Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack: Buy 1, Get 2 Free
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks Select Varieties: $3.99
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls: $1.59
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs Fully Cooked: $8.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties Frozen: $4.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Flat Iron or Flank Steaks: $6.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.99/lb
- Wendy's Beef Patties: $8.99/lb
- Tyson Chicken Frozen Select Varieties: $5.10
- Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Portions or Sticks Frozen: $3.99
- Private Selection Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast or Swiss Cheese Sliced to Order: $8.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- California Red Seedless Grapes Taylor Farms Select Varieties: $1.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $1.88/lb
- Kroger Peaches or Nectarines: $2.49
- Kroger Strawberries: $4.99
- Washington Red Cherries: $3.99
- Private Selection Heirloom Navel Oranges 5 lb Bag: $4.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes Select Varieties: $1.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are coated in your favorite BBQ sauce and baked until golden and sticky - a total crowd-pleaser that kids go crazy for. Crispy roasted potato wedges round out the plate for a simple, satisfying dinner that feels like a backyard cookout without the fuss.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 drumsticks (about 0.5 lb) and 0.5 lb of potato wedges for 1 person

Tuesday
Meal: Spaghetti with Sausage Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
Description: Swaggerty's sausage roll is crumbled and browned with Classico marinara sauce for a rich, meaty topping over a single serving of Barilla spaghetti. A slice of buttery garlic bread made from pantry staples completes this kid-favorite pasta night in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls, Barilla Pasta, Classico, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: About 2 oz dry pasta, half a sausage roll crumbled, and roughly 1/2 cup of sauce for 1 person
Recipes:
- Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread - Gonna Want Seconds
- Easy Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe - Recipes by Clare

Wednesday
Meal: Gorton's Crispy Fish Stick Tacos with Tomato Salsa
Description: Baked Gorton's fish sticks are tucked into small soft tortillas and topped with a quick fresh tomato salsa made from sale tomatoes - fun, finger-food friendly, and totally kid-approved. The mild crispy fish and fresh tomatoes keep flavors simple and familiar so even picky eaters will dig in.
Sale items used: Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Portions or Sticks Frozen, Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4 to 5 fish sticks in 2 to 3 small tortillas, plus about 0.25 lb of diced fresh tomato for salsa, for 1 person
Recipes:
- Fish Stick Tacos Recipe | Gorton's Seafood

Thursday
Meal: Beef Frank Hot Dogs with Potato Salad and Chips
Description: A classic all-American hot dog night featuring an Oscar Mayer beef frank in a bun loaded with kid-friendly toppings like ketchup and mustard, paired with a scoop of Kroger deli potato salad and a small bag of chips on the side. Quick, easy, and guaranteed to make any kid smile.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, Kroger Potato Salad, Frito-Lay Minis
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: 1 to 2 beef franks, roughly 0.5 cup of potato salad, and 1 snack-size bag of chips for 1 person
Recipes:
- hot dogs with vinegared iceberg and potato chips – smitten kitchen

Friday
Meal: Smash-Style Cheeseburgers with Rice and Pineapple
Description: A Private Selection Angus beef patty is smashed thin on a hot pan for crispy golden edges, topped with a slice of melted cheese, and served on a bun with ketchup - a kid-approved diner-style burger night at home. A small side of Ben's Ready Rice and a few sweet pineapple chunks from a Dole can make this plate colorful, balanced, and fun.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus Beef Patties Frozen, Ben's Ready Rice, Dole Pineapple
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 beef patty on a bun, half a pouch of ready rice, and about half a can of pineapple chunks for 1 person
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack (1 pack - use 2 drumsticks, freeze the rest): $0.00 (Buy 1 Get 2 Free - first pack is the one purchased; budget one pack at approximately $5.99 - treated as a flat packaged purchase): $5.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls (x1 pack): $1.59
- Barilla Pasta 12-16 oz (x1 box): $0.99
- Classico (x1 jar): $1.99
- Kroger Butter (x1 pack): $3.99
- Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Sticks Frozen (x1 box): $3.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes (0.25 lb): $0.47
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks (x1 pack): $3.99
- Kroger Potato Salad (x1 container): $3.99
- Frito-Lay Minis (x1 bag): $0.99
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties Frozen (x1 pack): $4.99
- Ben's Ready Rice (x1 pouch): $0.99
- Dole Pineapple 8 oz (x1 can): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- BBQ sauce
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Ketchup and mustard
- Hot dog buns
- Burger buns
- Small flour tortillas (for fish tacos)
- Shredded cheese (for burgers)
- Butter or garlic bread spread (supplemental if needed beyond the Kroger Butter above)
- Bread or baguette for garlic bread