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: Four juicy bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned with mild salt, pepper, and paprika and baked until golden and crispy. They're served with a big scoop of buttery, creamy mashed russets that kids love.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs ($1.69/lb), Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (4 thighs) and about 1.5 lbs russets (3 medium, peeled and cubed, from the 5 lb bag). Bake at 425 F for 40 to 45 minutes while the potatoes boil for 15 to 20 minutes, then mash with butter and milk. Total time is about 1 hour. Save the remaining russets for 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: Half a pound of seasoned beef is shaped into 6 muffin-tin meatloaves topped with a sweet ketchup glaze, which makes them perfect finger food. They're served with soft, caramelized sweet potato wedges.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.49/lb), Meijer Stuffing Mix, Yellow Onions, Bulk Sweet Potatoes ($0.89/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef (buy 1 lb for the week and set aside half for Thursday), 1/4 cup dry stuffing mix as the binder, 1 egg, 2 tbsp finely grated onion, and ketchup for the glaze. Cut 1 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 small) into wedges. Bake both at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes (wedges may need 30). Total time is about 45 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: Chicken wings are baked until crisp, then tossed in a sweet, sticky honey-garlic glaze that isn't spicy at all. They're served with crispy russet potato wedges and a bowl of cold red grapes.
Sale items used: Chicken Wings ($2.99/lb), Russet Potatoes, California Red Seedless Grapes ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs chicken wings (roughly 8 to 10 pieces), about 1.5 lbs russets cut into wedges (3 medium), and about 1 lb red grapes. Bake the wings and wedges at 425 F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once, then toss the wings in the glaze for the last 5 minutes. Total time is about 1 hour. Cut the potatoes up to a day ahead and keep them in cold water in the fridge to save time.
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, tender elbow macaroni, and melty cheese come together in one pan for a cheeseburger-style dinner kids love. It tastes like a cheeseburger in a bowl and cleans up easily.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.49/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Cheese ($6.99/lb), Canned Tomatoes, Yellow Onions
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 0.5 lb ground beef, 1/4 lb deli cheese (cubed or shredded), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/4 onion finely diced, 1 cup dry elbow macaroni (about 2 cups cooked), and 1 cup water or milk. Simmer everything in one skillet for about 15 minutes, then stir in the cheese. Total time is about 25 minutes.
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 bone-in ham portion is warmed in the oven until tender and lightly glazed. It's served with a sweet homemade cranberry sauce and creamy mashed sweet potatoes.
Sale items used: Meijer Portion Ham Bone in ($2.49/lb), Fresh Cranberries, Bulk Sweet Potatoes ($0.89/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs bone-in ham portion, which leaves enough for sandwiches the next day. Use the whole 12 oz bag of cranberries simmered with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water for 10 to 12 minutes. Mash about 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes (3 small) with butter and a splash of milk. Bake the ham covered at 325 F for 45 to 55 minutes, so total time is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Make the cranberry sauce up to 3 days ahead and chill it, and boil the sweet potatoes while the ham bakes.
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:
- Chicken Thighs, bone-in (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- Russet Potatoes (x1 5 lb bag): $1.99
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.49
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes (2.5 lbs): $2.23
- Meijer Stuffing Mix (x1 box): $0.99
- Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- California Red Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $2.29
- Yellow Onions (x1 3 lb bag): $1.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese (0.25 lb): $1.75
- Canned Tomatoes (x1 can): $0.89
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Fresh Cranberries (x1 12 oz pkg): $0.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder
- Fresh garlic or garlic powder
- Honey and soy sauce (for the wing glaze)
- Ketchup
- Butter and milk
- Eggs (1 for the meatloaf muffins)
- Granulated sugar (for the cranberry sauce)
- Elbow macaroni (1 cup dry)
- Cooking oil or cooking spray
🏷️ 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.
$28.18
for 2 people · $14.09 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.