Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mashed Russet Potatoes
Description: Two juicy bone-in chicken thighs are baked with a light sprinkle of salt, pepper and paprika until golden and tender. They are served over a big scoop of buttery mashed russet potatoes, the kind of comfort food kids ask for again.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs ($1.69/lb), Russet Potatoes ($1.99 for 5 lb. bag)
Prep time: 60 minutes total (10 minutes active)
Serving note: Use 2 bone-in thighs, about 0.75 lb total, and 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) mashed with 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp milk. Bake the thighs at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes. Boil the potato while the chicken bakes, so everything is ready together. The rest of the potato bag is used Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Easy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Thighs With Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe with Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Description: A third of a pound of seasoned ground beef is baked in a muffin tin into three fun, hand-sized meatloaf muffins with a sweet ketchup glaze. They come with soft, lightly sweet baked sweet potato wedges for easy dipping.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.49/lb), Bulk Sweet Potatoes ($0.89/lb), Yellow Onions ($1.79 for 3 lb. bag)
Prep time: 45 minutes total (15 minutes active)
Serving note: Mix 1/3 lb ground beef (about 5 oz) with 2 tbsp beaten egg, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp very finely minced onion, a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp ketchup. Divide into 3 muffin cups and top with a little more ketchup. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes. Cut 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz) into wedges, toss with a little oil, and bake alongside for 25 to 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Muffin Meatloaf With Sweet Potato Topping
- Meatloaf Muffins with Sweet Potato Topping
- BBQ Meatloaf Muffins with Sweet Potato Topping
Wednesday
Meal: Honey-Garlic Baked Chicken Wings with Potato Wedges and Red Grapes
Description: Crispy oven-baked wings get tossed in a mild, sticky honey-garlic glaze that kids love to eat with their hands. They are served with golden russet potato wedges and a handful of cold, sweet red grapes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings ($2.99/lb), Russet Potatoes ($1.99 for 5 lb. bag), California Red Seedless Grapes ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 60 minutes total (15 minutes active)
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb wings (6 to 7 pieces), 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) cut into wedges, and 1/2 lb red grapes. Bake the wings and wedges on the same pan at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once. Toss the wings in 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp garlic powder for the last 5 minutes. Wash and chill the grapes while everything bakes.
Recipes:
- Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe (Oven Baked)
- Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- The Best Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Thursday
Meal: Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
Description: Browned ground beef, soft elbow macaroni and melty cheese come together in one pan for a cheeseburger-style dinner. The flavor is mild and tangy with a little ketchup and mustard, like a favorite burger in a bowl.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.49/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Cheese ($6.99/lb), Yellow Onions ($1.79 for 3 lb. bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 1/3 lb ground beef (the 0.75 lb purchase covers both Tuesday and Thursday), 1/2 cup dry elbow macaroni, 1 tbsp minced onion, 1/2 cup water or broth, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp ketchup and 1/2 tsp mustard. Stir in about 2 oz shredded cheese (from the 0.25 lb piece) at the end. Brown the beef and onion, add the liquids and macaroni, and simmer covered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring now and then.
Recipes:
- One-Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni
- Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni
- Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Recipe
Friday
Meal: Baked Ham with Homemade Cranberry Sauce and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description: A few tender slices of warm baked ham are served with a quick, sweet homemade cranberry sauce that is much milder than canned. Creamy mashed sweet potato with a touch of brown sugar rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Meijer Portion Ham Bone in ($2.49/lb), Fresh Cranberries ($0.99 for 12 oz. pkg), Bulk Sweet Potatoes ($0.89/lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes total (15 minutes active)
Serving note: Buy about 1 lb of bone-in portion ham and ask the meat counter to cut a small piece if possible. Serve 4 to 5 oz of sliced ham and save the rest for sandwiches or freeze it. Wrap the ham in foil and heat at 325F for 20 to 25 minutes. For the sauce, simmer 1/2 cup cranberries (about 2 oz) with 2 tbsp sugar and 3 tbsp water for 10 minutes until the berries pop, then freeze the remaining berries. Boil 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz), then mash with 1 tsp butter, a splash of milk and a pinch of brown sugar.
