Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- 73% Lean Ground Beef: $4.99/lb.
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb.
- Hormel Pepperoni: $4.99
- Stachowski All Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Schweid & Sons Signature Blend Sliders: $4.72
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $3.49
- Fresh Dinner Sausage: $3.99/lb.
- Easy Street Chicken: $3.99/lb.
- Giant Ham Steak Slice: $2.79/lb.
- Perdue Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thins or Tenders: $5.99/lb.
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties: $5.00/lb.
- Roseda Farm Black Angus Burgers: $6.99
- MVP Beef Local Burgers: $6.99
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb.
- Porterhouse or T-Bone Steak: $4.29/lb.
- Snow Crab Clusters: $7.97/lb.
- Shrimp: $7.97/lb.
- Salmon Fillets: $8.99/lb.
- Beef Short Ribs: $8.99/lb.
- Blue Catfish Fillets: $8.99/lb.
- Mahi-mahi Fillets: $9.99/lb.
- Tyson Frozen Cooked Chicken: $3.99
- Hormel Square Table Entrees: $2.99
- Jack Daniels Entrees: $3.99
- Taste of Inspirations Chicken Kabobs: $3.99
- Phillips Crab or Lobster Cakes: $5.99
- Handy Seafood: $3.49
- Plain Whole Pork Butt Roast: $2.99/lb.
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken: $4.99/lb.
- Littleneck Clams: $5.99
- Large Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $8.99/lb.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn: $0.79/lb.
- Strawberries: $3.49/lb.
- Dole Salad Blends: $2.50
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99
- Golden Pineapple: $4.99
- Asparagus: $3.99/lb.
- Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb.
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.99/lb.
- Cabbage: $0.69/lb.
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $2.49/lb.
- Eggplant: $1.49/lb.
- Cucumbers or Green Peppers: $0.99
- Yellow or Green Squash: $0.99/lb.
- Nature's Promise Organic Carrots: $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Kale: $2.50
- Giant Green Beans: $2.50
- The Little Potato Co.: $2.50
- Shredded Lettuce: $2.00
- Giant Salad Bowls: $2.50
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad: $2.50
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Classic Cheeseburgers with Sweet Corn on the Cob
Description: A juicy ground beef patty is seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked to perfection, and topped with a slice of melty American cheese on a toasted bun. Sweet summer corn on the cob rounds out this classic kid-approved plate with buttery, naturally sweet flavor.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef ($4.99/lb.), Sweet Corn ($0.79/lb.), Land O Lakes American Cheese ($5.99/lb.), King's Hawaiian Hamburger Buns ($2.99), Heinz Ketchup ($2.99), Kraft Singles ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/4 lb. ground beef for 1 patty, 1 ear of corn (roughly 0.5 lb.), 1 slice of American cheese, and 1 hamburger bun. Buy the smallest ear of corn available loose to avoid waste.
Recipes:
- Classic Cheeseburger
- Cheesy BBQ'd Corn-on-the-Cob Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters with Green Beans and Little Potatoes
Description: A single chicken leg quarter is coated in sweet barbecue sauce and baked until tender, juicy, and caramelized - a total crowd-pleaser for kids who love saucy chicken. Steamed green beans and buttered little potatoes make this a simple, balanced, and colorful plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters ($0.79/lb.), Giant Green Beans ($2.50), The Little Potato Co. ($2.50), Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce ($2.99)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 chicken leg quarter (roughly 0.75 to 1 lb.). Use about 1/3 of the bag of green beans and 1/3 of the little potato bag for this meal, saving the rest for later in the week or other meals.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Sheet Pan BBQ Baked Chicken Potatoes and Green Beans
- Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Veggies

