Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh wagyu ground beef: $5.99
- Dulano bacon: $4.99
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast: $2.49
- Farmer Focus fresh organic boneless skinless chicken breast: $4.99
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin on portions: $8.99
- Premio fresh Italian sausage family size: $6.99
- Acme true Scottish salmon: $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless beef top round London broil: $6.99
- Ocean Sea frozen organic Norwegian Atlantic salmon skinless: $9.99
- Dulano thick cut bacon: $4.99
- Chicken apple sausage family size: $5.99
- Dulano pork breakfast sausage: $2.29

Vegetables on sale:
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Nectarines: $2.79
- Honeyglow sweet pineapples: $2.99
- Honey mangos: $0.59
- Organic limes: $3.15
- Cauliflower: $2.49
- Mandarins: $2.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Wagyu Ground Beef Cheeseburger Bowls with Curly Fries
Description: Seasoned wagyu ground beef is browned in a skillet and served over a simple bowl base with tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a squirt of ketchup, making it feel just like a deconstructed cheeseburger kids will love. Crispy curly fries bake in the oven at the same time so everything hits the table together with minimal fuss.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh wagyu ground beef, tomatoes on the vine, frozen seasoned curly French fried potatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of wagyu ground beef total (roughly half a pound per person), 1 tomato on the vine diced, and half a bag of curly fries spread on a sheet pan for two; season the beef simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder from the pantry.
Recipes:
- Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries
- Cheeseburger Fries
- Burger Bowl Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast with Belgian Sugar Waffles and Maple Syrup
Description: Tender baked chicken breast is sliced and served alongside warm, crispy Belgian sugar waffles drizzled with real amber maple syrup for a sweet-and-savory combo kids absolutely adore. The chicken bakes hands-off in the oven while the waffles toast up quickly, keeping the whole meal easy and low-stress.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus fresh organic boneless skinless chicken breast, Lidl Preferred Selection Belgian sugar waffles, Lidl Preferred Selection amber maple syrup family size
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 lb total), season simply with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil, and bake at 400 degrees F for 22 to 25 minutes; toast 4 Belgian sugar waffles (2 per person) and drizzle generously with maple syrup.
Recipes:
- Chicken and Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup

Wednesday
Meal: Premio Italian Sausage and Egg Scramble with Frozen Buttermilk Pancakes
Description: Sliced Premio Italian sausage links are cooked in a skillet then combined with fluffy scrambled eggs for a hearty, protein-packed scramble that kids find fun and filling. Warm frozen buttermilk pancakes round out the plate and make this feel like a special breakfast-for-dinner night.
Sale items used: Premio fresh Italian sausage family size, Hillandale Farms medium white eggs grade A, frozen buttermilk pancakes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 to 4 sausage links from the family pack (save the rest for another meal or freeze them), crack 4 eggs total (2 per person) for the scramble, and warm 4 to 6 pancakes in the microwave or toaster per package directions; keep seasoning mild with just salt and a little butter.
Recipes:
- Sausage Pancakes
- Pancake Sausage and Egg Sliders Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pork Shoulder Roast with Pierogies and Dulano Bacon Crumbles
Description: A small portion of boneless pork shoulder is seasoned simply and roasted until tender, then served alongside pan-fried classic cheddar pierogies topped with crispy Dulano bacon crumbles for a comforting, kid-approved plate. The pierogies are the real crowd-pleaser here, with their cheesy potato filling and golden crispy edges.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast, Mrs. T's frozen pierogies classic cheddar, Dulano bacon
Prep time: 90 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of pork shoulder for two people (slice off what you need and freeze the rest or refrigerate for leftovers), cook half a pack of pierogies (about 6 to 8 pieces) in a buttered skillet, and fry 3 to 4 strips of Dulano bacon then crumble over the top; make-ahead tip - season and sear the pork shoulder earlier in the day and finish roasting at 325 degrees F so it is ready by dinnertime without a rush.
Recipes:
- Pork & Apple Pierogies
- Grandma's Sunday Dinner Pork and Kraut Pierogies

Friday
Meal: Dulano Pork Breakfast Sausage Patties with Alpenfest Spaetzle and Cream Cheese
Description: Pan-fried Dulano pork breakfast sausage patties are served alongside buttery Alpenfest spaetzle egg pasta stirred with a little cream cheese for a rich, mild, and totally kid-friendly twist on a German-style comfort plate. The cream cheese melts right into the warm spaetzle creating a creamy sauce that kids will happily twirl on their forks.
Sale items used: Dulano pork breakfast sausage, Alpenfest spaetzle German egg pasta, cream cheese spread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 4 sausage patties total (2 per person) in a skillet over medium heat, boil half a pack of spaetzle (the pack is generous so half is plenty for two), and stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream cheese spread per serving while the pasta is still hot; season with just a pinch of salt and a little butter.
Recipes:
- Best Homemade Breakfast Sausage

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh wagyu ground beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Frozen seasoned curly French fried potatoes (x1 bag): $1.99
- Tomatoes on the vine (x1): $1.49
- Farmer Focus fresh organic boneless skinless chicken breast (x1 pack): $4.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection Belgian sugar waffles (x1 pack): $3.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection amber maple syrup family size (x1): $9.99
- Premio fresh Italian sausage family size (x1 pack): $6.99
- Hillandale Farms medium white eggs grade A (x1 dozen): $2.17
- Frozen buttermilk pancakes (x1 box): $2.79
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast (x1 pack): $2.49
- Mrs. T's frozen pierogies classic cheddar (x1 box): $2.96
- Dulano bacon (x1 pack): $4.99
- Dulano pork breakfast sausage (x1 pack): $2.29
- Alpenfest spaetzle German egg pasta (x1 pack): $1.99
- Cream cheese spread (x1 pack, 2 for $2.00): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Ketchup
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for cheeseburger bowls)