Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Juicy chicken thighs roast on one pan with golden potato chunks and broccoli trees that kids can eat with their fingers. Mild seasoning of salt, garlic powder and a little paprika keeps it familiar, and cleanup is just one pan.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Yellow or Red Potatoes, Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken thighs (about 4 thighs; 1 lb assumed total weight), about 1 lb potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks (about half the bag), and 2 broccoli crowns cut into florets. Roast the potatoes first for 15 minutes at 425°F, then add the chicken and broccoli for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Save the rest of the potato bag for Wednesday or another side.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Potatoes & Broccoli
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Chuck Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Description: Four small ground chuck patties are pan-seared and topped with melty cheese, then tucked into soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls. Serve with crisp apple slices on the side for a fun, hands-on dinner.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck, Aunt Millie's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls, Sargento Shredded Cheese, Bulk Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck (1 lb assumed total weight) shaped into 4 small patties, which gives 2 sliders each. Use 4 Hawaiian rolls plus a few extra for a third slider if the kids are hungry. Top each patty with about 2 tbsp shredded cheese, and slice 2 Gala apples (about 1 lb) for serving. Cook patties 3 to 4 minutes per side to 160°F. Keep the remaining rolls for Friday's toast side or lunches.
Recipes:
- Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
- Cheeseburger Sliders (Easy, 30-min Recipe)
- Easy Baked Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Pork Loin with Instant Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Canned Vegetables
Description: A small, tender roast pork loin is sliced and served with fluffy instant mashed potatoes, warm gravy and sweet canned corn. It is a cozy comfort-food plate with leftovers for sandwiches.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Meijer Instant Potatoes, Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy, Meijer Canned Vegetables
Prep time: 65 minutes
Serving note: Ask the meat counter to cut a 1.5 lb piece from the whole boneless pork loin (1.5 lb assumed total weight) rather than buying the whole loin. Rub with oil, salt and pepper and roast at 400°F for 35 to 45 minutes until it reaches 145°F, then rest 10 minutes. Make about half the instant potato pouch for 2 servings (save the rest), heat half a jar or can of gravy, and warm 1 can of corn. Timing note: mix the potatoes and warm the corn while the pork rests so everything is ready together; leftover pork keeps for 3 days for sandwiches.
Recipes:
- Simple Pork Loin Roast with Gravy
- Pork Loin and Potatoes
- Herb Pork Loin and Mashed Potatoes
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Cracker-Crusted Chicken Tenderloins with Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and Bell Pepper Strips
Description: Chicken tenderloins get a crunchy golden crust from crushed buttery crackers and are pan-fried until crispy. They are served with creamy boxed mac and cheese and sweet bell pepper strips for dipping.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers, Vital Farms Eggs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken tenderloins (1 lb assumed total weight, about 8 tenders), 1 beaten egg, and about 1 cup finely crushed Golden Rounds crackers (about half the box). Pan-fry in a little oil 3 to 4 minutes per side until 165°F inside. Prepare 1 box Kraft Mac & Cheese and slice 2 bell peppers into strips (the pack has 4, so use the others for lunches or snacks).
Recipes:
- Cracker-Crusted Chicken Tenders
- Cracker Crumb Mac & Cheese
- Cracker-Crusted Mac 'n' Cheese
Friday
Meal: Breakfast-for-Dinner with Jimmy Dean Sausage, Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, and Toast
Description: Sizzling breakfast sausage links or patties are served with soft, cheesy scrambled eggs and buttered toast. It is a quick, silly-fun dinner that kids always love.
Sale items used: Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage, Vital Farms Eggs, Sargento Shredded Cheese, Fresh from Meijer Italian Classic Bread
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 1 package Jimmy Dean sausage for 2 people (freeze the second package from the 2-pack deal for another breakfast). Scramble 5 eggs with a splash of milk and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Toast 4 slices of Italian bread (1 loaf assumed) and spread with butter. The carton of 12 eggs covers Thursday's coating egg and this meal with a few left over.