Recipes:
- CRANBERRY GLAZED HAM
- Cranberry Glazed Ham With An Easy 3-Ingredient Glaze
- Baked Ham with Cranberry Glaze, the Best Ham I've Ever Eaten
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $1.27
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $3.37
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in (1 lb): $2.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese (0.25 lb): $1.75
- Russet Potatoes (x1 5 lb. bag): $1.99
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes (1 lb): $0.89
- California Red Seedless Grapes (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Fresh Cranberries (x1 12 oz. pkg): $0.99
- Yellow Onions (x1 3 lb. bag): $1.79
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Milk
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Ketchup
- Yellow mustard
- Tomato sauce
- Elbow macaroni
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cooking oil
- Water or broth
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $2.99/lb
- Bob Evans Family Size Ready to Heat Side: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99
- Meijer Spiral Sliced Half Ham Bone in: $2.49/lb
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in: $2.49/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey: $9.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Butterball Frozen Grade A Turkey: $1.29/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb
- True Goodness Organic 85% Lean Ground Beef: $19.47
- Frederik's by Meijer Boneless Quarter Ham: $9.99
- Katie's Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $6.99/lb
- Katie's Best Whole Fryer Chicken: $2.79/lb
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $14.99
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99
- Hormel Sliced Pepperoni: $3.89
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops: $5.99, BOGO $1
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb Leg: $8.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb French Rib Rack: $12.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $10.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $12.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Fresh Spiral Half Ham: $2.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- La Terra Fina Dip: $3.99
- Hormel Party Tray: $12.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Snacking Nut Canister or Trail Mix: $6.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta: $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer San Marzano Style Tomatoes: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Passata: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Artesian Water: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Italian Sparkling Mineral Water: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Peach or Pear Halves: $3.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Gelato: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Cocoa Tin: $7.99
- Meijer Family Size Ready to Heat Mashed Potatoes: $3.89
- Meijer Family Size Ready to Heat Mac & Cheese: $3.89
- Meijer Bacon: $3.79
- Meijer Meatballs: $6.99
Produce on sale:
- Yellow Onions: $1.79 for 3 lb. bag
- Organic Yellow Onions: $4.29 for 3 lb. bag
- Fresh Cranberries: $0.99 for 12 oz. pkg
- Turnip, Mustard or Collard Greens: $1.29 each
- Russet Potatoes: $1.99 for 5 lb. bag
- Organic Russet Potatoes: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Mandarin Oranges: $2.99 for 3 lb. bag
- California Red Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Honey Persimmons: $1.29 each
- Cara Cara Navel Oranges: $3.99 for 3 lb. bag
- Wild Wonders or Angel Sweet Tomatoes Pint: $2.99
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes: $0.89/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks: $2.99
- Land O'Lakes Spread: $2.99
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.49
- Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese: $1.99
- Kraft Philadelphia Soft or Whipped Cream Cheese: $3.49
- Eggland's Best Organic Eggs: $3.99
- Meijer Twin Pack Cream Cheese: $2.79
- Meijer Whipping Cream: $1.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- King's Hawaiian Rolls: $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Fruit Pie: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
- Fresh from Meijer 12 Ct. Mini Cupcakes: $4.49
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Single Layer Carrot Cake: $9.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins: $1.99
- Pepperidge Farm Rye or Pumpernickel Bread: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Cranberry Walnut Relish: $7.99
Pantry on sale:
- Meijer Spices, Extracts or Seasonings: $0.49
- French's Fried Onions: $3.79
- M&M's Sharing Size Candy: $5.49
- Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water: $4.99
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: $12.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: $1.99
- Minute Rice: $2.49
- Success Rice: $2.49
- Meijer Ingredient Beans: $0.89
- Blackeye Peas: $0.89
- Canned Tomatoes: $0.89
- Old El Paso Taco Shells: $1.99
- Old El Paso Rice: $1.99
- Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce: $1.99
- Velveeta Cheese: $6.99
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce: $2.49
- Meijer Canned Vegetables: $0.49
- Meijer Broth: $0.79
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Maille Mustard Coleslaw Dressing: $3.49
- Kellogg's Raisin Bran: $2.99
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $2.99
- Kellogg's Special K Cereal: $2.99
- Dole Canned Pineapple: $1.99
- Jif Peanut Butter: $5.99
- Jif Natural Peanut Butter: $5.99
- Meijer 100% Pure Pumpkin: $1.49
- Meijer All Purpose Bleached Flour: $1.99
- Meijer Pure Granulated Sugar: $2.89
- Meijer Light Brown or Powdered Confectioners Sugar: $1.89
- Meijer Gelatin: $0.79
- Meijer Instant or Sugar-Free Instant Pudding: $0.79
- Meijer Mini Marshmallows: $0.99
- Meijer Holiday Candy Canes: $1.99
- Meijer Cracker Cuts: $2.49
- Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers: $2.49
- Meijer Cooking Spray: $2.49
- Meijer Dip Mix Packets: $1.99
- Meijer Instant Potatoes: $1.79
- Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy: $0.89
- Meijer Stuffing Mix: $0.99
- Meijer Spreadable Butter: $3.79
- Snack Size Holiday Bagged Chocolate Candy: $5.79
- Hershey's Family Size Stand Up Bag: $8.29
- Meijer Holiday Candy or Snacks: $4.49
- Holiday Non-Chocolate Candy: $4.49
- Candy Canes: $4.69
- Lindt or Ghirardelli Holiday Large Bag: $10.99
- Planters Mixed Nuts: $11.69
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces: $2.99
- On The Border Tortilla Chips: $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multipack: $9.99
- Tate's Cookies: $4.99
- Jack Link's Jerky: $4.99
- Starbucks Coffee: $7.99
- Eight O'Clock Coffee: $3.49
- Tim Hortons Coffee K-Cups: $24.99
- Meijer Turkey Frying Oil: $37.99
Frozen on sale:
- Marie Callender's Frozen Pie: $5.99
- Edwards Frozen Pie: $5.99
- Stouffer's Party Size Frozen Meal: $14.99
- Meijer Frozen Grade A Turkey: $0.79/lb
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99
- True Goodness Frozen Pizza: $5.79
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: $9.99
- Real Good Foods or Kevin's Natural Foods Frozen Meal: $4.99
- Jimmy Dean Sandwich: $5.99
- P.F. Chang's Entrée: $6.99
- Bertolli Skillet Meal: $6.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Meal: $6.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Appetizers: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Pasta: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Desserts: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Creme Brulée: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Cookie Dough: $4.49
🛒 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.
$17.93
for 1 person · $17.93 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of November 11, 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.