Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket: $2.99/lb
- Pork Back Ribs: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pork Boston Butt: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Angus Patties: $10
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $7
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs: $13.99
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $12
- Private Selection Wildflower Honey Turkey Breast: $11.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: $2.99
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers: $9.99
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks: $14.99/lb
- Kroger Meat & Cheese Party Tray: $15.99
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners: $1.99/ea
- Amylu Chicken Sausage: $5
- Johnsonville Smoked or Dinner Sausage: $3.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers: 3/$5
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: $1.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes: 2/$7

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Classic Cheeseburger with BBQ Sauce and Shredded Lettuce
Description: A juicy pan-fried ground chuck patty topped with melted Kroger cheese, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, and crisp shredded iceberg lettuce on a toasted hamburger bun. This is the ultimate kid-pleasing weeknight dinner - familiar, saucy, and fun to assemble!
Sale items used: Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck ($7), Kroger Hamburger Buns ($1.99), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99), Heinz Ketchup ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/4 lb (4 oz) of ground chuck to form 1 patty. Top with 1 slice of Kroger cheese. Use 1 bun and a small handful of shredded lettuce. Add a squeeze of ketchup and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
Recipes:
- [Easy Cheddar Cheeseburgers - Butter with a Side of Bread]
- [Kid-Friendly Cheeseburger Cups - My Fearless Kitchen]
- How to Make a Toddler Cheeseburger ([Juicy Lucy) - New Dad's Kitchen]

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Chicken Sausage Pasta with Prego Sauce
Description: Sliced Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage is pan-seared until golden, then tossed with penne pasta and Prego pasta sauce and melted Kroger cheese for a cheesy, hearty Italian-style bowl. Kids love this one-skillet pasta because it is creamy, cheesy, and totally familiar.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage ($4.99), Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.79), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1-2 sausage links, sliced into coins. Cook about 1 cup of dry pasta (penne or rotini). Use roughly 1/2 cup of Prego sauce per serving. Top with a handful of shredded Kroger cheese.
Recipes:
- [Chicken Sausage Pasta - Lil' Luna]
- [Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta - What Molly Made]
- [Chicken Sausage Pasta - Create Kids Club]

Wednesday
Meal: DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza Night (Upgraded!)
Description: A kid-friendly pizza night built on a sale-priced DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza base, jazzed up with extra Kroger shredded cheese melted right on top before baking. Pizza night is always a winner with kids, and letting them add their own extra cheese toppings makes it interactive and fun.
Sale items used: DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza ($3.99), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99 - for a side salad)
Prep time: 25 minutes (mostly bake time)
Serving note: For 1 person, bake the full pizza per box directions (400 degrees F, approx. 22 minutes), then save leftovers for lunch the next day. Add 1 handful of extra Kroger shredded cheese before baking. Serve 2-3 slices with a small side salad dressed with Kroger Salad Dressing.
Recipes:
- [How to Bake a DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza - Recipes.net]
- [25 Hot Dog and Pizza Ideas - Food Network]
- Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta ([pizza alternative) - On My Kids Plate]

Thursday
Meal: BBQ Pork Back Ribs with Corn and Macaroni Salad
Description: Tender oven-baked pork back ribs coated in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce until sticky, caramelized, and fall-off-the-bone - the ultimate fun, messy kid dinner. Served alongside a scoop of Kroger Macaroni Salad and a sweet ear of corn, this is a backyard BBQ feast right at home.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7), Kroger Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad ($7.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep + 2 to 2.5 hours low-and-slow oven bake
Serving note: Buy 1 rack of pork back ribs and get a second free - freeze the second rack for later. For 1 person, cut off 4-5 ribs, season with salt and pepper, wrap in foil, and bake at 275-300 degrees F for about 2 hours. Finish with Sweet Baby Ray's and broil 3-5 minutes. Serve with 1/2 cup of Kroger Macaroni Salad and 1 ear of corn.
Recipes:
- [Easy Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs - Inspired Taste]
- Best Baby Back Ribs ([Oven, Smoker, or Grill) - Once Upon a Chef]
- [Kids Ribs Recipe - New Dad's Kitchen]

Friday
Meal: Cheesy Bacon Hot Dogs with Baked Beans
Description: Oscar Mayer hot dogs are pan-seared in a skillet with crispy Smithfield Bacon crumbles and topped with Kroger cheese and a drizzle of ketchup - the ultimate kid-approved Friday night dinner. Served with a warm side of Bush's Best Baked Beans straight from the can, this is a fun, no-fuss end to the week.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners ($1.99), Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns ($1.99), Smithfield Bacon ($2.99), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Bush's Best Baked or Grilled Beans (Buy 2 Get 1 Free), Heinz Ketchup ($3.49)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1-2 hot dog wieners and 1-2 buns. Cook 2 strips of bacon in a skillet, set aside and crumble. Pan-fry the hot dog in the bacon drippings for extra flavor. Top with 1 slice of Kroger cheese and bacon crumbles. Warm 1/2 cup of Bush's Baked Beans on the stovetop as a side.
Recipes:
- [30+ Creative Hot Dog Recipes for Kids - Tinybeans]
- [Fun Hot Dog Recipes for Kids - I'm the Chef Too]
- [25 Hot Dog Ideas from Food Network]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck - approx. 1/2 lb (use portion of $7 pack)
- Kroger Hamburger Buns x1 pack ($1.99) - use for burgers and hot dogs
- Kroger Cheese x2 ($1.49/ea) - used across multiple meals
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce x1 (BOGO Free - get 2 for price of 1)
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce x1 ($1.99)
- Heinz Ketchup x1 ($3.49)
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage x1 ($4.99)
- Prego Pasta Sauce x1 ($1.79)
- Kerrygold Butter x1 ($3.49)
- DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza x1 ($3.99)
- Kroger Salad Dressing x1 ($1.79)
- Pork Back Ribs x1 rack - get 1 free, freeze extra (BOGO Free)
- Kroger Macaroni Salad x1 ($7.99) - serves multiple meals as a side
- Kroger Sweet Corn x2 ears (2/$7 pack with potatoes)
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners x1 ($1.99)
- Smithfield Bacon x1 ($2.99)
- Bush's Best Baked Beans x2 cans - get 1 free (Buy 2 Get 1 Free)

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (penne or rotini) - approx. 1 cup
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon (for rib rub)
- Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon (optional rib rub)
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon (for rib rub)
- Aluminum foil (Reynolds Wrap on sale at $4.49 - highly recommended for ribs)

DISCLAIMER

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