Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week sticks to familiar, kid-friendly flavors: chicken thighs on Monday and honey-garlic wings on Wednesday, plus ground beef as mini meatloaf muffins on Tuesday and a cheeseburger macaroni skillet on Thursday. The Russet Potatoes at $1.99 for the 5 lb bag become mashed potatoes Monday and oven wedges Wednesday, and the Bulk Sweet Potatoes at $2.67 cover Tuesday's wedges and Friday's mash. The Mandarin Oranges at $2.99 for the 3 lb bag show up Monday and Thursday, so split the bag as the plan notes. Friday's Meijer Portion Ham Bone in at $7.47 pairs with a simple cranberry sauce from the $0.99 pack, and you can make that sauce Thursday evening so Friday feels easier.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mashed Russet Potatoes
Description: Chicken thighs are seasoned with mild garlic powder and paprika, then baked until golden and juicy. They are served with buttery mashed russet potatoes and peeled mandarin orange segments on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Russet Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2.5 lb Chicken Thighs (about 10 oz per person), 3 lb of the 5 lb bag of Russet Potatoes, and 1.5 lb of the 3 lb bag of Mandarin Oranges (the rest is used Thursday). Bake the thighs at 425 F for 35 to 40 minutes, until cooked through to 165 F.
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: Ground beef, finely diced onion, egg, and breadcrumbs are pressed into a muffin tin and topped with a sweet ketchup glaze for fun, hand-held portions. The sweet potato wedges roast alongside until soft and slightly crisp at the edges.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Yellow Onions, Bulk Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lb of the 2.5 lb of Ground Beef (the other 1 lb is used Thursday), 1 medium onion from the 3 lb bag, and 1.5 lb Sweet Potatoes cut into wedges. Bake the muffins at 375 F for about 25 minutes and the wedges at 425 F for about 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: Chicken wings are baked until crisp, then tossed in a mild sauce of honey, butter, and garlic powder. They are served with oven-baked russet wedges and a bowl of chilled grapes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings, Russet Potatoes, California Red Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: 3 lb Chicken Wings (about 12 oz per person, since wings are bony), the remaining 2 lb of the Russet Potatoes cut into wedges, and 1.5 lb Red Seedless Grapes. Bake the wings at 425 F for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping once. Put the wedges in the oven for the last 35 minutes. Toss the wings in the sauce right before serving.
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 and onion are stirred into tender elbow macaroni with a mild ketchup-and-mustard sauce and melted cheese, like a cheeseburger in a bowl. Mandarin orange segments finish the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Yellow Onions, Mandarin Oranges
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The remaining 1 lb Ground Beef, 1 medium onion from the 3 lb bag, 12 oz elbow macaroni, and about 1.5 cups shredded cheese. Serve with the remaining 1.5 lb of Mandarin Oranges.
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: Meijer Portion Ham Bone in is baked in the oven and sliced, with a sweet, simmered cranberry sauce on the side. Buttery mashed sweet potatoes round out a cozy meal.
Sale items used: Meijer Portion Ham Bone in, Fresh Cranberries, Bulk Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 90 minutes
Serving note: 3 lb Meijer Portion Ham Bone in (about 12 oz per person with the bone), 12 oz pkg Fresh Cranberries simmered with sugar and water, and 1.5 lb Sweet Potatoes boiled and mashed with butter. Because this takes over an hour, make the cranberry sauce on Thursday evening and refrigerate it. Bake the ham at 325 F, covered, until it reaches 145 F inside (about 60 to 75 minutes). Boil the sweet potatoes while the ham rests.
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 (2.5 lbs): $4.23
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings (3 lbs): $8.97
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (2.5 lbs): $11.23
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in (3 lbs): $7.47
- Russet Potatoes (x1 5 lb. bag): $1.99
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes (3 lbs): $2.67
- Yellow Onions (x1 3 lb. bag): $1.79
- Mandarin Oranges (x1 3 lb. bag): $2.99
- California Red Seedless Grapes (1.5 lbs): $3.44
- Fresh Cranberries (x1 12 oz. pkg): $0.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and paprika
- Butter and milk
- Honey
- Ketchup and yellow mustard
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar
- Eggs (1)
- Plain breadcrumbs
- Elbow macaroni (12 oz)
- Shredded cheese (about 1.5 cups)
- 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.
$45.77
for 4 people · $11.44 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.