Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week sticks to familiar flavors kids tend to like, starting with sticky BBQ chicken thighs on Monday and a cheesy sausage pasta bake on Tuesday. Chicken shows up twice, as thighs on Monday (2 lbs for $3.38) and as mild Alfredo chicken strips on Friday, so you can grab both packs in one trip. Wednesday's pan-fried pork chops with buttery rice ($3.58 for 2 lbs of chops) and Thursday's scrambled egg and cheese breakfast-for-dinner ($2.99 for the dozen) give the middle of the week a simple change of pace. Baby-cut carrots, pasta, and Sargento cheese each appear on more than one night, so a few shared items stretch across several dinners.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Bone-in thighs are brushed with barbecue sauce and baked until sticky. Russet potato wedges roast alongside, with raw baby-cut carrots on the side for dipping.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce or Marinade 16-28 oz., Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag or Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag, Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs, 1 bottle BBQ sauce, 1 bag (5 lb.) russet potatoes (use about half), 1 bag baby-cut carrots.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Beef-Free Sausage Pasta Bake with Prego Sauce
Description: Sliced sausage is stirred into pasta and Prego sauce, topped with shredded cheese, and baked until bubbly. Kids love the melty top.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz., Smok-Y Links 8.3 oz., Sausage Links 13-14 oz. or Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz., Frederik's by Meijer Pasta 16 oz., Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauce 14.5-24 oz., Sargento Shredded, Chunk or Sliced Cheese 5-8 oz.
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages Eckrich sausage, 1 lb pasta, 1 jar Prego, 1 bag Sargento cheese.
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Buttery Rice and Carrots
Description: Bone-in pork chops are pan-fried with simple salt and pepper until golden. They are served with Ben's Original Ready Rice and carrot sticks.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in, Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.5-8.8 oz., Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops, 2 pouches rice, 1 bag baby-cut carrots (second bag).
Thursday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Cheese Breakfast-for-Dinner with Potato Hash
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs with melted cheese are served with pan-crisped diced potatoes and onion. A fun, familiar breakfast-for-dinner night.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen, Sargento Shredded, Chunk or Sliced Cheese 5-8 oz., Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag or Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 dozen eggs, 1 bag Sargento cheese (second bag), remaining potatoes from the 5 lb. bag, onion from 1 bag of 3 lb. onions (separate bag).
Recipes:
- Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Hash Browns
Friday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breast Strips in Alfredo over Pasta
Description: Chicken breast strips are pan-cooked until golden, then tossed with Prego Alfredo sauce and pasta. Creamy and mild for picky eaters.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauce 14.5-24 oz., Frederik's by Meijer Pasta 16 oz.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, 1 jar Prego Alfredo, 1 lb pasta.
Recipes:
- One-Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $3.38
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (2 lbs): $3.58
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1.5 lbs): $3.89
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz., Smok-Y Links 8.3 oz., Sausage Links 13-14 oz. or Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz. (x2 packs): $4.58
- Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen (x1): $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Pasta 16 oz. (x2): $3.98
- Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauce 14.5-24 oz. (x2): $2.78
- Sargento Shredded, Chunk or Sliced Cheese 5-8 oz. (x2): $3.98
- Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag or Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (x1): $2.49
