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
- Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties: $5.99 for 4 ct./21.2 oz. pkg.
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Brats: $4.99 each
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets or Shrimp Skewers: $8.99/lb
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $4.99 each
- Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Marinated Pork Tenderloin or Filet: $7.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $10.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Brisket Whole: $5.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $6.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $1.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Boneless Wings: $3.69/lb
- Pork Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast: $5.99 for 48 oz.
- Holten's Party Pack Burgers: $7.99 for 6 lb. box
- Holten's Smashed Burgers or Sliders: $8.99 for 24-32 oz.
- Wright Smoked Sausage: $5.29 each, Buy 5 for $4.29 each
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats: $6.99/lb
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burger or Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Skewers: BOGO
- Bob Evans Side: $2.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/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
- Pork Belly Half: $4.99/lb

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

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Backyard Smash Burgers
Description: Two juicy smashed beef patties get seared flat on a hot skillet until crispy-edged and golden, then topped with melty Kraft American cheese and served on soft Meijer hamburger buns. Kids will love building their own burgers with ketchup, a slice of tomato, and whatever toppings they enjoy most.
Sale items used: Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Meijer Hamburger Buns, Kraft Mayo or Heinz Ketchup, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 patties from the 4-count pack (1 pack total), 2 buns, 2 slices of cheese, and sliced tomato - serves 2 people with leftovers from the patty pack for another use
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: Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned with simple pantry spices like garlic powder, salt, and paprika, then roasted in the oven until golden and crispy - a total crowd-pleaser for little ones who love picking up food with their hands. Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes are tossed in butter and roasted right alongside the chicken for an easy one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1.5 lb. bag), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 50 minutes (10 minutes prep, 40 minutes oven time)
Serving note: Use 1 lb. of drumsticks (roughly 3-4 pieces), and 1 bag of creamer potatoes - easily serves 2 with potential leftover 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 Johnsonville smoked sausage gets browned in a skillet with sweet corn cut fresh off the cob and a little butter for a simple, savory dinner kids find irresistible. It comes together in under 30 minutes with barely any prep, making it a perfect midweek meal.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Brats, Bulk Sweet Corn, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half of one sausage rope (about 8 oz.) sliced into coins, 2 ears of corn cut off the cob, and half a small onion diced - serves 2 comfortably
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 is cooked in a skillet with classic taco spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, then spooned into soft Mission tortilla wraps for a build-your-own taco night kids absolutely love. Set out little bowls of shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomato, and shredded lettuce so everyone can customize their own tacos.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef, Mission Tortilla Wraps, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Daisy Sour Cream, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb. ground beef, 4-6 tortillas, a handful of shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream per taco, and a small amount of diced tomato and lettuce - serves 2 people with 2-3 tacos each
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: Pre-seasoned Sea Cuisine salmon fillets bake easily in the oven for a mild, flaky, and delicious dinner that even picky eaters tend to enjoy - the pre-applied seasoning keeps flavors simple and familiar without being spicy. Serve alongside buttery roasted creamer potatoes and a colorful Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Tray for a festive July Fourth week dinner that looks as fun as it tastes.
Sale items used: Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1.5 lb. bag), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks, Fresh from Meijer Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Trays
Prep time: 35 minutes (5 minutes prep, 30 minutes oven time)
Serving note: Use 1 lb. of salmon fillets (approximately 2 fillets), 1 bag of creamer potatoes halved and roasted, and 1 fruit tray shared between 2 people
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 Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x1 bag - used Monday and Thursday): $1.99
- Kraft Mayo or Heinz Ketchup (x1): $2.99
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb. - used Monday and Thursday): $1.25
- Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb.): $2.49
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes - 1.5 lb. bag (x2 bags, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $2.99
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks (x1): $2.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Brats (x1): $4.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears): $3.98
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions (0.5 lb.): $0.50
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb.): $2.99
- Mission Tortilla Wraps (x1 pack): $2.99
- Daisy Sour Cream (x1): $2.49
- Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce (0.25 lb.): $0.50
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets (1 lb.): $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Trays (x1, 42 oz.): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Taco seasoning packet (optional shortcut)