Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned with simple salt, pepper, and garlic powder are a guaranteed kid-pleaser, served alongside buttery roasted potato wedges and fresh sweet corn on the cob. This classic, hands-on meal is easy to eat and fun for kids to pick up and enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn ($4/$1), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes baking
Serving note: Buy approximately 1.5 lbs of drumsticks (about 4-5 pieces) for 2 people at $0.99/lb, totaling roughly $1.49. Pick up 2 ears of sweet corn. One 5 lb. bag of russet potatoes will cover this meal and Thursday's pasta bake. Since total cook time is about 60 minutes, preheat the oven while you prep the potatoes to keep things moving.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks And Potatoes - K's Cuisine

Tuesday
Meal: Sausage Link and Bell Pepper Skillet over Creamette Pasta
Description: Sliced sausage links and colorful bell pepper strips are sauteed together in a simple skillet and served over tender pasta, creating a hearty and colorful one-pan meal kids will love. The mild, savory sausage paired with sweet bell peppers keeps flavors familiar and approachable.
Sale items used: Eckrich Sausage Links 13-14 oz. ($2.29 each), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 13-14 oz. package of Eckrich sausage links is the right amount for 2 people with pasta. Use 2 bell peppers and about 8 oz. (half a 12-16 oz. box) of Creamette pasta. The remaining pasta can be stored for another use.
Recipes:
- EASY Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta Dinner

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables
Description: Tender bone-in pork loin chops are pan-seared to a golden crust with simple seasoning, then finished in the oven for a juicy, kid-friendly main. A bag of Meijer frozen steamable vegetables rounds out the plate with an easy, no-fuss side that goes straight from the freezer to the table.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone In ($1.99/lb), Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables 12 oz. ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes cook time
Serving note: Buy approximately 1.25 lbs of pork loin assorted chops (2 chops) for 2 people at $1.99/lb, totaling roughly $2.49. One 12 oz. bag of steamable vegetables is the right size for 2 servings.

Thursday
Meal: Breakfast Sausage Roll Pasta Bake with Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Crumbled breakfast sausage is mixed with cooked pasta and a simple cream of mushroom soup sauce, then topped with a generous layer of melted Kraft shredded cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. This cheesy, comforting casserole is the kind of meal kids ask for again and again.
Sale items used: Meijer Breakfast Sausage Roll 12-16 oz. ($2.79 each), Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz. ($2/$5), Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 10.5 oz. ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 25 minutes baking
Serving note: One 12-16 oz. breakfast sausage roll feeds 2 people generously in a bake. Use about 8 oz. of Creamette pasta (half a box, second box from Tuesday's purchase) and one 7-8 oz. bag of Kraft shredded cheese. One can of cream of mushroom soup thinned with a splash of milk makes the sauce. Since the Kraft cheese deal requires buying 2 bags at $2.50 each, the second bag can be used as a snack or saved. Make-ahead tip: assemble the bake earlier in the day and refrigerate, then pop it in the oven at dinner time.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake | Tried and True Recipes

Friday
Meal: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers on Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns with Seedless Mini Cucumbers
Description: Crispy pan-seared salmon burgers are served on soft stadium buns with a simple spread of mayo and a slice of cheese, making a fun fish sandwich kids will actually enjoy. Cool, crunchy sliced mini cucumbers on the side keep things fresh and easy.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. ($4.99 each), Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct./14-15 oz. ($2/$5), Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz. (second bag from Thursday's purchase, already bought)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One 10 oz. package of Black Pearl salmon burgers contains 2 burgers, which is the perfect amount for 2 people. One pack of Aunt Millie's stadium buns covers both burgers with plenty of buns left over. One 1 lb. bag of mini cucumbers provides ample slices for 2 servings. Note: the Aunt Millie's bun deal is 2 packs for $5, so a second pack is included in the cost but can be used for lunches or the sausage skillet leftovers.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears): $0.50
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (x1): $1.00
- Eckrich Sausage Links 13-14 oz. (x1): $2.29
- Bell Peppers (x2): $2.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. (x2 boxes): $2.00
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone In (1.25 lbs): $2.49
- Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables 12 oz. (x1): $1.00
- Meijer Breakfast Sausage Roll 12-16 oz. (x1): $2.79
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz. (x2 bags): $5.00
- Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 10.5 oz. (x1): $1.00
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. (x1): $4.99
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns (x2 packs): $5.00
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag (x1): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for searing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Butter (for corn and potatoes)
- Milk (small splash for Thursday's pasta bake sauce)
- Mayonnaise (for salmon burger spread)