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
- Ball Park Buns: $1.99
- Perdue Frozen Chicken: $4.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Russet Potatoes: $1.99
- Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes: $1.99
- Washington Rainier Cherries: $4.99
- Private Selection Black Diamond Strawberries: $3.49
- Blueberries: $4.99
- Kroger Coleslaw: $1.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake
Description: Ground beef is browned and tossed with pasta sauce and cooked pasta, then topped with provolone cheese and baked until bubbly. Kids love pulling apart the melted cheese on top - it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser at the table.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Beef ($3.10/lb), Pasta Sauce ($2.99), Sargento Provolone ($4.99), Sara Lee Bread ($2.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 jar pasta sauce, 12 oz pasta (pantry), 4 slices provolone, and 4 slices of Sara Lee bread on the side - one generous portion per person
Recipes:
- Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake Recipe - Dinner, then Dessert
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Casserole - Averie Cooks
- Ground Beef Pasta Bake (Kid Friendly Dinner Recipe) - Amira's Pantry

Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Potato Wedges
Description: Home Chef Chicken Tenders are baked in the oven until golden and crispy, served alongside seasoned russet potato wedges. This is the ultimate kid-friendly dinner that feels like a fun restaurant meal right at home.
Sale items used: Home Chef Chicken Tenders ($5.99), Russet Potatoes ($1.99), McCormick Seasoning or Sauce ($0.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One full package of chicken tenders split among 4 kids, 2 large russet potatoes cut into wedges, seasoned with McCormick seasoning - about 3 to 4 tenders and a handful of wedges per person
Recipes:
- Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Potato Wedges - Fitness Blender
- Oven-Fried Chicken with Roasted Potato Wedges - American Heart Association
- Healthier Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders and Fries - Fed & Fit

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Coleslaw
Description: Private Selection Angus frozen patties are smashed and seared on a skillet until juicy, then layered with provolone and served on Ball Park Buns. A side of creamy Kroger coleslaw keeps things cool and colorful on the plate.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus Patties Frozen ($12.99), Ball Park Buns ($1.99), Sargento Provolone ($4.99), Kroger Coleslaw ($1.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One patty per person on a Ball Park bun with one slice of provolone each, plus roughly 1/2 cup coleslaw per person as a side
Recipes:
- Irresistible Smash Burgers: The Ultimate Juicy Recipe - Cooking Is My Life
- Oklahoma Onion Burgers with Creamy BBQ Coleslaw - Food Network
- The Carolina Slaw Burger - Garden & Gun

Thursday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage slices are roasted on a sheet pan alongside golden gourmet potatoes with a drizzle of butter and simple seasoning. Everything cooks together in one pan for easy cleanup and a hearty, familiar dinner kids will eat without fuss.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack ($4.99), Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99), Land O Lakes Butter ($3.79), McCormick Seasoning or Sauce ($0.99)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use half the sausage party pack sliced into coins, the full bag of gourmet potatoes halved, 2 tablespoons of butter melted over everything - serves 4 with roughly 1.5 cups of the roasted mix per person
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes - Yellow Bliss Road
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes - Meatloaf and Melodrama
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes (Only 5 Ingredients!) - Averie Cooks

Friday
Meal: Fun Friday Pizza Roll Party with Dipping Sauce
Description: Totino's Pizza Rolls are baked until hot and crispy and served with warm pasta sauce for dipping alongside Kraft Mac and Cheese as a cozy side dish. Friday nights call for easy and exciting food, and this combo is a guaranteed winner with the whole crew.
Sale items used: Totino's Pizza Rolls ($5.99), Pasta Sauce ($2.99), Kraft Mac and Cheese ($2.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Bake the full bag of pizza rolls and divide evenly - about 10 to 12 rolls per person, prepare 2 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese (pantry staple or purchase) and serve 1 cup per person, use half the jar of pasta sauce warmed for dipping
Recipes:
- Ridiculously Good Ranch Pizza Dipping Sauce - Totino's
- Pepperoni Pizza Rolls with Marinara Dipping Sauce - Basilmomma
- Pizza Rolls with dip - Homemade on a Weeknight

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Beef (1.5 lbs): $4.65
- Pasta Sauce (2 jars): $5.98
- Sargento Provolone (1 package): $4.99
- Sara Lee Bread (1 loaf): $2.99
- Home Chef Chicken Tenders (1 package): $5.99
- Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $1.99
- McCormick Seasoning or Sauce (2 packets): $1.98
- Private Selection Angus Patties Frozen (1 package): $12.99
- Ball Park Buns (1 pack): $1.99
- Kroger Coleslaw (1 container): $1.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack (1 pack): $4.99
- Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes (1 bag): $1.99
- Land O Lakes Butter (1 package): $3.79
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (1 bag): $5.99
- Kraft Mac and Cheese (2 boxes): $4.98
- Klondike Bars (dessert treat, 1 box): $1.00
- Tillamook Ice Cream (Buy 1 Get 1 Free - weekend treat): $price of 1 unit (approx $5.99 estimated)

Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (penne or rotini, 12 oz) - for Monday's pasta bake
- Olive oil or cooking spray - for roasting and baking
- Salt and black pepper - basic seasoning
- Garlic powder - for potato wedges
- Ketchup and mustard - for burger night condiments
- Shredded lettuce and tomato slices - optional burger toppings

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review the "Buy on sale" items in the shopping list above and calculate the total cost. Output only this single line:

Total: $69.28 for 4 people | $17.32 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.