Giant Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Fried Catfish Fillets with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A single catfish fillet is seasoned with pantry spices and pan-fried in a light coating until golden and flaky, paired with a fresh ear of sweet corn and a simple side of tender green beans. This is a classic Southern-style weeknight plate that comes together quickly and delivers big flavor on a small budget.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets ($0.89/lb), Sweet Corn White or Yellow ($2.50), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($1.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of catfish fillet (estimated cost $0.45 for that portion); use 1 ear of sweet corn from the bag and a generous handful of green beans from the $1.99 bag. Leftover corn and green beans can be refrigerated for use later in the week.
Recipes:
- Fried Catfish with Bacon Green Beans
- Southern Pan Fried Catfish Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Rice
Description: A single bone-in chicken piece from the sale Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in offering is reheated and served alongside oven-roasted Brussels sprouts seasoned with olive oil and garlic, with a portion of fluffy ready-to-heat rice on the side. This is a hearty, hands-off meal that leans on convenient sale items to minimize prep while maximizing satisfaction.
Sale items used: Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in ($2.42), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($1.99, using Brussels sprouts portion), Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice ($2.50)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The $2.42 package provides a practical single-serving portion of bone-in chicken; use roughly half the Brussels sprouts bag (the other half can be saved for another meal) and one serving pouch of the ready-to-heat rice. Roast Brussels sprouts at 400 degrees F for 20 to 22 minutes while the chicken reheats.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Salmon Fillets with Baby-Cut Carrots and Romaine Salad
Description: A single salmon fillet is baked with lemon, garlic, and herbs until tender and flaky, served alongside roasted or steamed baby-cut carrots and a crisp romaine salad dressed simply with pantry dressing. This meal is bright, nutritious, and elegant enough to feel like a treat while staying well within budget.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets or Snow Crab Clusters ($4.49/ea), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($1.50), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts ($2.50)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 individual salmon fillet at $4.49; use a large handful of baby carrots from the $1.50 bag (the rest keeps well in the fridge all week) and 1 to 2 romaine hearts from the package for the salad. Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Salmon and Roasted Carrot Sheet Pan Meal

Thursday
Meal: Oscar Mayer Stuffed Franks with NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes and Pasta
Description: Two Oscar Mayer Meat or Cheese Stuffed Franks are pan-seared until lightly browned and served over a small portion of Barilla pasta tossed with olive oil and garlic, with a handful of NatureSweet Cherubs tomatoes halved and stirred in for freshness and color. The stuffed franks add a fun, savory twist that makes this feel like more than a simple hot dog night.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey or Cheese Stuffed Franks ($2.50), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes ($2.59), Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta ($2.50)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 stuffed franks from the $2.50 package for a single serving; cook approximately 2 oz of dry pasta (a small portion of the $2.50 box, which will last multiple meals) and use a small handful of Cherubs tomatoes from the $2.59 container. Remaining tomatoes and pasta keep well for snacking and future meals.

Friday
Meal: Cooked Chicken, Shredded Cheese, and Romaine Taco-Style Rice Bowls
Description: Pulled rotisserie-style cooked chicken is layered over a bed of ready-to-heat rice with shredded cheese melted on top, then finished with crisp chopped romaine and a drizzle of your favorite pantry salsa or hot sauce for a satisfying taco-bowl experience. This is a flavorful, customizable bowl that uses up the remaining sale items from the week in a smart and delicious way.
Sale items used: Cooked Chicken ($4.99), Giant Shredded Cheese ($2.50), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts ($2.50, using remaining hearts from Wednesday), Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice ($2.50, using remaining pouch from Tuesday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-quarter of the whole cooked chicken (the rest can be refrigerated for sandwiches or snacks), a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese from the $2.50 bag, 1 romaine heart chopped, and one serving of the remaining rice pouch. This is a great end-of-week fridge-clearing meal.
Recipes:
- Chicken Taco Bowl
- Easy Chicken Taco Bowl
- Shredded Chicken Taco Bowls in 30 Minutes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Catfish Fillets (0.5 lb): $0.45
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (1 pack): $2.50
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (1 bag): $1.99
- Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in (1 unit): $2.42
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (1 pack): $2.50
- Salmon Fillets or Snow Crab Clusters (1 fillet): $4.49
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (1 bag): $1.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts (1 pack): $2.50
- Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey or Cheese Stuffed Franks (1 pack): $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (1 container): $2.59
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta (1 box): $2.50
- Cooked Chicken (1 whole): $4.99
- Giant Shredded Cheese (1 bag): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or Cajun seasoning (for catfish)
- Lemon (for salmon)
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
- Salsa or hot sauce (for rice bowls)
- Salad dressing (for romaine salad)