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake
Description: Cooked pasta is tossed with pizza sauce, mini pepperoni slices, and shredded mozzarella, then baked until bubbly and golden - it tastes just like pizza in pasta form and kids absolutely love it. This single-serving bake is simple, cheesy, and uses everyday pantry ingredients alongside great sale finds.
Sale items used: Hormel Pepperoni ($4.99), Kraft Shredded Cheese ($2.50), Valente Pasta ($1.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Cook approximately 2 oz. dry pasta for 1 person. Use about 15 to 20 pepperoni slices and a generous handful of shredded cheese. Pepperoni package and cheese bag will each have plenty left over for snacking or future meals.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
- Super Easy Pizza Pasta Bake
- Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

Thursday
Meal: Sloppy Joe Sliders with Mini Cucumber and Carrot Sticks
Description: Sweet and tangy sloppy joe meat made from seasoned ground beef and ketchup-based sauce is piled onto soft King's Hawaiian slider rolls for a fun, hands-on kid-friendly dinner. Crisp mini cucumber slices and carrot sticks on the side add crunch and freshness to balance the saucy sliders.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef ($4.99/lb.), Schweid & Sons Signature Blend Sliders ($4.72) - or King's Hawaiian Slider Rolls ($2.99), Giant Mini Cucumbers ($1.99), Nature's Promise Organic Carrots ($2.50), Heinz Ketchup ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/4 lb. ground beef for 2 sliders, which is plenty for 1 kid-sized serving. Serve with 3 to 4 cucumber rounds and a small handful of carrot sticks. King's Hawaiian slider rolls come in a pack - freeze extras or use them throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Kids Can Make Sloppy Joe Sliders
- Sloppy Joe Sliders
- Sloppy Joe Sliders

Friday
Meal: Hot Dog and Sausage Cookout Night with Corn and Watermelon
Description: A fun end-of-week cookout celebration featuring a classic beef hot dog in a soft bun with ketchup and mustard, plus a small link of smoked dinner sausage on the side for variety. Fresh sweet corn on the cob and a big slice of juicy watermelon make this feel like a real backyard summer party.
Sale items used: Ball Park Beef Franks ($3.49), Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage ($4.99), King's Hawaiian or Giant Hot Dog Rolls ($2.50), Sweet Corn ($0.79/lb.), Whole Seedless Watermelon ($3.99), Heinz Ketchup ($2.99), French's Classic Yellow Mustard ($2.50)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 hot dog and 1 smaller smoked sausage link for a fun sampler plate. Cook 1 ear of corn and cut a generous 2-inch wedge of watermelon. The watermelon, hot dog pack, and sausage pack will all have leftovers - great for snacking over the weekend.
Recipes:
- The Ultimate Summer Cookout Spread
- 25 Hot Dog Ideas To Try at Your Next Cookout
- 28 Hot Dog Recipes and Toppings Ideas for Your Next Cookout

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (approx. 0.5 lb. total for Monday and Thursday): $2.50
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (1 piece, approx. 1 lb.): $0.79
- Hormel Pepperoni (1 package - use partially): $4.99
- Ball Park Beef Franks (1 package - use 1 frank): $3.49
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage (1 package - use 1 link): $4.99
- King's Hawaiian Slider or Hamburger Buns (1 package): $2.99
- Giant Hot Dog Rolls (1 package): $2.50
- Sweet Corn (2 ears, approx. 1 lb.): $0.79
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 whole - shared over several days): $3.99
- Giant Mini Cucumbers (1 package): $1.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Carrots (1 bag): $2.50
- Giant Green Beans (1 bag): $2.50
- The Little Potato Co. (1 bag): $2.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 bag): $2.50
- Kraft Singles (1 package): $2.99
- Valente Pasta (1 box): $1.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (1 bottle): $2.99
- Heinz Original Ketchup (1 bottle): $2.99
- French's Classic Yellow Mustard (1 bottle): $2.50
- Land O Lakes American Cheese (approx. 0.1 lb. from deli): $0.60

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder (for seasoning pasta bake)
- Butter (for corn and potatoes)
- Pizza or marinara sauce (approx. 1/2 cup, from a small jar)
- Italian seasoning (optional, for pasta bake)
- Brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce (optional, for sloppy joe sauce)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

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

Total: $56.08 for 1 person | $56.08 per person

DISCLAIMER

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