Food Lion Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

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

Vegetables on sale:
- Fresh Cherries: $4.99/lb
- Whole Seedless Watermelons: $5.49 each
- 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
- Nature's Promise Organic Nectarines: PRICED LOW
- Red Plums: PRICED LOW
- Yellow or White Nectarines: 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
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad (3.5-4 oz.): PRICED LOW
- Fresh Corn on the Cob: PRICED LOW
- Lemons (2 lb. Bag): 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: Juicy ground beef patties seasoned simply with salt and pepper, topped with melty American cheese on soft white bread buns - a summer cookout classic kids absolutely love. Serve alongside sweet fresh corn on the cob for a full backyard-style dinner that feels like a celebration even on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties (73% Lean), Food Lion Deluxe American Singles, Fresh Corn on the Cob, Heinz Squeeze Ketchup
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 patties per person (use 1 pack of Ground Beef Patties), 1 ear of corn per person, 1 slice of American cheese per burger
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 roasted together on one sheet pan until golden and tender - simple, hearty, and packed with smoky flavor kids go crazy for. Everything cooks together with minimal cleanup, making this a perfect easy weeknight win.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Russet Potatoes (3 lb. Bag), Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use half a pack of smoked sausage (about 6 oz. per person), 2 medium russet potatoes total, 1 small broccoli crown cut into florets for both servings
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 tucked into soft flour tortillas and loaded with shredded American cheese and a squeeze of ketchup or kid-approved toppings - taco night is always a crowd pleaser for little ones. On the side, fresh broccoli florets served with a simple dipping sauce keep things fun and colorful.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (73% Lean), La Banderita Flour Tortillas, Food Lion Deluxe American Singles, Broccoli Crowns, Heinz Squeeze Ketchup
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of ground beef (split between 2 people, about 4-5 oz. per person), 3 small tortillas per person, 1-2 slices of American cheese melted per serving, broccoli florets from 1 small crown shared between both
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe
- Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
- The Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe My Kids Can't Get Enough Of

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Baked Potatoes and Strawberries
Description: Nature's Promise Chicken Tenderloins baked until golden and tender - a familiar favorite that kids love without any fuss - served alongside fluffy baked russet potatoes with butter. Fresh strawberries on the side add a sweet, bright finish that doubles as a natural dessert kids always enjoy.
Sale items used: Nature's Promise Chicken Tenderloins, Russet Potatoes (3 lb. Bag), Strawberries (1 lb. Container), Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spread
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 3-4 tenderloins per person (roughly 6 oz. each), 1 medium baked potato per person, a generous handful of strawberries each from the 1 lb. container
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: Ball Park Meat Franks grilled or pan-cooked and nestled in soft white bread buns with ketchup and mustard - the ultimate kid-friendly Friday night dinner that never disappoints. Bush's Best Baked Beans on the side and big slices of cold watermelon round out this backyard summer feast perfectly.
Sale items used: Ball Park Meat Franks, Wonder Classic White Round Top Bread, Bush's Best Baked Beans, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Heinz Squeeze Ketchup
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 hot dogs per person from 1 pack of Ball Park Franks, half a can of baked beans each, 2 generous wedges of watermelon per person (remaining watermelon stores great in the fridge for snacking)
Recipes:
- Franks and Beans
- Baked Beans and Wieners
- Hot Dogs and Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef Patties (73% Lean) - 1 pack: $2.50
- Ground Beef (73% Lean) - 1 pack: $2.50
- Ball Park Meat Franks - 1 pack (2/$5 deal, buy 2 packs with ground beef): $2.50
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage - 1 pack: $3.50 (est.)
- Nature's Promise Chicken Tenderloins - 1 pack: $4.00 (est.)
- Fresh Corn on the Cob - 2 ears: $1.50 (est.)
- Russet Potatoes (3 lb. Bag): $2.99 (est.)
- Broccoli Crowns - 1 small crown: $1.50 (est.)
- Strawberries (1 lb. Container): $2.99 (est.)
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $5.49
- Food Lion Deluxe American Singles: $3.00 (est.)
- La Banderita Flour Tortillas: $2.50 (est.)
- Bush's Best Baked Beans - 1 can: $2.00 (est.)
- Wonder Classic White Round Top Bread: $2.50 (est.)
- Heinz Squeeze Ketchup: $2.99 (est.)
- Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spread: $2.00 (est.)

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and pepper (for seasoning burgers and chicken)
- Garlic powder (for sheet pan potatoes)
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for roasting and baking)
- Taco seasoning packet (for ground beef tacos)
- Mustard (for hot dogs)
- Aluminum foil (for baked potatoes and sheet pan)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review the "Buy on sale" items in the shopping list above and calculate the total cost. Output only this single line:

Total: $45.96 for 2 people | $22.98 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.