Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Pork Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: $14.97 for 5 lb package with Card
- Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 each
- Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers: $5.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties: $8.99 each
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $1.29 each
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails: $12.99 each
- Beef Tenderloin Super-Trimmed or Filet: $24.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $4.99 each
- Ball Park Meat Franks: $3.49 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $2.99 each
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 each
- Strawberries: $2.49 each
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Washington Rainier Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes: $1.99/lb
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $0.99/lb
- Tri Color Peppers: $3.99 each
- Fresh Cut Mixed Fruit Bowl: $15.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Protein ranking before planning (most economical to most expensive per serving):
- Pork Back Ribs at $2.99/lb - very economical
- Ball Park Meat Franks at $3.49/pack - economical
- Perdue Boneless Chicken at $14.97 for 5 lbs = about $3.00/lb - very economical
- Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers at $5.99/lb - economical
- Johnsonville Sausage at $4.99/pack - economical
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast at $5.99/lb - mid range
- Salmon at $12.99/lb - PREMIUM
- Lobster Tails at $12.99 each - PREMIUM
- Beef Tenderloin at $24.99/lb - PREMIUM

Premium proteins limited to one night. Salmon selected as the single least expensive premium option per serving.

Monday
Meal: Backyard BBQ Pork Ribs with Baked Potatoes
Description: Slow-baked pork back ribs coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce from Kinder's make for a sticky, finger-licking dinner the whole family will love. Fluffy baked russet potatoes on the side make this a hearty and satisfying summer meal.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs ($2.99/lb), Russet Potatoes ($2.49 each), Kinder's Sauce (BOGO $1.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours baking
Serving note: 3 lbs pork back ribs (about 0.75 lb per person), 4 russet potatoes (one per person), 1 bottle Kinder's BBQ sauce
Recipes:
- Sticky Pork Ribs with Baked Potatoes
- Baked Ribs and Potatoes with Green Beans
- Easy Oven Baked Pork Ribs with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Sausage and Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Sliced Johnsonville smoked sausage roasted on a sheet pan with colorful tri-color peppers creates a simple, colorful, and delicious dinner kids can help assemble. Serve it all over El Paso macaroni for a filling complete meal.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage ($4.99 each), Tri Color Peppers ($3.99 each), El Paso Macaroni ($0.85 for 4-pack)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Johnsonville sausage (sliced into rounds, about 4-5 pieces per person), 1 tri-color pepper pack (sliced into strips), 1 pack of 4 El Paso macaroni boxes (one box per person)
Recipes:
- Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sausage and Peppers in the Oven
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Cheeseburgers with Watermelon Slices
Description: Juicy Kroger beef burger patties cooked on the grill or stovetop and served on Ball Park buns with all the classic toppings make for a perfect Wednesday cookout night. A big wedge of fresh seedless watermelon on the side keeps it fun and summery for the kids.
Sale items used: Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers ($5.99/lb), Ball Park Buns ($3.99 each), Kroger Coleslaw ($1.99 each), Whole Seedless Watermelon ($2.99 each), Kinder's Sauce (free with BOGO from Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef (two 1/4 lb patties per person), 1 pack Ball Park buns (4 buns used), 1 container Kroger coleslaw as a side, 1/4 watermelon sliced into wedges for the table
Recipes:
- Grilled Watermelon Burgers
- Watermelon Burgers with Cheese
- Beef Burger with Watermelon

Thursday
Meal: Honey Garlic Chicken Breast with Peaches and Grapes Fruit Salad
Description: Boneless chicken breasts brushed with Kinder's sauce and baked until golden make a simple kid-approved dinner with familiar flavors. A sweet and refreshing side salad of sliced peaches and cotton candy grapes gives the kids a fun fruity side they will actually eat.
Sale items used: Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast ($5.99/lb), Kinder's Sauce (already purchased BOGO), California Yellow Peaches or Nectarines ($0.99/lb), Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs boneless chicken breast (about 0.5 lb per person), 1 lb peaches sliced, 1 lb grapes for the fruit side salad
Recipes:
- Honey Garlic Chicken with Peach Salsa
- Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken with Peach Salad
- Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Fresh Peach Salsa

Friday
Meal: Baked Salmon with Frozen Potato Wedges and Strawberries
Description: Mild and flaky wild-caught sockeye salmon fillets brushed with Kinder's sauce and baked in the oven offer a nutritious and colorful Friday night dinner that even picky kids tend to enjoy. Crispy oven-baked frozen potato wedges and a bowl of fresh strawberries round out the plate with familiar favorites.
Sale items used: Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets ($12.99/lb), Frozen Potatoes ($4.79 each), Strawberries ($2.49 each), Kinder's Sauce (already purchased BOGO)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs salmon fillets (about 0.5 lb per person), 1 bag frozen potato wedges, 2 packs strawberries for the table
Recipes:
- Baked Salmon With Potato Wedges
- One-Pan Lemon Salmon with Courgette and Potato Wedges
- One-Pan Baked Salmon With Potato Wedges & Lemon-Dill Yogurt

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:

• Pork Back Ribs (3 lbs): $8.97
• Russet Potatoes (x4 individual): $9.96
• Kinder's Sauce (x2 bottles - BOGO, pay for 1 get 1 free): $1.00
• Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage (x1 pack): $4.99
• Tri Color Peppers (x1 pack): $3.99
• El Paso Macaroni (x1 four-pack): $0.85
• Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers (2 lbs): $11.98
• Ball Park Buns (x1 pack): $3.99
• Kroger Coleslaw (x1 container): $1.99
• Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $2.99
• Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $11.98
• California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines (1 lb): $0.99
• Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes (1 lb): $1.99
• Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets (2 lbs): $25.98
• Frozen Potatoes (x1 bag): $4.79
• Strawberries (x2 packs): $4.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter or olive oil (for cooking chicken and salmon)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Aluminum foil (for baking ribs and salmon)
- Ketchup, mustard, and burger toppings such as cheese slices and lettuce (for Wednesday burgers)
- Milk and butter for mashed or loaded baked potatoes on Monday
- Optional: honey or brown sugar to mix with Kinder's sauce for chicken glaze