Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz.
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger
- Smithfield Bacon: BOGO
- Tyson Trimmed & Ready Fresh Chicken or All Natural Frozen Raw Chicken Breasts, Wings or Tenders: BOGO
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: BOGO
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope: 2/$7
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: $10.99 for 4 ct./21.28 oz.
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: 2/$8, final 2/$7
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.
- Fresh from Meijer Diced or Sliced Vegetables: BOGO
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Mini Seedless Watermelons, Large Cantaloupe Melons or Nectarines: BOGO
- Mandarin Oranges: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Blueberries: $2.99 each
- Plantain Bananas: 2/$1

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned with simple salt, pepper, and garlic powder are roasted until golden and crispy - a total crowd-pleaser for kids. Served alongside a buttery ear of sweet corn straight from the tray pack, this is a classic summer dinner that is easy to eat with your hands.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2 to 3 drumsticks) for one person, costing about $0.75. Pull 1 ear of corn from the tray pack. Total oven time is about 55 minutes, so preheat the oven while you season the chicken to keep things moving.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Prego Pasta Skillet
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is browned in a skillet and tossed with tender Meijer pasta and a ladle of Prego pasta sauce for a quick, hearty one-pan dinner kids absolutely love. Everything comes together in about 20 minutes and the familiar cheesy-tomato flavor makes it a guaranteed hit.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (2/$6), Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (3/$5), Meijer Pasta ($1), Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese (3/$6)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 4 to 5 oz. of sausage (roughly one-quarter of a sausage rope) for one person. Cook about 2 oz. (roughly 1 cup dry) of Meijer pasta. Spoon on about one-third of a jar of Prego sauce and top with a small handful of shredded cheese. Leftover sausage and sauce can be refrigerated for later in the week.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions with Multicolor Peppers
Description: A single salmon portion is pan-seared in a little butter until flaky and golden, then served alongside colorful sauteed multicolor peppers for a bright and mild dinner that even picky eaters enjoy. The peppers turn sweet when cooked, making them much more kid-friendly than raw, and the whole meal is on the table in under 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions ($8.99 for 12 oz.), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 12 oz. package contains multiple portions; use 1 portion (approximately 4 to 6 oz.) for one person. Slice and saute half of one multicolor pepper. The remaining salmon portions can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for later use, and the remaining peppers will be used again on Friday.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Meijer Pasta and Prego Sauce - CORRECTION: see below
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is cooked with McCormick taco seasoning and served over cooked Meijer pasta with a spoonful of Prego sauce stirred in, creating a mild and fun taco-pasta mashup that kids find exciting to eat. Top with a little shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a creamy, familiar finish.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), Meijer Pasta ($1), Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (3/$5), Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese (3/$6), Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (3/$4), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The Jennie-O package is 3 lbs.; cook about 0.5 lb. of ground turkey for one serving (cost approximately $0.50 of the package). Portion and freeze the remaining ground turkey in 0.5 lb. portions for future meals. Cook about 2 oz. of pasta and use about one-quarter jar of Prego sauce. Add a small handful of shredded cheese and one Daisy sour cream single on the side.
Recipes:
- Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls
- Easy Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls

Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Ground Turkey and Multicolor Pepper Rice Bowls
Description: Browned ground turkey is cooked with sliced multicolor peppers and a splash of simple seasoning, then spooned over a warm serving of Minute Rice Ready to Serve for a colorful, filling bowl that kids enjoy building themselves. The sweet peppers and mild turkey make this a no-fuss, no-spice dinner that feels fun and satisfying.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb. of the previously portioned and thawed ground turkey (cost approximately $0.50 of the original package). Use 1 remaining multicolor pepper, sliced. Use 1 cup of Minute Rice Ready to Serve (one container from the 3-pack). Season simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder from the pantry.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.75
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack of 8 ct.): $6.99
- Eckrich Sausage Rope (1 pack, buying 2 at 2/$6): $3.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (3 jars at 3/$5): $5.00
- Meijer Pasta (1 box): $1.00
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (1 bag at 3/$6): $2.00
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (1 pack, 12 oz.): $8.99
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack of 3 ct.): $3.49
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 package, 3 lbs.): $8.97
- Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (3/$4, 1 single): $1.34
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3 at 3/$5): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Butter or cooking oil
- Paprika (optional, for chicken)