Recipes:
- Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble
- Egg & Sausage Scramble
- Low Carb Sausage Egg Breakfast Scramble
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $3.19
- Yellow or Red Potatoes (x1 bag): $4.49
- Broccoli Crowns (x1 pack of 2): $1.50
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1 lb): $5.29
- Aunt Millie's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls (x1 pack): $3.29
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (x1 deal of 2 bags): $2.00
- Bulk Gala Apples (1 lb): $0.99
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1.5 lb cut): $2.99
- Meijer Instant Potatoes (x1): $1.79
- Meijer Gravy (x1): $0.89
- Meijer Canned Vegetables (x1 can): $0.49
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $3.99
- Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers (x1): $2.49
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (x1 box): $1.00
- Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers (x1 pack of 4): $1.25
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs (x1 dozen): $5.99
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage (x1 deal of 2 packages): $4.00
- Fresh from Meijer Italian Classic Bread (x1 loaf): $1.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and paprika
- Butter
- Milk
- Ketchup, mustard and pickles (optional for sliders)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $5.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $2.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Meijer Cooked or Raw Shrimp or Halfmoon Shrimp Ring: $6.99 each
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb
- Meijer Frozen Grade A Turkey: $0.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Round Roasts or Steaks: $6.99/lb
- Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties: $10.99 each
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey 85% lean: $11.99 each
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey 90% lean: $13.99 each
- Butterball Frozen Grade A Turkey: $1.29/lb
- Meijer Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs: $8.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage: $4.00 for 2
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb Leg Boneless: $8.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb French Rib Rack: $12.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring 16 oz.: $10.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring 20 oz.: $12.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Fresh Spiral Half Ham: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Wings or Tenders: $7.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Dip: $3.99 each
- Athenos Feta Chunk Cheese: $8.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Specialty Cheese, Charcuterie Meat, Crackers or Accompaniments: $3.50 for 2
- Frederik's by Meijer Entertainment Crackers or Seasoned Pretzels: $3.50 for 2
- Frederik's by Meijer Snacking Nut Canister or Trail Mix: $6.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Earthbound Farms Organic Salads or Greenhouse Salads or Fresh from Meijer Greenhouse Salads: $2.50 for 2
- Bulk Granny Smith or Gala Apples: $0.99/lb
- Honeycrisp or SweeTango Apples or Navel Oranges: $4.99 each
- Butternut, Acorn, Buttercup Kabocha or Spaghetti Squash: $0.99/lb
- Campari Tomatoes or Frederik's by Meijer Artisan Romaine: $2.99 each
- Cara Cara Navel Oranges: $3.99 each
- Yellow or Red Potatoes: $4.49 each
- Bulk Sweet Onions: $1.29/lb
- Sugar Bombs or Flavor Bombs Tomatoes or Seedless Mini Cucumbers: $3.99 each
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.50 for 2
- Pascal Celery: $1.79 each
- Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers or Seedless English Cucumbers: $1.25 for 4
- Pomegranates: $2.00 for 3
- POM Pomegranate Seeds: $3.99 each
- POM Super Teas: $1.67 for 3
- POM Wonderful Juices: $3.00 for 2
- Wonderful Seedless Lemons: $4.99 each
- Wonderful Halos Mandarins: $7.49 each
- Wonderful No Shell Pistachios: $6.99 each
- FIJI Natural Artesian Water: $6.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Sargento Shredded or Chunk Cheese: $2.00 for 2
- Sargento Cheese Slices: $3.00 for 2
- Meijer Cheese Sticks or String Cheese: $3.00 for 2
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks or spread: $2.99 each
- Country Crock Spread: $2.99 each
- Dannon Light & Fit, Oikos or Too Good Greek Yogurt: $4.00 for 2
- Dean's French Onion Dip: $2.79 each
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs: $5.99 each
- Tropicana Orange Juice: $3.50 for 2
- International Delight Creamer: $5.99 each
- Chobani Flip or Protein Greek Yogurt: $1.20 for 10
- Meijer Cottage Cheese: $2.50 for 2
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 4 Ct. Unfilled Muffins or 12 Ct. Mini Muffins: $4.49 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Croissants: $6.29 each
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Fresh from Meijer Bagels or Sugar Cookies: $6.29 each
- Aunt Millie's Big & Fluffy Hawaiian Dinner Rolls: $3.29 each
- Fresh from Meijer Scones, Turnovers or Mini Danish: $3.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Italian Classic Bread: $1.00 each
- Fresh from Meijer Cranberry Walnut Relish: $7.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Rye Bread: $3.49 each
- Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse or Whole Grain Bread: $3.50 for 2
- Hostess Donettes Mini Donuts: $2.50 for 2
- Aunt Millie's Bread: $2.50 for 2
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies: $4.00 for 2
- Meijer Fudge Cookies or Saltine Crackers: $2.50 for 2
- Frederik's by Meijer Finishing Butter: $2.50 for 2
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta: $2.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Pasta: $4.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Refrigerated Pasta: $3.50 for 2
Pantry on sale:
- General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios or Kellogg's Special K Red Berries Cereal: $3.99 each
