Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Spiral Ham with Honey-Glazed Carrots
Description: A few slices of sweet, tender spiral ham are warmed in the oven until juicy. They are served with soft carrots tossed in a buttery honey glaze that kids love.
Sale items used: Kroger Spiral Ham, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb of spiral ham and serve about 4 oz (3 to 4 slices); the rest makes a great sandwich later. Use about 1 cup of sliced carrots (3 medium carrots) with 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp honey. The rest of the 1 lb carrot bag is used on Friday.
Recipes:
- Honey Carrot Glazed Ham
- Glazed Ham With Roasted Carrots
- Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham

Tuesday
Meal: Spaghetti with Ground Beef Meat Sauce
Description: Twirly spaghetti is topped with a mild, hearty beef sauce that is simple and familiar. It is a classic kid dinner that comes together in one pot and one pan.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb of ground beef (assumed total weight) and brown about 1/3 lb (5 oz) for this meal; freeze or save the rest. Use 1/2 cup of pasta sauce (the rest of the jar keeps in the fridge for about 5 days) and 2 oz (a small handful) of dry spaghetti.
Recipes:
- Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
- Family Favorite Spaghetti Sauce with Meat
- Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef (with Video)

Wednesday
Meal: Kroger Beef Shaved Steak Cheese Sliders on King's Hawaiian Rolls
Description: Tender shaved steak is quickly pan-cooked and tucked into soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with melty cheese. They are fun, hand-held mini sandwiches that kids can help build.
Sale items used: Kroger Beef Shaved Steak, King's Hawaiian Rolls, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 4 oz of the shaved steak (a quarter of the package, assumed 1 lb) and 3 rolls with 2 slices of cheese. Freeze the leftover steak in portions and keep the remaining rolls for the week or freeze them.
Recipes:
- Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe (with video)
- Cheesesteak Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls (Peppers + Provolone)
- Philly Cheesesteak Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Thursday
Meal: Breakfast-for-Dinner Scrambled Eggs, Sausage and Biscuits
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage patties and warm flaky biscuits make a cozy breakfast-style dinner. It is mild, familiar and fun to eat with your hands.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Swaggerty's Farm Breakfast Sausage Rolls, Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs (the rest of the 24 ct carton keeps for other meals), 3 oz of sausage (about 3 slices cut from the roll) and 1 biscuit. Bake the biscuit according to the package while you cook the sausage and eggs. Freeze any extra biscuits and sausage.
Recipes:
- Stuffed Breakfast Biscuits
- Sausage and Egg Breakfast Cups
- Sausage Breakfast Egg Cups

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Tyson Breaded Stuffed Chicken Entrées with Carrot Sticks and Apple Slices
Description: A crispy, golden stuffed chicken entrée comes straight from the oven. It is served with crunchy carrot sticks and sweet apple slices for a colorful plate.
Sale items used: Tyson Breaded Stuffed Chicken Entrées, Kroger Carrots, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Bake 1 entrée from the box following package directions (about 25 to 30 minutes); freeze the rest. Serve with 2 medium carrots cut into sticks and 1 medium apple (about 0.4 lb; buy 0.5 lb) sliced.
Recipes:
- Skillet Roasted Apple Stuffed Chicken and Herbed Carrots
- Apple-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Breaded & Stuffed Chicken Breasts Creme Brie Apple, 2 Count

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger Spiral Ham (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Kroger Carrots (1 bag): $1.99
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Kroger Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.69
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (x1 package): $12.00
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (x1 pack): $6.99
- Kroger Cheese (x1): $1.29
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, 24 ct (x1 carton): $4.99
- Swaggerty's Farm Breakfast Sausage Rolls (x1 roll): $3.49
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (x1 can): $1.79
- Tyson Breaded Stuffed Chicken Entrées (x1 box): $3.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (0.5 lb): $0.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Honey
- Salt and pepper
- Dry spaghetti
- Milk (a splash for the eggs)
- Cooking oil or cooking spray