Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $6.99 LB
- Publix Honey Maple Turkey Breast Sliced Fresh in the Deli: $5.00 LB
- Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties: $1.50
- Whole Brisket with Point In-the-Bag: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
- Publix St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs: $5.99
- Publix Pork Loin Back Ribs: $6.49 LB
- New York Strip Steak Boneless: $8.98 LB
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $3.00 LB
- Salmon Fillets: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
- Publix Peeled & Deveined White Shrimp Jumbo: $25.49
- Publix Shrimp: $12.99
- LP Catfish Fillets: $3.99 LB
- Publix Chicken Wings: $3.99
- Vita Classic Atlantic Nova Salmon: $10.99
- Red Argentine Shrimp: $9.99 LB
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin Filet: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
- GreerWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99 LB
- Ground Sirloin: $2.20 LB
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast: $0.50
- Publix Chicken Breast Kabobs: $2.00 LB
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins: $2.00 LB
- Publix Stuffed Flank Steak: $3.50 LB
- Butterball Ground Turkey: $4.30
- GreerWise Angus Ribeye Steak Bone In: $7.00 LB
- Aidells Sausage: $5.29
- Hebrew National Kosher Beef Franks: $6.89
- Jack Daniels Pulled Pork: $2.50
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage: $1.00
- Publix Smokehouse Marinated Pork Belly: $1.00
- Tyson Breaded Chicken: $11.99
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Wings: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE

Vegetables on sale:
- Hot House Cucumbers: $3.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99 LB
- Asparagus: $1.00 LB
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $2.00
- Vidalia Sweet White Onions: $2.00
- Publix Steed Prewashed Mushrooms: $3.00 ON 2
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $1.00 ON 5
- Grape Tomatoes: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
- Gold Potatoes: $1.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Smash Burger Sliders
Description: Juicy Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties served on soft sweet hoagie rolls with melted Kraft cheese singles and fresh beefsteak tomato slices - a kid favorite that disappears fast. Simple to cook in a skillet in minutes, this is the kind of dinner kids beg for on repeat.
Sale items used: Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties ($1.50 x4), Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls ($0.70 x2 packs), Kraft Cheese Singles ($5.99), Beefsteak Tomatoes (SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4 smash patties total (one per person), 4 hoagie rolls, 4 cheese singles, and 1 beefsteak tomato sliced for the table
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Sliders with Grilled Onions
- Smash Burger Sliders – Juicy, Cheesy, and Perfect for Parties
- Smash Burger Sliders - How to make smash burger sliders

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters with Sweet Corn and Gold Potatoes
Description: Tender Publix Chicken Leg Quarters baked low and slow with Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce until caramelized and sticky - kids go crazy for the sweet tangy glaze. Served alongside roasted gold potatoes and ears of sweet corn for a classic summer dinner that feels like a backyard cookout.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE), Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce ($4.69), Bulk Sweet Corn ($1.00 ON 5 - buy 5), Gold Potatoes ($1.00)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 50 minutes bake time
Serving note: 1 leg quarter per person, 1 ear of corn per person plus 1 extra, and one bag of gold potatoes roasted and split 4 ways
Recipes:
- BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
- Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
- BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters - Game Day Recipes

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Sirloin Taco Bowls with Rice
Description: Seasoned ground sirloin beef crumbles served over fluffy white rice with Kraft shredded cheese, grape tomatoes, and a dollop of Daisy cottage cheese in place of sour cream - kids love building their own bowl. This interactive meal keeps things fun and familiar with simple flavors that even the pickiest eaters will love.
Sale items used: Ground Sirloin ($2.20 LB x2 lbs), Kraft Shredded Cheese ($5.99), Grape Tomatoes (SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE), Daisy Cottage Cheese ($0.58 ON 2)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: About 8 oz of cooked meat per person, 1 cup of rice each, and toppings served family-style in small bowls at the table
Recipes:
- Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Taco Bowl Recipe, Quick and Easy
- Taco Rice Bowl Recipe with Ground Beef

Thursday
Meal: Jack Daniels Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Baked Beans and Cucumber Slices
Description: Tender, smoky Jack Daniels Pulled Pork piled high on soft sweet hoagie rolls with a scoop of Bush's Best Baked Beans on the side - comfort food that kids love and parents barely have to cook. Crisp cool cucumber slices round out the plate and add a fresh crunch that balances the sweet smoky flavors.
Sale items used: Jack Daniels Pulled Pork ($2.50 x2 packages), Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls ($0.70 x2 packs), Bush's Best Baked Beans ($2 ON 2 - buy 2 cans), Hot House Cucumbers ($3.00)
Prep time: 15 minutes (heat pork in microwave or stovetop)
Serving note: Roughly half a package of pulled pork per person split across 4 sandwiches, one can of beans split 4 ways, and half a cucumber sliced per person
Recipes:
- Jack Daniel's Double Kick Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Jack Daniels Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Jack Daniels Pulled Pork Recipe

Friday
Meal: Crispy Tyson Breaded Chicken Strips with Asparagus Fries and Strawberry Parfait Dessert
Description: Golden Tyson Breaded Chicken strips baked until perfectly crispy served alongside oven-roasted asparagus spears that kids can eat with their hands like fries - a fun Friday dinner that feels like a treat. Finish the night with a simple strawberry and Chobani Greek yogurt parfait layered in cups for a dessert kids can help assemble themselves.
Sale items used: Tyson Breaded Chicken ($11.99), Asparagus ($1.00 LB), Strawberries ($4.99), Chobani Greek Yogurt ($6.70 ON 10 - buy 4)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 3-4 chicken strips per child and 4-5 per adult, about 6-8 asparagus spears per person, and one 5.3 oz Chobani yogurt per person layered with sliced strawberries in a cup
Recipes:
- Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips - Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
- Crispy Chicken Strips | Tyson® Brand
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Strips | Tyson® Brand

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties x4: $6.00
- Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls x4 packs: $2.80
- Kraft Cheese Singles: $5.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $2.00 (estimated)
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters: $5.00 (estimated SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE for a family pack)
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce: $4.69
- Bulk Sweet Corn x5 ears: $1.00
- Gold Potatoes: $1.00
- Ground Sirloin x2 lbs: $4.40
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: $5.99
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.00 (estimated)
- Daisy Cottage Cheese x2: $0.58
- Jack Daniels Pulled Pork x2: $5.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans x2 cans: $5.00
- Hot House Cucumbers: $3.00
- Tyson Breaded Chicken: $11.99
- Asparagus x1 lb: $1.00
- Strawberries: $4.99
- Chobani Greek Yogurt x4: $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for taco bowls)
- Taco seasoning packet
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for roasting potatoes and asparagus)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Ketchup and mustard (for burgers)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review the "Buy on sale" items in the shopping list above and calculate the total cost. Output only this single line:

Total: $76.43 for 4 people | $19.11 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Publix store for actual pricing.