Kroger Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Pork Half Loin: $1.99/lb
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs: $1.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Beef: $3.10/lb
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast: $1.99/lb
- Jimmy Dean Bacon: $4.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack: $4.99
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage Roll: $3.99
- Kroger Cooked or Raw Extra-Large Shrimp: $9.99
- Kroger Chicken Party Wings: $2.00/lb
- Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portion: $12.99
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb
- Home Chef Chicken Tenders: $5.99
- Private Selection Angus Patties Frozen: $12.99
- Perdue Frozen Chicken: $4.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Russet Potatoes: $1.99 (bag)
- Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes: $1.99 (bag)
- Washington Rainier Cherries: $4.99/lb
- Private Selection Black Diamond Strawberries: $3.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Herb Boneless Pork Loin with Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: Two thick-cut boneless pork loin chops are rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, then roasted to juicy perfection alongside chunky russet potato wedges seasoned with butter and herbs. This hearty, satisfying meal comes together in about an hour and delivers rich, savory flavor at an incredible value for two.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Half Loin, Russet Potatoes, Land O Lakes Butter, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes roasting
Serving note: Cut approximately 1 to 1.5 lbs of pork loin for two generous portions (roughly 2 thick chops), and use 2 to 3 medium russet potatoes cut into wedges, enough for two full side servings.
Recipes:
- Garlic Herb Butter Baked Pork Loin and Potatoes
- Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Pork Loin and Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Bush's Picante Beans Skillet
Description: Sliced Johnsonville smoked sausage is browned in a skillet with Bush's Picante Beans, diced onion, and garlic, creating a bold, smoky one-pan dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. Served over or alongside Sara Lee bread for dipping, this weeknight skillet is deeply flavorful and budget-friendly at its best.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack, Bush's Best Beans Picante, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce, Sara Lee Bread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the smoked sausage party pack (approximately 12 to 14 oz) sliced into coins for two hearty servings, and use 2 cans of Bush's Picante Beans to build a thick, saucy skillet base.
Recipes:
- Savory Sausage and Bean Supper
- Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage
- Easy Smoked Sausage Cowboy Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Garlic Butter Gourmet Potatoes
Description: Two Kroger Atlantic Salmon fillet portions are pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet with Land O Lakes butter and garlic until golden and flaky, then finished with a squeeze of lemon. Alongside, halved Private Selection gourmet potatoes are sauteed in garlic butter until creamy inside and lightly crisped, making this an elegant yet effortless dinner for two.
Sale items used: Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portion, Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes, Land O Lakes Butter, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase one package of Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portions which typically contains two individual fillets sized perfectly for two people, and use roughly half the bag of gourmet potatoes (about 1 to 1.5 lbs) for two generous side servings.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
- Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Wings with Coleslaw and Pasta Sauce Dipping Sauce
Description: Kroger Chicken Party Wings are seasoned with McCormick spices and baked or air-fried to crispy, golden perfection, then served with creamy Kroger Coleslaw on the side and a warm, herbed pasta sauce as a bold dipping sauce. This fun, casual dinner for two delivers that game-night feel with excellent sale prices across every component.
Sale items used: Kroger Chicken Party Wings, Kroger Coleslaw, Pasta Sauce, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 to 45 minutes baking
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings for two people (roughly 8 to 10 individual wing pieces), serve with half the 1 lb container of Kroger Coleslaw, and heat half the jar of pasta sauce as a warm dipping sauce.
Recipes:
- Crispy Chicken Wings with Coleslaw
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with 3 Sauces
- Dipping Sauce For Chicken Wings (12 Sauces)

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Smashed Gourmet Potatoes and Strawberry Crunch Cake Dessert
Description: Plump Kroger Extra-Large Shrimp are sauteed in a generous pool of Land O Lakes butter and minced garlic, seasoned with McCormick spices, and served over smashed, buttery Private Selection gourmet potatoes that are lightly crisped for texture. The meal ends on a sweet note with slices of the sale-priced Strawberry Crunch Cake for a celebratory end-of-week dessert.
Sale items used: Kroger Cooked or Raw Extra-Large Shrimp, Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes, Land O Lakes Butter, McCormick Seasoning or Sauce, Strawberry Crunch Cake
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of shrimp for two people (roughly 16 to 20 extra-large shrimp), use 1 to 1.5 lbs of gourmet potatoes smashed and pan-crisped, and serve two slices of Strawberry Crunch Cake for dessert.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Mashed Potatoes
- Shrimp Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Garlic Shrimp

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Pork Half Loin (approx. 1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Party Pack (1 pack, use half): $4.99
- Kroger Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portion (1 pack, 2 fillets): $12.99
- Kroger Chicken Party Wings (approx. 2 lbs): $4.00
- Kroger Extra-Large Shrimp (approx. 1 lb): $9.99
- Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $1.99
- Private Selection Red or Gold Gourmet Potatoes (1 bag, used across 2 meals): $1.99
- Bush's Best Beans Picante (2 cans): $1.98
- Kroger Coleslaw (1 container): $1.99
- Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.99
- McCormick Seasoning or Sauce (1 packet or bottle): $0.99
- Land O Lakes Butter (1 package): $3.79
- Sara Lee Bread (1 loaf): $2.99
- Strawberry Crunch Cake (1 cake): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing and roasting)
- Garlic (fresh cloves or minced, used across all 5 meals)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (for the salmon, 1 lemon)
- Dried rosemary or Italian herbs (for pork loin, supplement McCormick if needed)
- Onion (1 medium, for the sausage and bean skillet)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil (for baking wings)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of all "Buy on sale" items: Boneless Pork Half Loin $2.99 + Johnsonville Smoked Sausage $4.99 + Kroger Salmon $12.99 + Chicken Wings $4.00 + Shrimp $9.99 + Russet Potatoes $1.99 + Gourmet Potatoes $1.99 + Bush's Beans x2 $1.98 + Coleslaw $1.99 + Pasta Sauce $2.99 + McCormick $0.99 + Butter $3.79 + Sara Lee Bread $2.99 + Strawberry Crunch Cake $3.00 = $57.67

Total: $57.67 for 2 people | $28.84 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Kroger store for actual pricing.