Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Country Style Ribs: $2.99 lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79 lb
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $5.99 lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats: $4.79
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19 lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99 lb
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $10.29 lb
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.99 lb
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets or Shrimp Skewers: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99 lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99 lb
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham: $10.29 lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese: $6.99 lb
- Meijer Cooked or Raw Shrimp: $8.99 BOGO 40%
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.79 lb
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck Patties: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins or Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.99 lb
- Meijer Bacon: $3.99 final price
- Ball Park Meat Franks: 2/$5
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.49
- Kevin's Ready to Heat Chicken Meal: $8.99
- Eckrich Ham: $5.99 lb
- Eckrich Turkey: $8.49 lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Locally Grown Asparagus: $2.49 lb
- Tray Pack Corn: $3.79 4 ct
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29 lb
- Wild Wonders or Angel Sweet Tomatoes: $4.99 1.5 lb container
- Multicolor Peppers or Seedless Mini English Cucumbers: BOGO $1
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: BOGO FREE
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 6 ct

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake
Description: Ground chuck is browned and mixed with Prego pasta sauce and Barilla pasta, then topped with melted Meijer shredded cheese for a bubbly, crowd-pleasing bake. Kids love digging into this warm, cheesy, saucy dish that tastes like homemade restaurant pasta.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck ($5.99 lb), Barilla Pasta (3/$4), Prego Pasta Sauce (3/$5), Meijer Shredded Cheese (3/$5)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground chuck, 3 cups dry pasta, 1 jar pasta sauce, and 1.5 cups shredded cheese to fill 4 generous plates
Recipes:
- Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Casserole
- Ground Beef Pasta Bake

Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Tender Basket with Corn on the Cob
Description: Boneless chicken tenderloins are coated in a simple seasoned breading and baked until golden and crispy, served alongside buttery corn on the cob. This is the ultimate kid-approved dinner that feels like a fun restaurant night at home.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99 lb), Tray Pack Corn ($3.79 4 ct), Heinz Tomato Ketchup (2/$6), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2/$4)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins (about 3-4 tenders per kid), 4 ears of corn (1 per person), and ketchup for dipping
Recipes:
- Corn Meal Crusted Chicken Tenders
- Devilish Chicken & Corn on the Cob
- Chicken, Corn + Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner

Wednesday
Meal: Build-Your-Own Cheeseburgers with Creamer Potatoes
Description: Juicy Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck Patties are grilled or pan-fried and served on Aunt Millie's bread with Kraft Singles cheese and all the classic toppings kids love. Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes are roasted on the side for a fun twist on fries.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck Patties ($8.99), Kraft Singles (2/$8), Aunt Millie's Bread ($2.49), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (BOGO FREE), Heinz Tomato Ketchup (2/$6), Mt. Olive Pickles (2/$5)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 patties from the pack, 4 Kraft Singles slices, 4 slices of bread, and 1 bag of creamer potatoes halved and roasted for the whole family
Recipes:
- Cheeseburger Mashed Potatoes
- Cheeseburger Twice Baked Potatoes
- Cheeseburger Casserole with Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Simmered Pork Country Style Ribs with Buttered Corn
Description: Pork country style ribs are seasoned simply and slow-cooked in the oven until tender and fall-apart, then glazed with a touch of ketchup for a sweet, sticky finish kids will devour. Serve with leftover corn from the tray pack for a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Country Style Ribs ($2.99 lb), Tray Pack Corn ($3.79 4 ct - remaining from Tuesday or a second pack), Heinz Tomato Ketchup (2/$6), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2/$4)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of ribs (about 2-3 pieces per person), season with Grill Mates, glaze with ketchup, and serve with 1 ear of corn per person
Recipes:
- BBQ Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
- Slow Cooker Country-Style Pork Ribs
- Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

Friday
Meal: Fun Friday Hot Dog and Mac Night
Description: Ball Park Meat Franks are grilled or pan-cooked and served in Aunt Millie's bread with classic toppings, paired with a creamy homemade mac and cheese made with Barilla pasta and Meijer shredded cheese. Friday nights call for something simple, silly, and totally kid-approved - this meal delivers big smiles.
Sale items used: Ball Park Meat Franks (2/$5), Aunt Millie's Bread ($2.49), Barilla Pasta (3/$4), Meijer Shredded Cheese (3/$5), Kraft Singles (2/$8), Heinz Tomato Ketchup (2/$6), Mt. Olive Pickles (2/$5)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 hot dogs (2 per person), 8 slices of bread, 2 cups dry pasta for mac and cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheese melted into a simple cheese sauce
Recipes:
- Homemade Hot Dog Mac and Cheese
- Mac and Cheese Hot Dogs
- Mac And Cheese With Hot Dogs

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs for Monday): $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck Patties (4-pack for Wednesday): $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1.5 lbs for Tuesday): $5.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Country Style Ribs (2 lbs for Thursday): $5.98
- Ball Park Meat Franks (2 packs for Friday): $5.00
- Barilla Pasta (3 boxes - covers Monday and Friday): $4.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (1 jar for Monday): $1.67
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (3 bags - covers Monday and Friday): $5.00
- Kraft Singles (1 pack - covers Wednesday and Friday): $4.00
- Aunt Millie's Bread (2 loaves - covers Wednesday and Friday): $4.98
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (BOGO FREE - 2 bags for price of 1): $3.99
- Tray Pack Corn (2 trays of 4 ct - covers Tuesday and Thursday): $7.58
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (2 bottles - covers all week): $6.00
- Mt. Olive Pickles (1 jar - covers Wednesday and Friday): $2.50
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2 packs - covers Tuesday and Thursday): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for corn and mac and cheese sauce)
- Milk (for mac and cheese sauce)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for baking chicken and potatoes)
- All-purpose flour (for breading chicken tenders)
- Breadcrumbs (for breading chicken tenders)
- Eggs (for breading chicken tenders)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $77.67 for 4 people | $19.42 per person

DISCLAIMER

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