Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Spiral Ham with Cinnamon Bruce's Yams and Sautéed Apples
Description: A single portion of spiral ham is warmed in the oven with a light brown sugar glaze. It is served with cinnamon-spiced yams and apple slices sautéed in olive oil instead of butter.
Sale items used: Kroger Spiral Ham, Bruce's Yams, Honeycrisp or Sugarbee Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assumes you buy a 1.5 lb piece of spiral ham. Use about 6 oz tonight, wrapped in foil and baked at 325F for 20 to 25 minutes. Heat 1 can of yams (drained) with 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp brown sugar. Sauté 1 sliced apple in 1 tsp olive oil with a pinch of cinnamon for 5 to 6 minutes. Save the remaining ham for Thursday's soup.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pineapple Rice Skillet
Description: Browned ground beef, onion, and pineapple chunks simmer with rice in one pan for an easy sweet and savory dinner. It makes one filling serving with no dairy.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Dole Pineapple
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assumes you buy 0.75 lb of ground beef. Use about 6 oz (0.375 lb) tonight and save the rest for Wednesday. Brown the beef with 1/4 cup diced onion and 1 minced garlic clove. Add 1/3 cup uncooked rice, 2/3 cup water, and 1/2 cup drained pineapple chunks, then cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of the pineapple juice. Refrigerate the rest of the pineapple can for Friday.
Recipes:
- Pineapple Beef Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Bacon-Topped Beef Meatloaf with Bruce's Yams
Description: A small personal meatloaf is topped with two strips of bacon and baked until browned. It is served with warm, lightly sweetened yams.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Smithfield Bacon, Bruce's Yams
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Mix the remaining 6 oz (0.375 lb) of beef with 2 tbsp dairy-free breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp finely diced onion, salt, and pepper. Shape into a mini loaf and lay 2 slices of bacon on top. Bake at 375F for about 35 minutes. Warm 1 can of yams (drained) with a pinch of cinnamon on the side. Keep the rest of the bacon for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Easy Paleo and Keto Meatloaf (Whole30, Nut Free, Dairy-Free)
- Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

Thursday
Meal: Dairy-Free Ham and Potato Soup
Description: Diced leftover ham and tender potatoes simmer in broth for a hearty single bowl. Mashing some of the potato makes it creamy without any milk or cream.
Sale items used: Kroger Spiral Ham, Swanson Broth, Smithfield Bacon
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Dice about 4 oz of the leftover spiral ham (from the assumed 1.5 lb total). Sauté 1/4 cup diced onion in 1 tsp olive oil, then add 1 diced medium potato and 1.5 cups Swanson broth. Simmer 20 minutes, mash a few potato pieces against the side of the pot to thicken, and stir in the ham. Top with 1 crumbled slice of leftover bacon. Check that the broth label is dairy-free.
Recipes:
- Creamy Dairy Free Potato Soup with Ham.
- Dairy Free Ham and Potato Soup
- Ham and Potato Soup (Dairy-Free)

Friday
Meal: Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Olive Oil, Roasted Potatoes and Apple-Pineapple Salad
Description: Two lobster tails are broiled and brushed with warm garlic olive oil in place of butter. They are served with crispy roasted potatoes and a fresh apple and pineapple salad.
Sale items used: Wild-Caught Lobster Tails, Honeycrisp or Sugarbee Apples, Dole Pineapple
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Roast 1 diced medium potato with 1 tsp olive oil at 425F for 25 to 30 minutes. Split the 2 lobster tails, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil warmed with 1 minced garlic clove, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Toss 1/2 diced apple with the remaining 1/3 to 1/2 cup pineapple chunks and a drizzle of pineapple juice. Start the potatoes first so everything finishes together.
Recipes:
- Easy Broiled Lobster Tails Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger Spiral Ham (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $3.74
- Smithfield Bacon (x1 pack): $3.99
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails (x1 pack of 2): $12.00
- Bruce's Yams (x1 pack of 2 cans): $7.00
- Honeycrisp or Sugarbee Apples (1 lb): $1.77
- Dole Pineapple and Swanson Broth (x1 pack of 2): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt and pepper
- Long-grain rice
- Dairy-free breadcrumbs (check the label)
- Ketchup
- 2 medium potatoes (not on sale)
- 1 small onion (not on sale)
- Garlic