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (x2): $0.78
- Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.5-8.8 oz. (x2): $3.98
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce or Marinade 16-28 oz. (x1): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil, butter or margarine, milk, 1 onion (or use a few slices from the potato bag purchase), garlic powder
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.59/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $1.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb
- Wright Bacon 24 oz.: $8.99
- Wright Bacon 40 oz.: $14.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey Deli Dept. only: $9.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese Deli Dept. only: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger: $4.29/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Round Roast: $7.99/lb
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey 3 lbs. 93% lean Fresh: $14.99
- Hormel Fully Cooked Beef Entrée 15 oz.: $8.49
- Fresh from Meijer Seafood Meal 11-15 oz. pkg.: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs Fresh, never frozen: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs Fresh, never frozen: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Filet or Roast 18.4-32 oz.: $5.99
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz., Smok-Y Links 8.3 oz., Sausage Links 13-14 oz. or Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz.: $2.29 each, buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope 12-14 oz. or Breakfast Sausage 9.6-12 oz.: $3.29 each, buy 5 for $2.29 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon 12-16 oz.: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties 4 ct./21.28 oz.: $10.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Salami or Pepperoni Deli Dept. only: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Ham Cubes 16 oz.: $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Diced Ham 8 oz.: $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring 16 oz.: $12.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring 20 oz.: $14.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey Deli Dept. only: $9.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese Deli Dept. only: $6.99/lb
- Specialty Cheese or Crackers 3.54-8 oz. Deli Dept. only: $3.99
Produce on sale:
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag or Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag: $2.49
- Small Avocados 3 ct. bag: $2.99 each, buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes 1.5 lb. container: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag: 39¢ each, buy 5 for $0.39 each
- Golden Kiwi Fruit 1 lb. pkg. or Mandarin Oranges or Cara Cara Navel Oranges 3 lb. bag: $3.99
- Multicolor Peppers 3 ct.: $2.99
- Organic Multicolor Peppers 2 ct.: $2.89
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Sargento Shredded, Chunk or Sliced Cheese 5-8 oz.: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Daisy Sour Cream 24 oz.: $2.69 each, buy 5 for $1.69 each
- Dannon Light & Fit or Oikos Greek Yogurt 4 pk./5.3 oz.: $2.99 each, buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen: $2.99 each, buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Happy Egg Large Free Range Eggs 18 ct.: $5.99 each, buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk 52 oz.: $4.99
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter 15-16 oz. or 8 oz. spray or Brummel & Brown Spread 15 oz.: $3.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies 12 ct./10-16 oz.: $3.98
- Fresh from Meijer Mini Cupcakes 12 ct./9.6-10 oz.: $4.49
- Specialty Cheese or Crackers 3.54-8 oz. Deli Dept. only: $3.99
- Crafted Market by Meijer 14" Pizza 33-37.1 oz. Deli Dept. only: $8.49
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Fruit Pie 21-24 oz.: $5.49
- Ball Park Buns 8 ct./14-16 oz.: $2.29 each, buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Pepperidge Farm Classic Buns 6-12 ct./14-15 oz.: $2.89 each, buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Thin-Sliced Bread 20.5 oz. or Bagels 16.75 oz.: $4.49 each, buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Hostess Multipack 6-10 ct./8-16.5 oz.: $2.49 each, buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Entenmann's Little Bites 7.5-8.75 oz.: $3.69 each, buy 5 for $2.69 each
- Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 6-12 ct./1.12-3.2 oz.: $2.79 each, buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Pepperidge Farm Thin Sliced Bread 14 oz.: $2.59
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps 4.8-8 oz.: $1.79 each, buy 5 for $0.79 each
Pantry on sale:
- Meijer Potato Chips 7.75 oz., Tortilla Chips 9.25-13 oz., Corn Chips 10 oz., Pretzels 10-16 oz. or Cheese Puffs or Curls 5-8 oz.: $5.99 each, buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Folgers Ground Coffee 19.2-25.9 oz.: $10.99
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi or Dr Pepper Products 12 pk./12 oz. cans: $5.99 each, buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Mott's Juice 64 oz. or 8 pk./6.75 oz.: $3.49
- Dasani Drinking Water 24 pk./16.9 oz. bottles: $3.99
- McCafé, Tim Hortons, Donut Shop, Green Mountain or Folgers K-Cups 44-48 ct.: $26.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.5-8.8 oz.: $1.99
- Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz.: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce or Marinade 16-28 oz.: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce 24 oz. or Queso Dip 15 oz.: $2.49 each, buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauce 14.5-24 oz.: $1.39 each, buy 5 for $0.39 each
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta 16 oz.: $1.79 each, buy 5 for $0.79 each
- Ole Mexican Xtreme Wellness Wraps 8 ct./12.7 oz.: $2.49 each, buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash 14 oz.: $2.79 each, buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Spam Lunch Meat 12 oz.: $3.19 each, buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Starbucks Coffee 10-12 oz. bag, K-Cups 10 ct. or Refreshers 32 oz.: $7.99 each, buy 5 for $6.99 each
- Post Family Size Cereal 18-19.5 oz. or Great Grains Cereal 13.5-16 oz.: $2.99 each, buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal 28.5 oz., Raisin Bran Cereal 27.1 oz. or Rice Krispies Cereal 24 oz. box: $4.49 each, buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Skippy Peanut Butter 16.3 oz.: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Nature's Bakery Bars 6 ct./8.46-12 oz.: $3.99 each, buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Clif Energy Bars 5 ct./12 oz. or High Protein Bars 4 ct./9.6 oz. box: $5.49 each, buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Ghirardelli Brownie Mix 16-20 oz.: $2.99 each, buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels 10-12 oz.: $3.49 each, buy 5 for $2.49 each
- Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin 15 oz.: $1 each, buy 5 for $0.50 each
- Hamburger or Tuna Helper 4-8.7 oz.: $1.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Pasta 16 oz.: $1.99
- Rao's Pasta Sauce 15 or 24 oz.: $6.99
- Kraft Miracle Whip 30 oz. or Squeeze 19 oz.: $3.49
- Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing 20 oz. squeeze bottle: $4.49
- Cento Tomatoes 28 oz.: $2.69
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter 40 oz.: $5.99
- Meijer Halloween Candy 4.2-9 oz.: $3.99
- Halloween Non-Chocolate Pouch 1.5-12.5 oz.: $4.49
- Club Crackers 11-13.7 oz., Toasted Crackers 8-8.7 oz. or Carr's Crackers 7 oz.: $3.49
- Brach's Candy Corn 20 oz.: $4.99
- Jumbo Sized Bagged Halloween Candy 6.3-35 oz.: $8.49
- Twizzlers Licorice or Jolly Rancher Ropes 10-16 oz.: $4.39
- Little Debbie Mini Donuts 8.25-11.9 oz.: $1.99
- Poppi Prebiotic Soda 4 pk./12 oz. cans: $7.99
- Fairlife Core Power Protein Shakes 12 pk./14 oz.: $39.99
- Gold Peak Tea 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles: $6.99
- Meijer Sheet Pan Meal 32 oz.: $7.99
- True Goodness Organic Quinoa 16 oz.: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Dip 15 oz.: $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Street Taco Sauce 7-7.5 oz.: $2.99
- Meijer BBQ Sauce 18 oz.: $1.89
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz.: $4.49
- Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz.: $2.99
- Sir Kensington's Mayonnaise Jar or Squeeze 12 oz.: $3.49
- Knorr Flavor Base 11 oz.: $3.49
- Black Rifle Coffee Company Rich Mocha or Espresso 11-15 oz. can: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Swoon Beverage 12 oz. can or Shinewater Beverage 16-16.9 oz. can: 99¢ each, buy 5 for $0.49 each
