Meijer Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin at just $1.99/lb - that is one of the best protein values you will find anywhere, and it anchors two different meals (sliced pan-seared chops one night and a ground turkey skillet on another night keeps chicken from repeating too much). The Meijer Ground Turkey Roll at $2.99 flat and Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes at $2.99 flat are both outstanding deals that keep four of the five nights well under $2 per person in protein alone. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs at $3.19/lb are a reliable weeknight workhorse and appear once. The Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring at $9.99 flat for the whole ring is this week's premium night - at roughly $2.50 per serving it is actually cheaper per serving than the T-Bone Steak by a wide margin, making it the smartest premium pick on this flyer; the T-Bone at over $8 per serving was deliberately skipped to protect the weekly total. The Ken's Salad Dressing or Simply Vinaigrette at $1.99 pulls double duty as a low-carb marinade and salad dressing, making it one of the few pantry-style items worth grabbing off the sale shelf this week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Bacon and Shredded Cheese
Description: Thick slices of boneless pork loin are seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, topped with crumbled bacon and melted shredded cheese. The result is a hearty, satisfying low-carb plate with crispy edges and rich flavor that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Bacon, Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of pork loin sliced into 8 medallions (2 per person). Cook 4 strips of bacon from one pack of Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Bacon and crumble over the top. Top with approximately 1 cup of Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese divided across 4 plates.
Recipes:
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops With Apple Cider Vinegar Glaze
- Bacon Wrapped Balsamic Pork Loin Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey and Egg Scramble with Cream Cheese
Description: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll is browned in a skillet with diced onion, bell pepper, and Italian seasoning, then Eggland's Best eggs are scrambled directly into the pan and finished with dollops of Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese for a creamy, protein-packed low-carb dinner. This one-pan meal is fast, filling, and keeps net carbs very low.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll, Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs, Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the entire Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (one package). Crack 6 eggs from one carton of Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs into the skillet. Use half of one package of Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese (about 4 oz) stirred in at the end.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Turkey and Egg Scramble
- Ground Turkey Egg Scramble: The Ultimate High-Protein Breakfast

Wednesday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Egg Bake with Shredded Cheese
Description: Sliced Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Rope is layered in a baking dish with whisked eggs, a handful of shredded cheese, and diced green onion, then baked until set and lightly golden on top. This oven-baked casserole-style dinner is deeply savory, naturally low-carb, and easy to portion into four equal servings.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage, Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs, Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use one Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Rope sliced into rounds. Whisk 8 eggs from the remaining eggs in the Eggland's Best carton (same carton from Tuesday, which had 12 eggs - 6 used Tuesday, 6 used Wednesday). Sprinkle approximately 1 cup of Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese over the top before baking at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Egg and Sausage Bake
- Easy Low-Carb Sausage Egg & Cheese Casserole
- Sausage Egg And Cheese Casserole Without Bread

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Boneless Chicken Thighs with Ken's Vinaigrette and Blueberries
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with salt, pepper, and dried thyme, then cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat until deeply golden and cooked through, served alongside fresh blueberries and a drizzle of Ken's Simply Vinaigrette as a bright, tangy finishing sauce. The combination of savory pan-cooked chicken and the lightly sweet-tart blueberries makes a refreshing low-carb plate with under 10g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette, Blueberries
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (approximately 2 thighs per person). Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Ken's Simply Vinaigrette per plate from one bottle. Divide one container of Blueberries ($3.99) evenly across 4 plates as a side.
Recipes:
- Low-Carb Keto Dijon Chicken Thighs

Friday
Meal: Chilled Shrimp Ring with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce and Smithfield Bacon Bites
Description: The Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring is served chilled and arranged on a platter, accompanied by a quick low-carb dipping sauce made from Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese thinned with a splash of lemon juice and seasoned with Old Bay-style spice, with crispy Smithfield Bacon crumbled alongside for extra richness and texture. This no-cook assembly dinner is elegant, festive, and keeps every serving well under 5g net carbs.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring, Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese, Smithfield Bacon
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use one Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring ($9.99 flat) divided across 4 plates. Use the remaining half of the Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese package (about 4 oz) from Tuesday for the dipping sauce. Cook 4 strips of Smithfield Bacon from one pack ($2.99) and crumble as a garnish. Make-ahead note: the shrimp ring can be set out to thaw in the refrigerator the night before; the cream cheese dip can be mixed up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $3.98
- Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Bacon (x1 pack): $3.99
- Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x1 pack): $6.49
- Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (x1 roll): $2.99
- Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs (x1 dozen): $4.99
- Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese (x1 package): $3.49
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage (x1 rope): $2.99
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $6.38
- Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (x1 bottle): $1.99
- Blueberries (x1 container): $3.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring (x1 ring): $9.99
- Smithfield Bacon (x1 pack): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil for searing
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Dried thyme
- Lemon juice
- Old Bay seasoning or similar seafood spice blend
- Green onions or scallions
- Bell pepper (fresh, non-starchy vegetable)
- Onion