Market Basket Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Tenders: $3.49 lb.
- Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks: $2.29 lb.
- Bertolino Foods Fresh Beef Meatballs: $2/$6.00
- Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni: $2/$6.00
- Hebrew National Franks: $4.99 9.43-12 oz.
- Old Tyme Red Franks: $4.49 12 oz.
- Turkey Franks: $2.99 16 oz.
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast: $4.49 lb.
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.99 lb.
- Fresh Chicken Wings: $1.99 lb.
- Marinated Chicken Breast: $4.49 lb.
- Sweet Italian Sausage or Brats: $2.49 19 oz.
- Ground Beef 85% Lean: $9.99 8-16 oz.
- Smoked Rope Sausage or Beddar Cheddar Links: $3.99 12-14 oz.
- Kielbasa Smoked: $3.99 12 oz.
- Sliced Bacon: $4.99 12 oz.
- Pepperoni: $3.99 5-6 oz.
- American Cheese: $3.99 lb.
- Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese: $2.99 lb.
- Chicken Short Cuts: $2/$6.00
- Fully Cooked Chicken Meatballs: $6.99 12 oz.
- Ham Steak Uncured: $3.49 6 oz.
- Fresh Pasta (Linguine, Fettuccine, Skillet Gnocchi): $2.49 lb.
- Top Round Roast: $4.99 lb.
- Fresh Boneless Pork Butts: $2.49 lb.
- Baby Back Ribs: $9.99 lb.
- Pork Tenderloin or Pork Loin Fillet: $7.99 18.4-24 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Deli Salads (Potato, Macaroni, Cole Slaw): $3.49 3-lb. container
- Simply Potatoes: $2/$6.00
- Reser's Side Dishes: $3.99 17-20 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Macaroni Salad
Description: Golden oven-baked chicken tenders coated in seasoned breadcrumbs make a perfectly crunchy, kid-approved dinner that is way easier than frying. Served alongside a scoop of creamy deli macaroni salad, this is a classic plate that kids aged 5-12 will happily clean up.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Tenders ($3.49 lb.), Deli Salads - Macaroni ($3.49 3-lb. container)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb. of chicken tenders (roughly 6-8 strips total) for 2 people. Scoop approximately 1 cup of macaroni salad per person from the 3-lb. container - save the rest for Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Tenders - The Cozy Cook
- Chicken Macaroni Salad - The Skinnyish Dish
- Crispy Chicken Tender Salad - Big Delicious Life

Tuesday
Meal: Spaghetti and Beef Meatballs
Description: A timeless kid favorite - a big bowl of spaghetti topped with tender beef meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, finished with a sprinkle of Mozzarella cheese. Simple, familiar, and guaranteed to get two thumbs up from any child at the table.
Sale items used: Bertolino Foods Fresh Beef Meatballs ($2/$6.00 - buy one pkg.), Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese ($2.99 lb. - buy a small amount)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about half a package of fresh beef meatballs (roughly 6-8 meatballs) for 2 people. Cook about 4 oz. of spaghetti (pantry staple) and top with jarred marinara. Shred or slice a small amount of mozzarella on top.
Recipes:
- Spaghetti and Meatballs - Once Upon a Chef
- Spaghetti & Meatballs Kid Style - Food.com
- Easy Homemade Meatball Recipe - I Heart Naptime

Wednesday
Meal: Backyard-Style Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks with Potato Salad
Description: Lollipop drumsticks are a fun and totally kid-friendly format - the meat is pushed down to the bottom of the bone so kids can hold them like a handle and eat without mess. Brush with a simple BBQ glaze and bake or grill, then plate with a generous scoop of creamy deli potato salad from Monday's container.
Sale items used: Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks ($2.29 lb.), Deli Salads - Potato (leftover from Monday's 3-lb. container)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb. of lollipop drumsticks (approximately 3-4 drumsticks per person). Scoop about 1 cup of potato salad per person from the remaining deli container.
Recipes:
- Chicken Lollipop Drumsticks with Sticky BBQ Sauce - Camille's Comforting Cuisine
- Chicken Drumsticks with Potato Salad - Love Food Hate Waste
- The Best Chicken Lollipops - Alphafoodie

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Ravioli Bake with Mozzarella
Description: Fresh cheese or meat ravioli baked in a simple marinara sauce and blanketed with stretchy melted mozzarella cheese - basically a kid-friendly lasagna with barely any effort. This bubbly, cheesy bake is warm, comforting, and totally approachable for even the pickiest eaters.
Sale items used: Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni ($2/$6.00 - buy one pkg.), Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese (leftover from Tuesday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One package of fresh ravioli is plenty for 2 people. Layer in a small baking dish with about 1 cup of jarred marinara and top generously with the remaining mozzarella. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
Recipes:
- Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli - Salt & Lavender
- Cheesy Baked Ravioli - Cooking For My Soul
- Cheesy Ravioli Bake - Cooking in the Midwest

Friday
Meal: Hot Dog and Frank Night with Cole Slaw
Description: Friday night is made for the ultimate kid-pleasing meal - a plate of hot dogs and franks served in soft buns with classic toppings like ketchup, mustard, and American cheese. A scoop of tangy cole slaw on the side rounds out this backyard cookout feel, even if you are eating at the kitchen table.
Sale items used: Hebrew National Franks ($4.99 9.43-12 oz.), Deli Salads - Cole Slaw ($3.49 3-lb. container - buy one fresh or use any remaining), American Cheese ($3.99 lb. - small deli amount)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2-3 franks per person from the package (the Hebrew National pack has plenty for two). Ask the deli for a small amount of American cheese - about 4 slices is all you need. Serve 1 cup of cole slaw per person. Hot dog buns are a pantry/bread aisle add-on.
Recipes:
- Hot Dog with Coleslaw - Dietz & Watson
- Hot Dogs with Coleslaw - RICARDO
- Sweet and Savory: Ultimate Slaw Dogs with Creamy Coleslaw - The House of Elyn Ryn

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Tenders (0.75 lb.): $2.62
- Deli Macaroni + Potato Salad (3-lb. container, covers Monday and Wednesday): $3.49
- Deli Cole Slaw (3-lb. container, covers Friday): $3.49
- Bertolino Foods Fresh Beef Meatballs (1 pkg., part of 2/$6 deal - buy 2 to activate deal): $6.00
- Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese (0.5 lb.): $1.50
- Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni (1 pkg., part of 2/$6 deal - buy 2 to activate deal - use second pkg. later in the week or freeze): $6.00
- Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb.): $2.29
- Hebrew National Franks (1 pkg.): $4.99
- American Cheese (0.25 lb. from deli): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Spaghetti (1 lb. box)
- Jarred marinara sauce (24 oz. jar - used Tuesday and Thursday)
- Breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned, for Monday tenders)
- Eggs (1-2, for breading chicken tenders)
- BBQ sauce (for Wednesday drumsticks)
- Hot dog buns (1 pkg.)
- Ketchup and mustard
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of "Buy on sale" items: Chicken Tenders $2.62 + Deli Salads (Macaroni/Potato) $3.49 + Deli Cole Slaw $3.49 + Beef Meatballs $6.00 + Mozzarella $1.50 + Fresh Ravioli $6.00 + Lollipop Drumsticks $2.29 + Hebrew National Franks $4.99 + American Cheese $1.00 = $31.38

Total: $31.38 for 2 people | $15.69 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the Market Basket sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Market Basket store for actual pricing. The 2/$6.00 deal items require purchasing two packages to receive the sale price - plan accordingly or check with your store for single-item pricing.