Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $2.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.49/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef: $3.99/lb
- Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Marinated Pork Tenderloin or Filet: $7.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats: $6.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $10.99/lb
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets or Shrimp Skewers: $8.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $6.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $1.99 each
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $4.99 each
- Wright Smoked Sausage: $5.29 each
- Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in: $2.99/lb
- Pork Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Pork Belly Half: $4.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Brisket Whole: $5.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Boneless Wings: $3.69/lb
- Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties: $5.99 for 4 ct./21.2 oz. pkg.
- Holten's Party Pack Burgers: $7.99 for 6 lb. box
- Holten's Smashed Burgers or Sliders: $8.99 for 24-32 oz.
- Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast: $5.99 for 48 oz.
- Bob Evans Side: $2.99 each
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Brats: $4.99 each
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $4.99 each
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burger or Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Skewers: BOGO

Vegetables on sale:
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: $2.99 each (1.5 lb. bag), BOGO; Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: $4.99 each (3 lb. bag); Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $1.99 each
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions: $0.99/lb
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers: $2.99 for 2 lb. bag
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.49/lb
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes: $2.99 for 1.5 lbs.
- Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce: $1.99/lb
- Dole Salad Blends or Premium Classics: $2.49 for 5-12 oz.
- Earthbound Farm Organic Vegetable Trays: $4.99 for 36 oz.
- Extra Large Avocados: $1.99 each
- California Black Plums: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Trays: $3.99 for 42 oz.
- Gold Kiwi: $2.99 for 2 lb. pkg.
- Large Seedless Watermelon: $2.49 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Backyard Smash Burgers
Description: A juicy smash-style beef patty gets pressed thin and sizzled on a hot skillet until crispy at the edges, then topped with a melty slice of American cheese on a soft bun - a classic kid-approved dinner that feels like a backyard cookout any night of the week. Keep it simple with ketchup and a side of mini cucumbers for a fun, easy meal.
Sale items used: Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties (4 ct. pack, use 1-2 patties), Kraft Singles, Meijer Hamburger Buns, Seedless Mini Cucumbers, Kraft Ketchup
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 to 2 patties from the 4-pack (extras freeze well), 1 to 2 slices of Kraft Singles, 1 bun, and a small handful of sliced cucumbers on the side
Recipes:
- Easy Homemade Smash Burger Recipe
- Homemade Smash Burgers
- The Best Smash Burger Recipe with Crispy Edges and Juicy Centers

Tuesday
Meal: Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Creamer Potatoes
Description: Tender chicken drumsticks get seasoned with simple pantry spices and roasted in the oven alongside buttery creamer potatoes until golden and cooked through - a comforting and familiar dinner that kids love to pick up and eat with their hands. The little potatoes get perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside with just a bit of butter and salt.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1.5 lb. bag), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 45 minutes (10 minutes prep, 35 minutes oven time)
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 drumsticks (about 0.5 lb), roughly half the 1.5 lb. bag of creamer potatoes (save the rest for Friday), and 1 tablespoon of butter on the potatoes
Recipes:
- Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Oven Baked One Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Sweet Corn Skillet
Description: Sliced smoked sausage gets browned in a skillet with sweet corn cut fresh off the cob and a little butter for a quick, savory one-pan dinner that kids think is totally fun and delicious. The sweet corn adds a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the smoky sausage, and the whole meal comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Brats (1 pack), Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of a smoked sausage rope (slice into coins, roughly 3 to 4 oz.), 2 ears of corn cut off the cob, a quarter of a small onion diced, and 1 tablespoon of butter
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage And Potatoes (One Skillet)
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet
- Quick and Easy Kielbasa Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with All the Toppings
Description: Seasoned ground beef gets cooked up and piled into soft flour tortillas with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh tomatoes for a fun build-your-own taco night that kids absolutely love. Keep the seasoning mild with just cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt so the flavors are familiar and not spicy at all.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef, Mission Tortilla Wraps, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Daisy Sour Cream, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb. of ground beef, 2 to 3 tortilla wraps, about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese per taco, a dollop of sour cream, a few slices of tomato, and a small handful of shredded lettuce
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Ground Beef Tacos {Easy 10 Minute Recipe!}
- Classic Ground Beef Taco Recipe (with Crispy Shells)

Friday
Meal: Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets with Roasted Creamer Potatoes and a Fruit Tray
Description: A pre-seasoned Sea Cuisine salmon fillet bakes up easily in the oven - choose a mild flavor like lemon herb or garlic butter - and pairs with roasted creamer potatoes left over from Tuesday for a simple and nutritious end-of-week dinner. The colorful Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Tray makes a festive and sweet side that kids will get excited to eat, especially for a July 4th week meal.
Sale items used: Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets (use 1 fillet, about 0.5 lb.), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (remaining half of 1.5 lb. bag from Tuesday), Fresh from Meijer Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Trays, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 30 minutes (5 minutes prep, 25 minutes oven time)
Serving note: Use 1 salmon fillet (approximately 0.5 lb.), the remaining half-bag of creamer potatoes from Tuesday, and serve the fruit tray as a fun colorful side - the fruit tray serves multiple people so store leftovers in the fridge
Recipes:
- Easy One Pan Baked Salmon and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Potatoes
- 30-Minute Sheet Pan Salmon and Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties (x1 pack, 4 ct./21.2 oz.): $5.99
- Meijer Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns (x1 pack, 8 ct.): $1.99
- Kraft Singles (x1 pack): $3.49
- Kraft Mayo or Heinz Ketchup (x1 bottle): $2.99
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers (x1 bag, 2 lb.): $2.99
- Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb. - portioned from family pack): $2.49
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (x1 bag, 1.5 lb. BOGO - buy 1 get 1, pay for 1): $2.99
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks (x1 pack): $2.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Brats (x1 pack): $4.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears): $3.98
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions (0.25 lb.): $0.25
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb.): $2.00
- Mission Tortilla Wraps (x1 pack): $1.99
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x1 pack): $1.99
- Daisy Sour Cream (x1 tub): $1.49
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb.): $1.25
- Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce (0.25 lb.): $0.50
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets (0.5 lb.): $4.50
- Fresh from Meijer Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Trays (x1 tray, 42 oz.): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Taco seasoning (mild) or individual spices listed above