Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Pasta with Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and tossed with tender pasta, then finished with a generous handful of melted shredded cheese for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner. This simple one-pan meal comes together quickly and is a guaranteed hit with kids who love cheesy pasta.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Barilla Pasta, Sargento Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground beef (assumed weight for 2 people, at $5.99/lb = $4.49), 1 box Barilla pasta (use half the box for 2 servings), and 1 bag Sargento Shredded Cheese split across the skillet and as a topper.
Recipes:
- Easy Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe
- Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast with Steamer Vegetables and Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy boneless chicken breasts are seasoned simply and baked until golden, served alongside a bag of steamed vegetables and fresh sweet corn on the cob. This wholesome plate is easy to prepare and gives kids a familiar, balanced dinner they will actually eat.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast, Kroger Steamer Vegetables, Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Package)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb boneless chicken breast (assumed weight for 2 people, at $2.29/lb = $2.29), 1 bag Kroger Steamer Vegetables, and 2 ears of corn from the 4 ct package (save the remaining 2 ears for Friday).
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken & Steamed Vegetables
Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Mac and Cheese Skillet
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is pan-seared until lightly browned, then stirred into a creamy stovetop mac and cheese for a hearty and fun skillet dinner kids will love. The smoky sausage adds great flavor to the cheesy pasta without any heat or exotic ingredients.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Kroger Steamer Vegetables Deluxe Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 23.3 oz Eckrich sausage link (save the rest for another use or freeze it), and 1 box of Kroger Deluxe Mac and Cheese from the 2 for $3.00 deal; the full box serves 2 generously.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Beef Shaved Steak Sandwiches on Artesano Buns
Description: Thinly shaved beef steak is quickly seared in a hot skillet with a little butter and seasoning, then piled onto soft Artesano buns for a simple and satisfying sandwich dinner. Kids love the tender beef on a soft roll, and you can top with shredded cheese for an extra-melty finish.
Sale items used: Kroger Beef Shaved Steak, Artesano Bread or Buns, Sargento Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (14 oz, $5.99 each) which is plenty for 2 sandwiches; use 1 pack of Artesano Buns (8 ct, $2.49) and pull 2 buns for this meal, saving the rest for the week; melt shredded cheese from the second Sargento bag over the steak in the skillet.
Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Breast Strips with Sweet Corn and Strawberries
Description: Chicken breasts are sliced into strips, coated in a simple seasoned breadcrumb crust, and baked until crispy for a homemade chicken tender experience kids absolutely love. Serve alongside the remaining sweet corn from Tuesday and a bowl of fresh strawberries for a bright, fun Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast, Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Package, remaining 2 ears), 2 lb Strawberries or 18 oz Blueberries
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb boneless chicken breast (assumed weight for 2 people, at $2.29/lb = $1.72), the 2 remaining ears of corn from the package bought Tuesday (no additional purchase needed), and 1 container of 2 lb strawberries ($5.99); use about half the strawberries now and enjoy the rest as snacks.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast (1.75 lbs total across Tuesday and Friday): $4.01
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $4.49
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (1 package, 14 oz): $5.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (1 package, 23.3 oz): $5.00
- Barilla Pasta (1 box): $1.39
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (2 bags, 2 for $4.00 deal): $4.00
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables and Deluxe Mac and Cheese (2 for $3.00 deal - 1 Steamer Vegetables + 1 Deluxe Mac and Cheese): $3.00
- Kroger Sweet Corn (1 package, 4 ct): $3.99
- Artesano Buns (1 pack, 8 ct): $2.49
- 2 lb Strawberries: $5.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and baking)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Breadcrumbs (for chicken strips coating)
- Egg (for chicken strip breading)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast (or Bone-In Chicken Wings): $2.29/lb
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef: $5.99/lb
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (14 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99 each
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct Raw, 2 lb bag): $6.99/lb (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger 80% Lean Beef Patties (Frozen, 2 lb): $11.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (23.3 oz, Select Varieties): $5.00
- Nathan's Beef Franks (11-12 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99
- Kroger Protein Bundle (Patties 8 ct + Bacon 16 oz): $15.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Farm-Raised): $9.99/lb
- Tri Tip Roast: $10.99/lb
- Perdue Chicken Breasts (Frozen, 18 oz): $10.00
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $13.99
- Kroger Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad or Coleslaw (3 lb, Select Varieties): $7.00
- Kroger Single Serve Salad Bowls (5.5-6.7 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $11.00
- Bitchin' Sauce (7-9 oz, Select Varieties): $4.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Guacamole (14 oz, Select Varieties, Made In-Store): $6.99
Produce on sale:
- Southern Yellow Peaches or Yellow Nectarines: $1.29/lb
- Kroger Seedless Grapes (3 lb Clamshell, Select Varieties): $5.99
- Raspberries or Blackberries (9 oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Washington Red Cherries: $3.99/lb (with Digital Coupon)
- 2 lb Strawberries or 18 oz Blueberries: $5.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Package): $3.99
- Private Selection Cara Cara Navel Oranges (3 lb) or Kroger Navel Oranges (4 lb): $4.99
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Guacamole (14 oz, Select Varieties, Made In-Store): $6.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (4.5-5.3 oz, Select Varieties): 10 for $10.00 (with Digital Coupon)
