Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Pork Half Loin: $1.99/lb
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs: $1.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Beef: $3.10/lb
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast: $1.99/lb
- Jimmy Dean Bacon: $4.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack: $4.99
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage Roll: $3.99
- Kroger Cooked or Raw Extra-Large Shrimp: $9.99
- Kroger Chicken Party Wings: $2.00/lb
- Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portion: $12.99
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb
- Home Chef Chicken Tenders: $5.99
- Private Selection Angus Patties Frozen: $12.99
- Deli Lunch Meat: $4.99
- Perdue Frozen Chicken: $4.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Russet Potatoes: $1.99 (bag)
- Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes: $1.99 (bag)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Herb Boneless Chicken Breast with Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: One boneless chicken breast is coated in a generous blend of garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, and black pepper, then baked until golden and juicy. Two medium russet potatoes are chopped into wedges, tossed in olive oil and garlic, and roasted alongside the chicken for a simple and satisfying dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast ($1.99/lb), Russet Potatoes ($1.99/bag), McCormick Seasoning or Sauce ($0.99)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 boneless chicken breast (approx. 6-8 oz), 2 medium russet potatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil from pantry, 1 packet McCormick garlic herb seasoning
Recipes:
- Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
- Easy Garlic Herb Chicken with Delicious Mashed Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Boneless Chicken Breasts and Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Bush's Picante Bean Skillet
Description: Two to three slices of Johnsonville smoked sausage are browned in a skillet and combined with one can of Bush's Best Picante Beans, diced onion, and a dash of cumin and smoked paprika for a hearty one-pan meal. Served straight from the skillet with a side of Sara Lee bread, this is a filling and naturally dairy-free weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack ($4.99), Bush's Best Beans Picante ($0.99), Sara Lee Bread ($2.99), McCormick Seasoning or Sauce ($0.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2-3 sausage links (approx. 1/4 of the party pack, remainder frozen for later), 1 can Bush's Picante Beans, 2 slices Sara Lee bread, 1/2 small onion from pantry
Recipes:
- Sausage and Beans Skillet
- One-Pot Sausage and Beans
- Creamy White Bean and Sausage Skillet Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: BBQ St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Gourmet Potato Salad
Description: Rather than purchasing a full rack, ask the Kroger meat department to cut approximately 1 lb of St. Louis ribs (3-4 individual ribs), which are then seasoned with a McCormick rub and baked low and slow in the oven before finishing with BBQ sauce. The gourmet potato salad uses a handful of Private Selection gourmet potatoes boiled and tossed with olive oil, mustard, diced celery, and a vinegar-based dairy-free dressing instead of mayo.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs ($1.99/lb - request approx. 1 lb cut), Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99/bag), McCormick Seasoning or Sauce ($0.99)
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Approx. 1 lb ribs (3-4 ribs), 6-8 small gourmet potatoes, 1 McCormick BBQ rub packet, 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp mustard from pantry
Recipes:
- Easy Dry Rub for Ribs in Oven
- BBQ Spare Ribs with Warm Potato Salad
- Southern Potato Salad

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Crispy Gourmet Potatoes
Description: One Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portion is seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and cracked pepper, then pan-seared in olive oil until a golden crust forms on the outside while staying tender inside. The remaining gourmet potatoes from the bag are halved and pan-fried in olive oil with rosemary and sea salt until crispy, making a restaurant-quality dairy-free plate at home.
Sale items used: Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portion ($12.99), Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99/bag - using remainder from Wednesday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet portion (approx. 6 oz), remaining gourmet potatoes from Wednesday's bag (approx. 8-10 small potatoes), 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon from pantry
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon Dinner with Crispy Garlic Potatoes Recipe
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Potatoes with Caper Chimichurri
- Easy Sheet-Pan Salmon with Roasted Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter-Free Shrimp Scampi Style over Pasta with Bush's Beans
Description: A serving of Kroger extra-large shrimp is sauteed in olive oil with minced garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and fresh parsley to create a bright and flavorful dairy-free scampi-style sauce - no butter or cream needed. Served over cooked pasta with a side of Bush's Picante Beans for added protein and fiber, this meal is fresh, bold, and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Kroger Cooked or Raw Extra-Large Shrimp ($9.99), Bush's Best Beans Picante ($0.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approx. 6-8 shrimp (roughly 1/4 of the bag, remainder frozen), 1 can Bush's Picante Beans, 2 oz dry pasta from pantry, 3 garlic cloves and 2 tbsp olive oil from pantry
Recipes:
- Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi
- Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi Recipe (No Butter!)
- Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi Pasta

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast (approx. 1 lb): $1.99
- Russet Potatoes (1 bag, use across the week): $1.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack (freeze remainder): $4.99
- Bush's Best Beans Picante (2 cans): $1.98
- Sara Lee Bread: $2.99
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (approx. 1 lb - request from meat dept.): $1.99
- Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes (1 bag, used Wed and Thu): $1.99
- McCormick Seasoning or Sauce (2 packets): $1.98
- Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portion: $12.99
- Kroger Cooked or Raw Extra-Large Shrimp (freeze remainder): $9.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Dry pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- Garlic (fresh bulb)
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried rosemary and thyme
- Mustard (for potato salad dressing)
- Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar (for dairy-free potato salad dressing)
- Lemon (1-2 fresh lemons)
- Fresh or dried parsley
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- BBQ sauce (check label - most are dairy-free)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $40.88 for 1 person | $40.88 per person

DISCLAIMER

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