Kroger Kid-Friendly 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
- Oscar Mayer Fun Pack Lunchables: $2.49
- Perdue Frozen Chicken: $4.99

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

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake
Description: A simple, comforting baked pasta dish made with seasoned ground beef, pasta sauce, and melted provolone cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. Scaled for 2 people using about half a pound of ground beef and one box of Kraft Mac and Cheese as the pasta base for a kid-friendly twist.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Beef, Pasta Sauce, Kraft Mac and Cheese, Sargento Provolone, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef, 1 box Kraft Mac and Cheese, 1/2 jar pasta sauce, and 2 slices provolone melted on top - serves 2 generously
Recipes:
- Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake
- Three Cheese Beef Pasta Bake
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Casserole

Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Potato Wedges
Description: Golden baked chicken tenders served alongside crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with a simple seasoning blend kids will love. This meal uses the ready-to-cook Home Chef Chicken Tenders to keep prep fast and fuss-free for little helpers.
Sale items used: Home Chef Chicken Tenders, Russet Potatoes, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce, Land O Lakes Butter
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Home Chef Chicken Tenders (shared between 2), 2 medium russet potatoes cut into wedges, tossed in butter and seasoning - serves 2
Recipes:
- Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Potato Wedges
- Oven-Fried Chicken with Roasted Potato Wedges
- Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Potato Wedges

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Coleslaw
Description: Juicy smash-style burgers made with Angus ground beef on soft Ball Park buns with simple kid-favorite toppings like ketchup and cheese. Served alongside ready-made Kroger coleslaw for a classic diner-style dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Beef, Ball Park Buns, Kroger Coleslaw, Sargento Provolone, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef to form 2 patties, 2 Ball Park buns, 2 slices provolone, and 1 cup coleslaw split between 2 servings
Recipes:
- Oklahoma Onion Burgers with Creamy BBQ Coleslaw
- Crispy Smash Burger Recipe
- Southern-Style Slaw Burgers

Thursday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Sliced smoked sausage and bite-sized gourmet potato pieces roasted together on one sheet pan with butter and simple seasonings until everything is caramelized and delicious. This is a low-effort, one-pan dinner that kids love because of the familiar smoky sausage flavor and soft potatoes.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack, Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes, Land O Lakes Butter, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 sausage links sliced into coins, 1/2 bag of gourmet potatoes halved, tossed in butter and seasoning - serves 2 with leftover sausage saved for another use
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes with Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Fun Friday Pizza Roll Party with Dipping Sauce
Description: A festive and fun Friday night spread of crispy baked Totino's Pizza Rolls served with a warm pasta sauce dipping bowl for dunking. Kids can help arrange the rolls on the baking sheet and make it feel like a party with a side of Goldfish crackers and lemonade.
Sale items used: Totino's Pizza Rolls, Pasta Sauce, Gold Fish
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Bake 20 to 24 pizza rolls split between 2 kids, serve 1/4 cup warmed pasta sauce as dipping sauce, and pour out a small bowl of Goldfish each for a fun party-style plate
Recipes:
- Pizza Rolls
- Pepperoni Pizza Rolls with Marinara Dipping Sauce
- Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Beef (1 lb total - used Mon and Wed): $3.10
- Home Chef Chicken Tenders (1 package): $5.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack: $4.99
- Kraft Mac and Cheese (1 box): $2.49
- Pasta Sauce (1 jar - used Mon and Fri): $2.99
- Sargento Provolone (1 package - used Mon and Wed): $4.99
- Ball Park Buns (1 pack): $1.99
- Kroger Coleslaw (1 container): $1.99
- Russet Potatoes (1 bag - used Tue and Thu): $1.99
- Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes (1 bag): $1.99
- McCormick Seasoning or Sauce (1 packet): $0.99
- Land O Lakes Butter (1 package): $3.79
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (1 bag): $5.99
- Gold Fish (1 bag): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Ketchup and mustard for burgers
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray for sheet pan and baking
- Shredded cheese (optional extra for pasta bake)
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper for sheet pan nights

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $44.27 for 2 people | $22.14 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.