Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Sold-by-the-pound items are priced at about 2 lb for 4 people. Items priced "each" are priced at the package or unit price.
Why these meals: This week's plan keeps dinners familiar for the kids while giving you a different main each night: chicken thighs on Monday, cheeseburger sliders on Tuesday, pork loin on Wednesday, cracker-crusted chicken tenderloins on Thursday, and breakfast for dinner on Friday. The Sargento cheese deal comes as two packages, so one goes on Tuesday's sliders and the other into Friday's cheesy scrambled eggs, and the 3 lbs of apples cover slices on both of those nights. Wednesday is the one night that takes longer, about 70 minutes, but you can rub the pork loin the day before and let the oven do most of the work. Pick up the Vital Farms eggs just once at $5.99, since the same carton covers Thursday's chicken coating and Friday's scramble.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Boneless chicken thighs, potato chunks, and broccoli florets roast together on one pan with simple salt and garlic seasoning. Cleanup is easy, and the crispy potatoes are a hit with kids.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Yellow or Red Potatoes, Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs (assumed total weight), 1 purchase of Yellow or Red Potatoes cut into bite-size chunks, 2 Broccoli Crowns cut into florets. Roast at 425°F for about 30-35 minutes, adding the broccoli for the last 15 minutes.
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: Small ground chuck patties are pan-seared, topped with melted shredded cheese, and tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls. Serve with fresh apple slices for a fun hands-on dinner.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck, Aunt Millie's Big & Fluffy Hawaiian Dinner Rolls, Sargento Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Bulk Granny Smith or Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Ground Chuck (assumed total weight) shaped into about 12 small patties, 1 package of Hawaiian Dinner Rolls, 1 package of Sargento Shredded or Chunk Cheese (the second package is used Friday), 1.5 lbs Gala Apples sliced.
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 boneless pork loin is oven-roasted until juicy, then sliced and served with creamy mashed potatoes and warm gravy. It is a cozy, familiar Sunday-style dinner with mild flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Meijer Instant Potatoes, Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy, Meijer Canned Vegetables
Prep time: 70 minutes
Serving note: 2.5 lbs Whole Boneless Pork Loin (assumed total weight), 1 package Meijer Instant Potatoes, 1 Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy, 2 cans Meijer Canned Vegetables. Total time is over 60 minutes: rub the loin with oil, salt, and pepper up to a day ahead and roast at 400°F for about 45-55 minutes until it reaches 145°F. Rest it 10 minutes while you make the potatoes and gravy.
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 are dipped in egg, coated in crushed Golden Rounds Crackers, and pan-fried until crisp. They are served with boxed mac and cheese and crunchy bell pepper strips.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers or Seedless English Cucumbers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Chicken Tenderloins (assumed total weight), 1 box Golden Rounds Crackers crushed, 1 egg from the carton, 2 boxes Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, 4 bell peppers sliced into strips (from the Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers deal).
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: Browned breakfast sausage is served with soft scrambled eggs melted with shredded cheese, plus buttered toast and apple slices. It is a quick, silly-fun end to the week that kids love.
Sale items used: Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs, Sargento Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Fresh from Meijer Italian Classic Bread, Bulk Granny Smith or Gala Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage, 6 eggs from the carton (1 more was used Thursday), 1 package Sargento Shredded or Chunk Cheese, 1 loaf Italian Classic Bread toasted, 1.5 lbs Gala Apples sliced.
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 Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $6.38
- Broccoli Crowns (1 pack of 2): $1.50
- Yellow or Red Potatoes (x1): $4.49
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs): $7.94
- Aunt Millie's Big & Fluffy Hawaiian Dinner Rolls (x1): $3.29
- Sargento Shredded or Chunk Cheese (1 deal of 2 packages): $2.00
- Bulk Granny Smith or Gala Apples (3 lbs): $2.97
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2.5 lbs): $4.98
- Meijer Instant Potatoes (x1): $1.79
- Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy (x1): $0.89
- Meijer Canned Vegetables (x2): $0.98
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (2 lbs): $7.98
- Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers (x1): $2.49
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (x2): $2.00
- Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers or Seedless English Cucumbers (1 deal of 4, bell peppers): $1.25
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs (x1 carton): $5.99
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage (2 packages): $4.00
- Fresh from Meijer Italian Classic Bread (x1): $1.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- All-purpose flour (a few tablespoons for the chicken coating)
- Butter
- Milk (for the mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and scrambled eggs)
🏷️ 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.
$61.92
for 4 people · $15.48 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.