Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Eggs are the standout budget protein this week at under $1.25 per serving, so they anchor a hearty frittata night that stretches one carton across four people easily. Barilla pasta at $1.49 a box paired with a $1.99 Ragu sauce is one of the best per-serving values on the entire flyer, making it a natural fit for a saucy baked pasta night. The Frederik's by Meijer Quiche at $5.99 flat for the whole family is a genuinely good deal for a ready-made egg-and-cheese dinner, and it earns its spot as the most convenient night of the week. Cheese quesadillas built on La Banderita tortillas and Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese give a fun, fast taco-adjacent format without repeating the pasta format. The Kraft Mac & Cheese at $2.99 rounds out the week as a quick, crowd-pleasing comfort meal that keeps the per-person total well-grounded. This week's flyer is light on standalone vegetarian proteins beyond eggs and cheese, so the plan leans into those two anchors across varied formats - pasta, baked quiche, stovetop mac, skillet frittata, and quesadillas - to keep every night feeling distinct while holding the total to a comfortable range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Barilla Pasta with Ragu Marinara and Melted Shredded Cheese
Description: Barilla pasta is boiled, tossed with Ragu pasta sauce, transferred to a baking dish, topped generously with Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese, and baked until bubbling and golden. The result is a hearty, cheesy baked pasta that is satisfying and deeply flavored with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Barilla Pasta, Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (Ragu Pasta Sauce), Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box (12 oz) Barilla Pasta, 1 jar Ragu Pasta Sauce, and half of one pack Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese (about 1 cup shredded) for 4 people. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes after boiling and assembling.
Recipes:
- Vegan Rigatoni Pasta Bake - The Hidden Veggies

Tuesday
Meal: Frederik's by Meijer Quiche Served with Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread Toast
Description: The Frederik's by Meijer Quiche is baked according to package directions and sliced into four generous wedges, served alongside toasted slices of Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread. This is a simple, elegant egg-and-cheese dinner that requires almost no hands-on work.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Quiche, Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread
Prep time: 45 minutes (mostly oven time)
Serving note: 1 quiche serves 4 people cut into 4 wedges. Use 4 to 6 slices from 1 loaf of Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread, toasted. Check package directions for exact bake time; most quiches bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Recipes:
- Easy Veggie Quiche - Feasting not Fasting
- Springy Vegetable Quiche Recipe - Pinch of Yum

Wednesday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Shredded Cheese Burritos in La Banderita Flour Tortillas
Description: Eggland's Best eggs are scrambled in a skillet until just set, seasoned simply, and loaded into warm La Banderita Burrito Flour Tortillas with a generous handful of Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese melted over the top. Each burrito is rolled tight and served immediately for a fast, protein-packed dinner with great texture contrast between the soft egg and the slightly crisped tortilla.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs, La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas, Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs (2 per person) from 1 carton of Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs, 4 large burrito-size tortillas from 1 pack of La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas, and about 1 cup of Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese (roughly half the remaining pack from Monday).

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Kraft Mac and Cheese with English Muffin Garlic Bread
Description: Kraft Mac and Cheese is prepared on the stovetop according to package directions and served in bowls alongside Aunt Millie's English Muffins that have been split, spread lightly with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, and toasted in a skillet or under the broiler. The combination makes a complete, comforting dinner that comes together in under 15 minutes.
Sale items used: Kraft Mac & Cheese ($2.99), Aunt Millie's English Muffins, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Imperial Spread or Brummel & Brown Spread
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box of Kraft Mac & Cheese ($2.99 size) for 4 people as a main with generous portions. Use 4 English muffins (2 full muffins split = 4 halves per 2 people, so 4 muffins total for 4 people) from 1 pack of Aunt Millie's English Muffins, and about 2 tablespoons of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spread across all muffins.
Recipes:
- English Muffin Garlic Cheese Bread - Cook Eat Go
- Easy Garlic Bread with English Muffins | The TipToe Fairy

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Egg and Cheese Frittata with Yellow Peach Salad
Description: Eggland's Best eggs are whisked together with Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese, poured into a lightly buttered oven-safe skillet, cooked on the stovetop until the edges set, then finished under the broiler until the top is puffed and lightly golden. Sliced Yellow Peaches dressed with a drizzle of Ken's Simply Vinaigrette are served alongside for a bright, fresh contrast to the rich frittata.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs, Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Yellow Peaches, Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (Simply Vinaigrette), I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Imperial Spread or Brummel & Brown Spread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs (2 per person) from a second carton of Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs, about 1 cup of Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese from a second pack, approximately 1.5 lbs of Yellow Peaches (about 4 medium peaches) at $1.49/lb = $2.24, and 2 tablespoons of Simply Vinaigrette from 1 bottle. Use 1 tablespoon of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter to grease the skillet.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Barilla Pasta (x1 box): $1.49
- Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (x2 bottles - 1 Ragu for Monday, 1 Simply Vinaigrette for Friday): $3.98
- Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x2 packs - 1 for Monday/Wednesday, 1 for Friday): $12.98
- Frederik's by Meijer Quiche (x1): $5.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread (x1): $1.99
- Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs (x2 cartons - 1 for Wednesday, 1 for Friday): $9.98
- La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas (x1 pack): $2.49
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (x1 box at $2.99): $2.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins (x1 pack): $1.99
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Imperial Spread or Brummel & Brown Spread (x1): $3.89
- Yellow Peaches (1.5 lbs at $1.49/lb): $2.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (for English muffins)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil (for skillet)
- Dried Italian seasoning or herbs (optional, for baked pasta and frittata)