe
- Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli - Crisp Tastes
- Easy Ground Beef Tacos

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Baked Potatoes and Strawberries
Description: Tender, kid-friendly chicken tenderloins are seasoned simply and baked until golden and juicy - perfect for little hands to pick up and dip in ketchup or ranch. A fluffy baked russet potato with butter and a handful of fresh sweet strawberries round out this colorful and satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Nature's Promise Chicken Tenderloins - REST OF WEEK, Russet Potatoes (3 lb. Bag) - PRICED LOW, Strawberries (1 lb. Container) - PRICED LOW, Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spread - PRICED LOW, Hidden Valley Salad Dressing - PRICED LOW (for dipping)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: About 3 to 4 chicken tenderloins (roughly 5 oz.), 1 medium baked russet potato with butter, 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
Recipes:
- Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Tenders with Potatoes
- Baked Buttery Herb Chicken with Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

Friday
Meal: Hot Dogs with Baked Beans and Watermelon
Description: Two classic Ball Park meat franks are cooked up and served on soft white bread with ketchup and mustard for an easy, beloved Friday night kid meal. A scoop of warm Bush's baked beans and a cold slice of watermelon make this the perfect summer plate - fun, simple, and totally satisfying.
Sale items used: Ball Park Meat Franks - 2/$5, Bush's Best Baked Beans - PRICED LOW, Whole Seedless Watermelons - $5.49 each, Wonder Classic White Round Top Bread - PRICED LOW, Heinz Squeeze Ketchup - PRICED LOW
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 hot dogs, 2 slices white bread as buns, 1/2 cup baked beans, 1 to 2 slices watermelon
Recipes:
- Franks and Beans
- Baked Beans and Wieners
- Hot Dogs and Beans Casserole

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef Patties (73% Lean) - REST OF WEEK: $2.50 (using portion of 2/$5 pack, freeze the rest)
- Ground Beef (73% Lean) - 2/$5: $2.50 (1 pack, use 1/4 lb. for tacos, freeze the rest)
- Ball Park Meat Franks - 2/$5: $2.50 (1 pack, use 2 franks, save the rest)
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage - REST OF WEEK: $3.00 (estimated sale price, use portion)
- Nature's Promise Chicken Tenderloins - REST OF WEEK: $4.00 (estimated sale price, use 5 oz.)
- Bush's Best Baked Beans - PRICED LOW: $1.50 (1 small can)
- Whole Seedless Watermelon - $5.49: $5.49 (1 watermelon, enjoy all week)
- Strawberries (1 lb. Container) - PRICED LOW: $2.00 (1 container)
- Broccoli Crowns - PRICED LOW: $1.50 (1 small crown)
- Fresh Corn on the Cob - PRICED LOW: $0.50 (1 ear)
- Russet Potatoes (3 lb. Bag) - PRICED LOW: $2.50 (1 bag, use for Tuesday and Thursday)
- La Banderita Flour Tortillas - PRICED LOW: $1.50 (1 pack)
- Wonder Classic White Round Top Bread - PRICED LOW: $2.00 (1 loaf, used Monday and Friday)
- Food Lion Deluxe American Singles - PRICED LOW: $2.50 (1 pack, used Monday and Wednesday)
- Heinz Squeeze Ketchup - PRICED LOW: $2.00 (1 bottle)
- Hidden Valley Salad Dressing - PRICED LOW: $2.00 (1 bottle, used Wednesday and Thursday)
- Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spread - PRICED LOW: $2.00 (1 tub, used Tuesday and Thursday)

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and pepper (likely already on hand)
- Garlic powder or onion powder for seasoning (basic pantry)
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray for the skillet and sheet pan
- Mustard for Friday hot dogs (if not already on hand)
- Taco seasoning packet (optional, for Wednesday ground beef)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $37.49 for 1 person | $37.49 per person

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.