Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Corrected and reordered strictly by per-serving cost:
Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on some of the best deals on this flyer: Eckrich sausage at the Buy 5 price of $1.29 a pack is practically a steal, pork loin assorted chops at $1.49/lb are one of the cheapest proteins per serving you will find anywhere, Jennie-O ground turkey at the Buy 5 price of $2.99 a package keeps a pasta night very affordable, and chicken tenderloins at $3.99/lb make a quick skillet dinner without breaking the bank. The Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers at $4.99 each are the clear premium choice this week - four individual burgers for four people comes to just under $20 on its own, making it the one splurge night. The Buy 5 multi-buy deals on Eckrich sausage and Jennie-O ground turkey are genuinely worth stacking if you can use five units across other shopping, but even buying just what you need for the week at those prices keeps the total reasonable. The Certified Angus Beef Ribeye at $14.99/lb was deliberately skipped because even a modest portion for four people would push the protein cost alone well past $20.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Creamer Potatoes and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Pork loin chops are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, making a hearty and familiar dinner kids love. The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes are boiled or microwaved alongside steamed baby-cut carrots for a complete plate that comes together in under 45 minutes.
Sale items used: Pork Loin Assorted Chops, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, Baby-Cut Carrots
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of Pork Loin Assorted Chops (roughly 4 chops), 1 package of The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, and 1 bag of Baby-Cut Carrots. The Buy 5 price on Creamer Potatoes applies only if you buy 5 units; at single-unit price this package is $3.49.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops
- Pan Seared Pork Chops
Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smok-Y Links Skillet with Ben's Original Ready Rice and Cherubs Tomatoes
Description: Eckrich Smok-Y Links are sliced and browned in a skillet until lightly caramelized on the outside, then served over Ben's Original Ready Rice with halved Cherubs Tomatoes stirred in for a pop of color and sweetness. This is a quick, smoky, one-pan dinner that kids find fun and satisfying.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Li'l Smokies, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Cherubs Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 pack of Eckrich Smok-Y Links at the Buy 5 price of $1.29 (requires buying 5 total Eckrich packs; if not buying 5, single price is $2.29), 2 pouches of Ben's Original Ready Rice at $1.99 each, and 1 package of Cherubs Tomatoes at $3.69. Two pouches of ready rice feed 4 people generously.
Wednesday
Meal: Jennie-O Ground Turkey Pasta with Prego Pasta Sauce
Description: Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey is browned in a skillet, then simmered with Prego Pasta Sauce and tossed with cooked Creamette Pasta for a classic, kid-approved spaghetti-style dinner. Top with Kraft Shredded Cheese for a melty finish the whole table will enjoy.
Sale items used: Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey, Prego Pasta Sauce or Minute Rice, Creamette Pasta, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 package of Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey at the Buy 5 price of $2.99 (requires buying 5 total; single price is $3.99), 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce at the Buy 5 price of $1.99 (requires buying 5; single price is $2.99), 1 box of Creamette Pasta at $1.29, and 1 bag of Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese at $3.99. One package of ground turkey is sufficient for 4 people in a pasta dish.
