Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- 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
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners: $1.99/ea
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- 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: Sticky Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Back Ribs with Baked Beans
Description: Fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs baked low and slow in the oven, then glazed with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce until sticky and caramelized - a total crowd-pleaser for sticky-fingered little ones. Served alongside Bush's baked beans straight from the can for an easy, satisfying side.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Bush's Best Baked or Grilled Beans (Buy 2 Get 1 Free), Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5-3 hours oven time
Serving note: Use 1 rack of pork ribs (the BOGO deal gives you 2 racks - save the second rack for leftovers or freeze it). Plan 4-6 ribs per person. Heat 1 can of baked beans and bake 1-2 russet potatoes for sides.
Recipes:
- [Easy Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs - Inspired Taste]
- [How to Make Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs - Kristine's Kitchen]
- [Oven Baked Ribs Recipe - The Modern Proper]

Tuesday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Shredded Lettuce
Description: Juicy homemade cheeseburgers made with on-sale 80% lean ground chuck, pan-smashed for crispy edges and melted Kroger cheese on top - a hands-on kitchen project kids aged 5-12 absolutely love to help make. Served on Kroger hamburger buns with Heinz ketchup and all the classic toppings.
Sale items used: Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck ($7), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns ($1.99), Heinz Ketchup ($3.49), Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99), Smithfield Bacon ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb ground chuck total for 2 people, forming 2 patties (about 4 oz each). Use 2 buns and 2 slices of cheese. Cook 2-3 strips of bacon as an optional topping.
Recipes:
- [The Best Classic Burger - The Wholesome Dish]
- Best Hamburger Recipe ([Juicy, Grilled or Stovetop) - Primavera Kitchen]
- [Easy Homemade Burgers for Kids - Cooking with My Kids]

Wednesday
Meal: Spaghetti with Prego Tomato Sauce and Smithfield Bacon Crumbles
Description: A kid-classic weeknight pasta dinner made even better by crisping up crumbled Smithfield bacon and stirring it into warm Prego pasta sauce for a smoky, savory twist that children go crazy for. Toss with spaghetti and top with shredded Kroger cheese for a quick 20-minute dinner.
Sale items used: Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.79), Smithfield Bacon ($2.99), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 6-8 oz of spaghetti (about half a standard box) for 2 people. Use 1 jar of Prego sauce and 3-4 strips of bacon, crumbled. Finish each bowl with a pat of Kerrygold butter and shredded cheese.
Recipes:
- [Simple Tomato Spaghetti for Kids - My Fussy Eater]
- [Creamy Tomato Pasta - RecipeTin Eats]
- [Easy Tomato Pasta - Easy Peasy Foodie]

Thursday
Meal: Loaded Cheesy Bacon Scrambled Eggs on Toast (Breakfast for Dinner)
Description: A beloved "brinner" (breakfast for dinner) moment that kids absolutely love - fluffy scrambled eggs loaded with crispy Smithfield bacon crumbles and melted Kroger cheese, served on toasted gourmet bread with ketchup on the side. It is fast, fun, and feels like a special treat on a school night.
Sale items used: Smithfield Bacon ($2.99), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49), Heinz Ketchup ($3.49), Private Selection Gourmet Bread ($2.49)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 eggs total (2 per person), 3-4 strips of bacon crumbled, a handful of shredded Kroger cheese, and a pat of Kerrygold butter in the pan. Toast 2 thick slices of gourmet bread per person.
Recipes:
- [Easy Oven Bacon Cheddar Scrambled Eggs - Dinner, then Dessert]
- [Scrambled Eggs With Bacon - Brooklyn Farm Girl]
- [Loaded Scrambled Eggs - Easy Chicken Recipes]

Friday
Meal: DiGiorno Pizza Night with Bell Pepper Topping Bar
Description: The ultimate kid-approved Friday dinner - a DiGiorno Rising Crust pizza baked in the oven and upgraded with sliced sale bell peppers and extra Kroger shredded cheese added as toppings, creating a fun "pizza topping bar" activity that kids 5-12 go wild for. Pair with Doritos and Coca-Cola for a true Friday celebration.
Sale items used: DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza ($3.99), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Doritos (Buy 2 Get 1 Free), Coca-Cola/Pepsi/Dr Pepper (Buy 2 Get 3 Free), Lay's Potato Chips ($1.99), Smithfield Bacon ($2.99)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 18-22 minutes bake time
Serving note: 1 DiGiorno Rising Crust pizza serves 2 generously. Slice 1 bell pepper into thin rings as a topping. Pre-cook and crumble 2 strips of bacon to add as a topping. Set out a small bowl of extra shredded cheese and let kids build their own half.
Recipes:
- [16 Ways To Elevate Frozen Pizza - Food Republic]
- [How to Make Frozen Pizza Taste Better: 12 Easy Ways - Taste of Home]
- [DiGiorno Frozen Pizza Guide: Tips and Best Practices - Easy American Eats]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free) - buy 2 racks, use 1, freeze 1
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free) - buy 2, use 1-2 for ribs and leftover dipping
- Bush's Best Baked or Grilled Beans (Buy 2 Get 1 Free) - buy 2, get 1 free; use 1 can for Monday
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7) - 2-pack; use 1-2 potatoes for Monday side
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck ($7) - 1 package; use approximately 0.5 lb for Tuesday
- Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns ($1.99) - 1 pack; use 2 buns for Tuesday
- Kroger Cheese ($1.49) - 1 bag/block; used across Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Heinz Ketchup ($3.49) - 1 bottle; used Tuesday and Thursday
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99) - 1 bag; used Tuesday for burger topping
- Smithfield Bacon ($2.99) - 2 packs; used Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday topping
- Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.79) - 1 jar; used Wednesday
- Kerrygold Butter ($3.49) - 1 pack; used Wednesday and Thursday
- Private Selection Gourmet Bread ($2.49) - 1 loaf; used Thursday
- DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza ($3.99) - 1 pizza; used Friday
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5) - buy 3; 1 used Friday, 2 extra for snacking
- Doritos (Buy 2 Get 1 Free) - buy 2 bags, get 1 free; used Friday night
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi or Dr Pepper (Buy 2 Get 3 Free) - buy 2, get 3 free; Friday treat
- Lay's Potato Chips ($1.99) - 1 bag; Friday side snack

Pantry staples needed:
- Spaghetti or pasta (8 oz for 2 people - Wednesday)
- Salt, black pepper
- Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (for rib rub - Monday)
- Brown sugar (for rib rub - Monday)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Worcestershire sauce (optional - for burger patties)
- 4 large eggs (for Thursday breakfast-for-dinner)
- Milk (splash for scrambled eggs - Thursday)
- Aluminum foil (already on sale at Kroger - Reynolds Wrap $4.49 - HIGHLY recommended for rib night)

DISCLAIMER

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