Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Spiral Ham with Honey-Glazed Carrots
Description: Sweet, juicy spiral ham slices are warmed in the oven until tender, so kids can pull the slices apart by hand. Carrots are simmered in a little butter and honey until soft and sweet, like candy.
Sale items used: Kroger Spiral Ham, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 2 lbs of spiral ham (assumed total weight). Ask the meat counter for the smallest portion available, and plan on about 1/2 lb per person tonight, with the rest saved for leftover sandwiches. Use about 1/2 lb of carrots (4 to 5 medium) with 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp honey. Cover the ham with foil and warm it at 325 F for about 25 to 30 minutes while the carrots cook on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Honey Carrot Glazed Ham
- Glazed Ham With Roasted Carrots
- Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham

Tuesday
Meal: Spaghetti with Ground Beef Meat Sauce
Description: A mild, kid-friendly meat sauce made with browned ground beef and jarred pasta sauce is spooned over twirly spaghetti. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan and dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground beef (assumed total weight), 1 jar of pasta sauce, and about 6 oz dry spaghetti. Brown the beef, drain it, and stir in the sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes. This makes a generous dinner for 2 with a little left over for lunch.
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 sauteed with a pinch of salt and piled onto soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with melty cheese. They are easy for small hands to hold and fun to eat.
Sale items used: Kroger Beef Shaved Steak, King's Hawaiian Rolls, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the whole pack of shaved steak (about 1 lb assumed) and cook it in a skillet for 5 minutes. Use 6 rolls for 3 sliders each, with 1 slice or small handful of cheese per slider. Brush the tops with melted butter and bake 5 minutes at 350 F to melt the cheese. Save the remaining rolls and cheese for Thursday breakfast sandwiches or snacks.
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: Soft, fluffy scrambled eggs are served with browned breakfast sausage patties and warm, flaky biscuits. It is a cozy, familiar dinner that kids love.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Swaggerty's Farm Breakfast Sausage Rolls, Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs (3 per person) with a splash of milk. Slice about half the sausage roll (about 1/2 lb) into 6 patties, and save the rest in the freezer. Bake 4 biscuits from the can (2 per person) according to the package, and refrigerate the remaining dough for another day or bake all and save extras for snacks.
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: Crispy breaded stuffed chicken bakes in the oven with no fuss and is served with crunchy carrot sticks and sweet apple slices. It is an easy, no-mess meal kids can help assemble.
Sale items used: Tyson Breaded Stuffed Chicken Entrées, Kroger Carrots, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Bake 2 entrées (1 per person, or 2 for hungry eaters) from 1 box, following the package directions (usually about 30 minutes at 400 F). Cut 4 to 5 carrots into sticks from the Monday bag. Slice 2 Honeycrisp apples (about 1 lb assumed total weight), and serve with ranch or a little peanut butter for dipping.
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 (2 lbs): $3.98
- Kroger Carrots (x1 bag): $1.99
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.99
- Kroger Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.69
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (x1 pack): $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 Roll (x1): $3.49
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (x1 can): $1.79
- Tyson Breaded Stuffed Chicken Entrées (x1 box): $3.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.77

Pantry staples needed:
- Honey
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Dry spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Milk
- Ranch dressing or peanut butter for dipping (optional)