- Ken's Salad Dressing or Simply Vinaigrette: $2.99 each
- Kellogg's Nutri Grain Bars: $2.50 for 2
- Starbucks or Dunkin' Coffee or K-Cups: $7.99 each
- Ritz Party Size Crackers or Oreo Party Size Cookies: $4.99 each
- Meijer Purified Drinking Water: $4.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 6 pk.: $1.00 for 4
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese: $1.00 each
- Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta Shells & Cheese: $3.49 each
- Kraft Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows: $1.50 for 2
- Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin: $1.50 for 2
- Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce: $3.49 each
- Vlasic Pickles: $2.50 for 2
- Hellmann's Mayo Squeeze or Flavored Mayo: $1.99 each
- Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces: $2.00 for 3
- Hunt's Tomatoes or Tomato Sauce: $1.25 for 4
- Idahoan Mashed Potatoes or Casseroles: $1.25 for 4
- Primal Kitchen Dressing: $5.99 each
- Old El Paso Taco Shells, Rice or Enchilada Sauce: $1.99 each
- Pace Salsa, Picante, Nacho Sauce or Queso Bowl: $1.99 each
- Tasty Bite Rice or Entrée: $3.00 for 2
- Swanson Broth: $2.99 each
- Progresso Vegetable Classics, Traditional, Rich & Hearty or Protein Soups: $2.00 for 5
- Meijer Ground Coffee: $10.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee Pods: $24.99 each
- Meijer Canned Pineapple or Applesauce: $1.79 each
- Nature Valley Protein or Crunchy Granola: $3.99 each
- Quaker Old Fashioned Oats or Quick Oats: $4.99 each
- Mott's Applesauce Cups: $2.50 for 2
- Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup: $3.00 for 2
- Welch's Fruit Snacks: $7.99 each
- General Mills Cheerios, Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs or Lucky Charms Cereal: $2.50 for 2
- Campbell's Condensed Soup: $1.67 for 3
- Meijer Gelatin and Instant or Sugar-Free Instant Pudding: $0.79 each
- Meijer All Purpose Bleached Flour: $1.99 each
- Meijer Pure Granulated Sugar: $2.89 each
- Meijer Light Brown or Powdered Confectioners Sugar: $1.89 each
- Meijer Whipping Cream: $1.99 each
- Meijer Twin Pack Cream Cheese: $2.79 each
- Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers: $2.49 each
- Meijer Holiday Candy Canes: $1.99 each
- Meijer Broth: $0.79 each
- Meijer Canned Vegetables: $0.49 each
- Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy: $0.89 each
- Meijer Stuffing Mix: $0.99 each
- Meijer Cooking Spray: $2.49 each
- Meijer Dip Mix Packets: $1.99 each
- Meijer Spreadable Butter: $3.79 each
- Meijer Cracker Cuts: $2.49 each
- Meijer Instant Potatoes: $1.79 each
- Meijer Family Size Ready to Heat Mashed Potatoes or Mac & Cheese: $3.89 each
- Holiday Non-Chocolate Candy: $4.49 each
- Hershey's, Mars or Ferrero King Size Candy Singles: $2.50 for 2
- Snack Size Chocolate Bagged Holiday Candy: $5.79 each
- Hershey's Family Size Stand Up Bag: $8.29 each
- Lindt or Ghirardelli Large Holiday Bag: $10.99 each
- Twizzlers Licorice or Jolly Rancher Ropes: $4.39 each
- Planters Mixed Nuts: $11.69 each
- Jack Link's Jerky or Air-Dried Beef Strips: $4.99 each
- Chex Mix or Bugles: $2.00 for 2
- Frederik's by Meijer Kettle Chips: $2.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps: $2.00 for 2
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces: $2.99 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack: $2.00 for 2
- Quaker Rice Cakes: $9.99 each
- Cheez-It, Town House or Club Family Size Crackers or Toasteds Party Pack Crackers: $4.99 each
- V8 Splash: $1.99 each
- Kool-Aid Jammers or Mio Liquid Water Enhancer: $3.00 for 2
- 7UP Products 2 liter bottle: $1.00 for 4
- Glaceau smartwater or Plus Alkaline: $1.67 for 3
- Meijer Electrolyte or Alkaline Water or Quencher Beverage: $0.80 for 5
- Fairlife Core Power Protein Shakes: $3.50 for 2
- oHy Sparkling Water or Maison Perrier Sparkling Juice Beverage: $6.49 each
- Poppi Prebiotic Soda or Olipop Sparkling Tonic: $7.99 each
- Red Bull Energy Drinks: $10.99 each
- Gatorade Sports Drinks: $6.50 for 2
- Frederik's by Meijer San Marzano Style Tomatoes or Passata: $3.79 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Artesian Water or Italian Sparkling Mineral Water: $4.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Cocoa Tin: $7.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Frozen Meals or Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals: $2.50 for 4
- Jack's Frozen Pizzas: $2.75 for 3
- Campbell's Chunky Frozen Bowls: $3.00 for 2
- Boston Market Dinners: $2.50 for 4
- Marie Callender's Family Size Frozen Meal: $8.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Bowls: $9.99 each
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls: $7.49 each
- Pillsbury Biscuits or Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits: $5.49 each
- Meijer Frozen Prepared Chicken: $7.49 each
- Tyson Prepared Frozen Chicken: $5.49 each
- California Pizza Kitchen Pizza: $5.49 each
- Purple Cow Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt: $2.99 each
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $3.99 each
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream or Yasso Frozen Yogurt Bars or Scoopables: $4.50 for 2
- Nestlé Drumstick or Dipped Cones: $5.99 each
- Fruit Riot Frozen Sour Candy: $7.99 each
- Betty Crocker Delights Brownie or Cookie Mixes or Cookie Mix Pouches: $3.00 for 2
- Kraft Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows: $1.50 for 2
- Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin: $1.50 for 2
- Meijer Yogurt Pouches, Sheet Pan Meals or Frozen Appetizers: $0.50 off
- Frederik's by Meijer Cookie Dough: $4.49 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Desserts or Creme Brulée: $4.79 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.
$46.63
for 2 people · $23.32 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of November 04, 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.