- Pure Leaf Brewed Tea 6 pk./12-16.9 oz. bottles: $5.99 each, buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Starbucks Ready to Drink Coffee 4 pk./6.5-11 oz. bottles or Evian Spring Water 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles: $6.49 each, buy 5 for $5.49 each
- Glaceau smartwater 6 pk./1 liter bottles: $8.99 each, buy 5 for $7.99 each
- BUBBL'R Sparkling Water 6 pk./12 oz. cans: $5.49 each, buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Sparkling Ice Flavored Sparkling Water 12 pk./17 oz. bottles or Hint 12 pk./16 oz.: $11.99 each, buy 5 for $10.99 each
- Alani Nu Energy Drinks Variety Pack 12 pk./12 oz. cans: $19.89 each, buy 5 for $18.89 each
- General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios 18.8 oz., Chex 18-20.3 oz. or Lucky Charms 18.6 oz. box: $3.49 each, buy 5 for $2.49 each
- Nature Valley Crunchy Bars 5-6 ct./4.59-8.94 oz. or Fiber One Bars 5-6 ct./5.34-7 oz.: $1.49 each, buy 5 for $0.49 each
- General Mills Wheaties 15.6 oz., Raisin Nut Bran 20.8 oz. or Total Whole Grain Cereal 16 oz. box: $3.49 each, buy 5 for $2.49 each
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls 50 ct./24.46-24.8 oz.: $3.99 each, buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Progresso Traditional, Vegetable Classics, Rich & Hearty or Protein 18-19 oz.: $5.99 each, buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Totino's Ultimate Pizza Rolls 24.46-25.2 oz.: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos 40 ct./17 oz.: $6.99 each, buy 5 for $5.99 each
- LARABAR Bars 6 ct./9.6-10.2 oz.: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit 8.4-14 oz., Low Carb or Flavored Shells 3.8-5.4 oz., Soft Tortillas or Bowls 5.1-21.5 oz., Taco Seasoning 6.25 oz. or Enchilada Sauce 19 oz.: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Oreo Cookies 8-18.71 oz. or Chips Ahoy Cookies 9.31-19.5 oz.: $4.29 each, buy 5 for $3.29 each
- Hershey's Share Size Bagged Candy 5.1-12 oz.: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies 5-8.6 oz.: $3.89 each, buy 5 for $2.89 each
- Archway Cookies 8.75-12 oz.: $2.89 each, buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Planters Peanuts 16 oz.: $1.99 each, buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles: $3.99 each, buy 5 for $2.99 each
- V8 Fusion Plus Energy 6 pk./8 oz. cans, Vegetable Juice 8 pk./5.5 oz. or 100% Vegetable Juice 6 pk./11.5 oz.: $3.99 each, buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Cottonelle Bath Tissue 6 mega rolls: $4.99
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi or Dr Pepper Products 12 pk./12 oz. cans: $5.99 each, buy 5 for $4.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Devour Frozen Meal 9-12 oz.: $2.49 each, buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Veggies Made Great Frozen Meal 12-14.2 oz.: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- InnovAsian Entrée 16-18 oz.: $5.49 each, buy 5 for $4.49 each
- P.F. Chang's Entrée 18-22 oz.: $5.99 each, buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Sandwiches 12.5-18.8 oz.: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos 18-20.7 oz.: $6.99 each, buy 5 for $5.99 each
- Bibigo Potstickers, Dumplings or Wontons 24 oz.: $5.49 each, buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Bellatoria 12.76-23.53 oz. or Brew Pub Frozen Pizza 20-28 oz.: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Tyson Frozen Prepared Chicken 20-29 oz.: $5.49 each, buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches 8-10 pk./20-22.4 oz.: $8.49 each, buy 5 for $7.49 each
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 8-16 oz. or Breyers Ice Cream 48 oz.: $2.99 each, buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Hudsonville Ice Cream 12-48 oz.: $3.29 each, buy 5 for $2.29 each
- Tru Fru Nature's Frozen Fruit 8 oz.: $5.49 each, buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee 48 oz.: $4.99 each, buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Stouffer's Family Size Frozen Meal 26-40 oz.: $7.99
- Motor City Detroit Style Pizza 10.8-29.44 oz.: $8.49
- Meijer Frozen Prepared Chicken 22-25.5 oz.: $7.49
- Bomb Pop 12 Ct. Pops: $2.49
- Sanders Bumpy Cake 21 oz.: $14.99
🛒 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.
$38.40
for 4 people · $9.60 per person
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