Recipes:
- 'Turkey' Spaghetti Sauce
Thursday
Meal: Baked Boneless Chicken Tenderloins with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and Round White Potatoes
Description: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins are coated in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and baked in the oven until cooked through and sticky-glazed, a format kids universally enjoy. Cubed Round White Potatoes roasted on the same sheet pan round out the meal with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce, Round White Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs of Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (approximately 6 to 8 tenderloins), 1 bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce at $1.19, and 1 bag of Round White Potatoes (5 lb. bag) at $3.99. You will use roughly half the potato bag; save the rest for another use.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers on Ball Park Buns with Sargento Natural Cheese Slices
Description: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers are cooked in a skillet over medium heat until heated through and lightly browned on each side, then placed on Ball Park Buns with a slice of Sargento Natural Cheese for a fun Friday fish-burger night kids get excited about. Serve with Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries on the side for a restaurant-feel dinner at home.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers, Ball Park Buns, Sargento Natural Cheese Slices, Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries, Arby's Curly Fries or Nathan's Onion Rings
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 4 individual Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers at $4.99 each, 1 pack of Ball Park Buns at the Buy 5 price of $0.99 (requires buying 5; single price is $1.99), 1 package of Sargento Natural Cheese Slices at the Buy 5 price of $1.49 (requires buying 5; single price is $2.49), and 1 bag of Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries at $3.29. If not participating in the Buy 5 deals, use single-unit prices for buns and cheese slices.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Pork Loin Assorted Chops (2 lbs): $2.98
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (x1 package): $3.49
- Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.29
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Li'l Smokies (x1 pack, Buy 5 price): $1.29
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x2 pouches): $3.98
- Cherubs Tomatoes (x1 package): $3.69
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey (x1 package, Buy 5 price): $2.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce or Minute Rice (x1 jar, Buy 5 price): $1.99
- Creamette Pasta (x1 box): $1.29
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x1 bag): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce (x1 bottle): $1.19
- Round White Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lb.): $3.99
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers (x4 individual): $19.96
- Ball Park Buns (x1 pack, Buy 5 price): $0.99
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices (x1 package, Buy 5 price): $1.49
- Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries, Arby's Curly Fries or Nathan's Onion Rings (x1 bag): $3.29
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray
- Pasta cooking pot and salted water
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $14.99/lb
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers: $4.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $9.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99 each
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Li'l Smokies: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Wright Smoked Sausage Links or Ropes: $5.49 each
- Certified Angus Beef Brisket Whole: $5.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Belly Half: $3.99/lb
- Meijer ¼ Pound Beef Burgers: $10.99 each
- Holten's Party Pack Burgers: $24.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Boneless Quarter Ham: $9.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Certified Angus Beef Burgers: $12.99 each
Produce on sale:
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- California Yellow Peaches: $1.99/lb
- Mandarin or Cara Cara Oranges: $3.99 for 3 lb. bag
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions: $1.29/lb
- Locally Grown Bulk Rave Apples: $0.99/lb
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 for 6 ct. bag
- Large Sweet Golden Pineapple: $1.99 each
- Round White Potatoes: $3.99 for 5 lb. bag
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: $3.49 each, Buy 5 for $2.49 each
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Cherubs Tomatoes: $3.69 each, Buy 5 for $2.69 each
- Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.29 for 1 lb. bag
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Dean's Dip: $1.49 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.69 each, Buy 5 for $1.69 each
- Dannon Light & Fit or Oikos Greek Yogurt: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Sargento String Cheese or Cheese Sticks: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Bomb Pop or Gummi Pops: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Breyers Ice Cream or Klondike Ice Cream Bars: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks or Spread: $2.99 each
- Jonny Pops Frozen Fruit & Cream Bars: $4.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns: $1.99 each
- St. Pierre Brioche Bread Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Pretzel Crisps: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Ball Park Buns: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns: $2.69 each, Buy 5 for $1.69 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn or Snack Pack: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Hostess Multipack: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Entenmann's Little Bites: $3.69 each, Buy 5 for $2.69 each
- Fresh from Meijer 3 Lb. Prepacked Salad: $6.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Bagels: $9.99 each
- 8" German Chocolate Cake: $9.99 each
- Meijer White or Wheat Split Top Bread: $1.89 each
Pantry on sale:
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze or Simply Ketchup: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Simply or Minute Maid Drinks or Gold Peak Tea: $1.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles, $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee or Pods: $7.99 each
- Starbucks Refreshers or Cold Brew Concentrate: $8.99 each
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: $1.99 each
- Wonderful No Shell Pistachios: $3.49 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn: $3.49 each
- Kraft Salad Dressing: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Kraft Miracle Whip or Squeeze: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Kraft Mac & Cheese: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $10.99 each, Buy 5 for $9.99 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce: $1.19 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce or Minute Rice: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Swanson Broth: $1.29 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce or Queso Dip: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Mission Burrito or Taco Tortillas: $3.79 each, Buy 5 for $2.79 each
- Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats or Nutri Grain Bars: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Quaker Chewy or Chewy Dipps Granola Bars: $3.89 each, Buy 5 for $2.89 each
- Nature Valley Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers or Fruit Snacks: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Clif Bar Energy Bars: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Joy Waffle Cones or Bowls: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios or Post Fruity Pebbles or Honey Bunches of Oats: $3.49 each
- Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Swanson Chunk White Chicken Breast: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches or Yogurtz: $11.49 each, Buy 5 for $10.49 each
- Jack Link's Jerky: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Tillamook Jerky: $11.89 each, Buy 5 for $10.89 each
- Old Wisconsin Meat Sticks: $11.99 each, Buy 5 for $10.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps: $1.79 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- LAY'S Potato Chips, Poppables or Tostitos Cantina Tortilla Chips: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- On The Border Tortilla Chips: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Cape Cod or Kettle Brand Potato Chips: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Town House Crackers or Cheez-It Crackers: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's: $2.89 each, Buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Quest Protein Chips: $5.59 each, Buy 5 for $4.59 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Ritz Crackers: $4.29 each, Buy 5 for $3.29 each
- Oreo Cookies or Chips Ahoy Cookies: $4.29 each, Buy 5 for $3.29 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies: $3.89 each, Buy 5 for $2.89 each
- Lance Crackers or Archway Cookies: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Hershey's Share Size Bagged Candy: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- M&M's or Mars Party Size Bagged Candy: $13.99 each, Buy 5 for $12.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- V8 Fusion Plus Energy, Vegetable Juice or 100% Vegetable Juice: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Sparkling Ice Flavored Sparkling Water or Hint: $11.99 each, Buy 5 for $10.99 each
- Starbucks Frappuccino, Nitro, Protein Coffee or Double Shot Coffee or Pink Drink or Paradise Drink: $2.19 each, Buy 5 for $1.19 each
- Powerade Power water: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Propel Fitness Water: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- BODYARMOR Sports Drinks or Bubblr Sparkling Water: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pure Leaf Brewed Tea or Gold Peak Tea: $5.99 each, Buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Meijer Electrolyte or Alkaline Water or Core Hydration: $5.99 each, Buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Gatorade Sports Drinks: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- smartwater: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Alani Nu Energy Drinks Variety Pack: $19.89 each, Buy 5 for $18.89 each
- Chi-Chi's Salsa: $0.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Wholly Guacamole: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Planters Peanuts: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Spam Lunch Meat: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Skippy Peanut Butter: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Hormel Black Label, Natural Choice or Oven Ready Bacon: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon or Pepperoni: $2.89 each, Buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Squeeze Bottle: $4.49 each
- Creamette Pasta: $1.29 each
- Malt-O-Meal Bagged Cereal: $4.99 each
- Lifesavers Sharing Size Wint-O-Green or Pep-O-Mint Breath Mints Bagged Candy: $4.79 each
- Welch's Fruit Snacks: $6.99 each
- Dove Large Bag Chocolate: $8.99 each
- Skittles or M&M's Pop'd Freeze Dried Candy: $5.99 each
- Capri Sun or Country Time: $3.69 each
- Tate's Cookies or Nabisco Multipack: $4.99 each
- Monster Energy Drinks, Bang or Reign Energy Drinks, or Java Monster Energy Drinks: $7.99 each
- Meijer Peanut Butter or Grape Jelly: $1.89 each
- Meijer Strawberry Preserves or Seedless Jam: $1.89 each
- Meijer Applesauce: $1.89 each
- Meijer Chewy Dipped or Chewy Granola Bars or Crispy Rice Treats: $1.99 each
- Meijer Trail Mix: $5.99 each
- Meijer Potato Chips Variety Pack: $7.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries, Arby's Curly Fries or Nathan's Onion Rings: $3.29 each, Buy 5 for $2.29 each
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches: $8.49 each, Buy 5 for $7.49 each
- Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Skillets or Burritos: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza: $7.99 each, Buy 5 for $6.99 each
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- Bibigo Potstickers, Dumplings, Wontons or Fried Rice: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pillsbury Frozen Toaster Strudel or Scrambles: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Meijer Frozen Appetizers: $6.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$63.88
for 4 people · $15.97 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.