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (5-8 oz, Select Varieties): 2 for $4.00
- Kroger String Cheese (12 ct) or Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (6 ct): $2.29 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Simple Truth Almondmilk (59-64 fl oz) or Quaker Rice Crisps (2.6-3.52 oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Classic Cake (6" or Angel Food Cake, 9-13 oz, Select Varieties): $5.00 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Artesano Bread (20 oz) or Buns (8 ct): $2.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Fresh Baked Cookies (12 ct, Select Varieties): $3.00
- Private Selection Fresh Baked Butter Croissants (Large 4 ct or Mini 12 ct): $5.00
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread (20.5 oz) or Malt O Meal Cereal (30-37 oz): $4.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread (20 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49
- Top Flight Wide or College Ruled Spiral Notebooks (70-Sheet): $0.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Simple Truth Organic Salads (16 oz) or Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (24 oz): $5.00
- Lay's Potato Chips (5-8 oz) or Cheetos (6.5-9 oz) or Sunchips (7 oz): 4 for $10.00 (with Card)
- Red Baron Pizza (14.87-23.45 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $10.00
- Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz) or Instant Oatmeal (8-12 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Barilla Pasta (12-16 oz) or Minute Rice Cups (4 ct): $1.39 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal (9.2-15 oz) or Kroger Orange Juice (64 fl oz): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Oscar Mayer Uploaded Lunchables (13.95-14.7 oz, Select Varieties): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Lance Sandwich Crackers (10 ct, Select Varieties): $3.79 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (158.6-170 fl oz, Select Varieties): $9.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Keebler Sandwich Crackers (8 ct, Select Varieties): $1.99 each
- Cheez-It Family Size Crackers (17-21 oz) or Club Family Size Crackers (18.8 oz): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Doritos (9-10.75 oz, Select Varieties): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Green Mountain or McCafé K-Cups (8-10 ct, Select Varieties): $5.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (50 ct) or Pringles Snack Cups (12 ct): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger Coffee (20-29 oz Can, Select Varieties): $11.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz Bag or K-Cups 10 ct): $9.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (1.97-7.2 oz, Select Varieties): $0.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Post Cereal (10-16.6 oz) or Treetop Juice (64 fl oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Hamburger Helper (4.8-7.6 oz) or Maruchan Ramen (6 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Family Pack Fruit Snacks (40 ct) or Nature Valley Bars (18-36 ct): $7.99
- Kroger Drinking Water (24-Pack, 8 fl oz) or Juicy Juice (64 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (11.5 fl oz) or Velveeta Family Size Shells & Cheese (24 oz): $3.99
- Kroger Salad Dressing (16 fl oz, Select Varieties): $2.29
- Kingsford or Match Light Charcoal (12-16 lb, Select Varieties): $11.99
- Hostess Donettes (9.5-10.75 oz) or Chobani Greek Yogurt Drink (7 fl oz): 2 for $4.00
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz) or Deluxe Mac & Cheese (12-14 oz): 2 for $3.00
- Kellogg's Giant Size Cereal (19.2-29.5 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $10.00 (with Card)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (20-29 oz, Select Varieties): $4.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kettle Brand Party Size Potato Chips (11.25-13 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99
- Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz, Select Varieties) [Online Deal Days]: $0.99 each (with Pickup & Delivery Digital Coupon)
- Sparkling Ice (17 fl oz), Bai Beverage (18 fl oz), Snapple (16 fl oz), Maruchan Yakisoba (3.99-4.23 oz), Knorr Sides (4-5.7 oz), Nissin Ramen or Chow Mein (2.54-4 oz), Chef Boyardee (7.25-15 oz), Dole Pineapple (8 oz), Ranch Style Beans (15 oz), Van Camp's Pork and Beans (15 oz), Kellogg's Mega Size Rice Krispies Treats (2.2 oz), Frito-Lay Minis (1.6-2.3 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Outshine Fruit Bars (6 ct) or Smucker's Uncrustables (4 ct): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger Cheese (32 oz, Select Varieties): $5.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Land O'Frost Premium Lunch Meat (9-16 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (6-10 ct, Select Varieties): $1.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kinder's Sauce (14.2-16.1 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kind Breakfast Bars (6 ct) or Granola (9-11 oz): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Barebells Protein Bar (1.94 oz, Select Varieties): $2.79
- Clif ZBars (10-12 ct) or Aloha Protein Bars (5 ct): $9.99
- Larabar (1.06-1.7 oz) or Core Water (30.40 fl oz): 10 for $10.00
- Kettle Brand Potato Chips (6-7.5 oz, Select Varieties): $3.49
- Big K (2 Liter, Select Varieties): 10 for $10.00
- Nerds or Spree Candy (7.14-12 oz, Select Varieties): $3.99
- Sour Patch Kids Candy (3.5-8 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares (5-5.32 oz, Select Varieties): $6.99
- Haribo Gummi Candy (8 oz, Select Varieties): 2 for $4.00
- Lifesavers Mints (2.75-6.25 oz, Select Varieties): $2.99
- Nerds or Trolli Candy (18.5-28.8 oz, Select Varieties): $7.99
- Skittles Pop'd Candy (5.5 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99
Frozen on sale:
- Kroger Ice Cream (48 fl oz) or Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches (12-16 ct): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream (14 fl oz or Bars 3 ct) or Edy's (48 fl oz): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Breyer's Ice Cream (48 fl oz, Select Varieties): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Nestle Drumstick Cones (8-20 ct) or Kroger Party Pail Ice Cream (128 fl oz): $6.99
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (130 ct, Select Varieties): $10.99
- Tyson Frozen Chicken (23-29 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches (8-20 ct, Select Varieties): $10.99
- Home Chef Fried Chicken (4-Piece or 5-Piece Drumsticks): $5.00
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$40.35
for 2 people · $20.18 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of July 22, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Kroger.