Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb.
- 73% Lean Ground Beef: $4.99/lb.
- Stachowski All Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Hormel Pepperoni: $4.99
- Schweid & Sons Signature Blend Sliders: $4.72
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $3.49
- Easy Street Chicken: $3.99/lb.
- Fresh Dinner Sausage: $3.99/lb.
- Giant Ham Steak Slice: $2.79/lb.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn: $0.79/lb.
- Giant Green Beans: $2.50
- The Little Potato Co.: $2.50
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Carrots: $2.50
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99
- Cabbage: $0.69/lb.
- Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Classic Cheeseburgers with Sweet Corn on the Cob
Description: Juicy homemade beef patties seasoned simply and grilled or pan-fried, then stacked on soft King's Hawaiian buns with American cheese, ketchup, and pickles for a classic kid-approved burger night. Fresh sweet corn on the cob is boiled or grilled alongside for a sweet and simple summer side that kids love.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Sweet Corn, King's Hawaiian Hamburger Buns, Land O Lakes American Cheese, Heinz Ketchup, Claussen Pickles
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb ground beef total (makes two generous patties), 2 ears of corn (roughly 0.5 lb), 2 buns, and 2 slices of American cheese
Recipes:
- Classic Cheeseburgers with Potato Slices and Corn Cobs
- Ultimate 4th of July Classic Cheeseburgers for a Crowd
- Blue Cheese Burgers & Grilled Corn on the Cob

Tuesday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters with Green Beans and Little Potatoes
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are coated in Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce and baked in the oven until sticky, golden, and fall-off-the-bone tender - a meal that kids find easy and fun to eat. Simple steamed green beans and buttered little potatoes round out the plate with familiar, no-fuss flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, Giant Green Beans, The Little Potato Co.
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 45 minutes bake
Serving note: Use 2 chicken leg quarters (approximately 1.5 lbs at $0.79/lb), one bag of Giant Green Beans, and one package of The Little Potato Co. halved and boiled
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- One Pan BBQ Chicken Potatoes and Green Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake
Description: Cooked pasta is tossed with jarred marinara sauce, generous handfuls of shredded mozzarella, and sliced pepperoni, then baked until bubbly and golden on top - all the flavors of pizza in a kid-friendly casserole format. This dish is super easy to scale for two and makes great leftovers for lunch the next day.
Sale items used: Hormel Pepperoni, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Valente Pasta
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 25 minutes bake
Serving note: Use 8 oz pasta (half a box), about 1.5 oz pepperoni slices, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella/cheese blend for a perfectly portioned bake for two
Recipes:
- Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
- Super Easy Pizza Pasta Bake
- Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake

Thursday
Meal: Sloppy Joe Sliders with Mini Cucumber and Carrot Sticks
Description: Savory, saucy ground beef Sloppy Joe filling is spooned generously onto soft King's Hawaiian slider rolls for a messy, fun, kid-favorite dinner that is simple to make and endlessly enjoyable. Fresh mini cucumber rounds and carrot sticks on the side add a satisfying crunch and a bit of color to the plate.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Schweid & Sons Signature Blend Sliders (or King's Hawaiian Slider Rolls), Giant Mini Cucumbers, Nature's Promise Organic Carrots, Heinz Ketchup, Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef total for the filling (makes 4 small sliders, 2 per person), half a bag of carrots, and 2 to 3 mini cucumbers sliced into sticks
Recipes:
- Sloppy Joe Sliders
- Sloppy Joe Sliders
- King's Hawaiian Sloppy Joe Sliders

Friday
Meal: Hot Dog and Sausage Cookout Night with Corn and Watermelon
Description: A festive end-of-week cookout with classic beef hot dogs and smoky smoked dinner sausage links grilled or pan-cooked and served in soft rolls with all the classic toppings like ketchup, mustard, and relish. Sweet corn on the cob and big slices of cold watermelon complete the backyard cookout feel for a celebration kids will love.
Sale items used: Ball Park Beef Franks, Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage, Giant Hot Dog Rolls, Sweet Corn, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Heinz Ketchup, French's Classic Yellow Mustard
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Serve 2 hot dogs and 1 to 2 sausage links per person, 1 ear of corn each, and 2 generous wedges of watermelon per person
Recipes:
- The Ultimate Summer Cookout Spread
- 25 Hot Dog Ideas To Try at Your Next Cookout
- Special Hot Dog Recipes for Your Next Cookout

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (approx. 1 lb total for Monday and Thursday): $4.99
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (approx. 1.5 lbs): $1.19
- Hormel Pepperoni: $4.99
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $3.49
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Sweet Corn (approx. 3 ears, roughly 1.5 lbs): $1.19
- Giant Green Beans: $2.50
- The Little Potato Co.: $2.50
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Carrots: $2.50
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99
- Vidalia Onions (small amount, approx. 0.5 lb): $0.50
- King's Hawaiian Hamburger Buns or Slider Rolls: $2.99
- Giant Hot Dog Rolls: $2.50
- Land O Lakes American Cheese (approx. 0.25 lb from deli): $1.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce: $2.99
- Heinz Ketchup: $2.99
- Claussen Pickles: $2.99
- French's Classic Yellow Mustard: $2.50
- Valente Pasta: $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Butter (for corn and potatoes)
- Jarred marinara sauce (for pasta bake, approximately 1.5 cups)
- Worcestershire sauce (for Sloppy Joe filling)
- Brown sugar (for Sloppy Joe filling, optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray

ESTIMATED TOTAL

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

Total: $57.27 for 2 people | $28.64 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.