Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Ground Chuck: $1.79/lb
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.99/lb
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs: $4.99/lb
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage: $3.99/lb
- Farmer Focus Chicken Party Wings: BOGO
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast: $1.29/lb
- Wallis Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $2.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Franks: $3.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $3.99 each
- Shire Farm Smoked Sausage: $3.99 each
- Publix Mild or Hot Pork Italian Sausage: $4.99/lb
- Butterball Ground Turkey: $4.99/lb
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops: $3.99/lb
- Publix St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs: BOGO
- Prairie Fresh Pork St. Louis Style Spareribs: $4.99/lb
- White Shrimp: $11.99/lb
- Publix Swai Fillets: $6.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chicken: $3.99 each
- Publix Beef Smash Patties: $7.49 each
- Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers: $12.99 for 2 (13-oz pkg)
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips: $6.99 each
- Publix Salmon Meal for One: $7.99 each
- Salmon Select Cuts: $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $17.99/lb
- Whole Brisket: $3.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak: $20.99/lb
- GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage: $5.99 each
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs: $4.99/lb
- Demakes Bros. Skewers: $9.99 each
- Publix Medium Shrimp Platter: $7.99 each
- Margaritaville Shrimp Appetizers: $5.99 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $3.25
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5 lb bag
- Broccoli: $2.99 each
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $3.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots: 4 for $5.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Express Salad Blends: 2 for $6.99
- Broccoli Florets: 3 for $10.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Chuck Cheeseburgers with Sweet Corn on the Cob
Description: A juicy ground chuck patty seasoned simply with salt and pepper, topped with a melty cheese slice and served on a soft hamburger bun. One ear of sweet corn on the cob rounds out this classic kid-approved cookout plate.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Chuck ($1.79/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.25), Borden Cheese Singles ($2.99 each), Hamburger Buns ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1/3 lb ground chuck patty, 1 cheese slice, 1 hamburger bun, 1 ear of corn
Recipes:
- Juicy Ground Chuck Burgers You'll Want to Make Again and Again
- Best Cheeseburger Recipe
- Inside-Out Cheeseburgers Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: One chicken leg quarter is seasoned with simple pantry spices and baked until golden and juicy. Diced russet potatoes and fresh broccoli are roasted alongside for an easy, wholesome one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters ($0.99/lb), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99 for 5 lb bag), Broccoli ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 chicken leg quarter (roughly 0.75 lb), 1 medium potato diced, 1/3 head of broccoli
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
- Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Broccoli and Potatoes
- Glazed Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Spaghetti and Seasoned Beef Meatballs with Italian Bread
Description: Tender seasoned beef meatballs are simmered in a simple marinara sauce and tossed with spaghetti noodles for a dinner kids absolutely love. A slice of toasted Italian bread on the side makes it extra satisfying.
Sale items used: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs ($4.99/lb), Italian Bread ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1/2 lb meatballs (roughly 4 to 5 meatballs), 2 oz dry spaghetti, 2 slices Italian bread
Recipes:
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- The BEST EVER Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Mild Italian Sausage and Tricolor Pepper Hoagie Boats
Description: A single mild Italian sausage link is sliced and pan-cooked with colorful tricolor bell pepper strips, then loaded into a soft Italian bread roll for a fun handheld meal kids enjoy building themselves. The sweet peppers keep the flavors mild and familiar.
Sale items used: Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage ($3.99/lb), Publix Tricolor Peppers ($3.99 for 3-ct pkg), Italian Bread ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 sausage link (roughly 1/3 lb), 1/2 of one tricolor pepper pack sliced (1 to 2 peppers), hoagie portion cut from Italian bread loaf
Recipes:
- Sausage, Pepper and Onion Hoagies Recipe
- Italian Subs with Sausage and Peppers
- Italian Sausage and Pepper Hoagies

Friday
Meal: Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings with Sweet Corn and Watermelon
Description: Chicken party wings are baked and brushed with a simple honey glaze for a sweet and sticky treat kids go crazy for. Two ears of sweet corn and a bowl of fresh watermelon chunks complete this festive and fun summer plate.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Chicken Party Wings (BOGO), Publix Orange Blossom Honey ($1.89 each), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.25), Publix Red Seedless Watermelon Chunks (BOGO)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 4 to 5 wings (roughly 0.75 lb), 1 ear of corn, 1 cup watermelon chunks, 1 tablespoon honey for glaze
Recipes:
- Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe
- Sticky Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
- Honey Glazed Chicken Wings

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Ground Chuck (0.33 lb for Monday burger): $0.59
- Borden Cheese Singles (x1 pack): $2.99
- Hamburger Buns (x1 pack): $1.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x3 ears from 5 for $3.25 deal - buy the 5-pack, use 3): $3.25
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 five-lb bag, will use 1 potato and have leftovers): $3.99
- Broccoli (x1 head): $2.99
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Italian Bread (x1 loaf, used Wednesday and Thursday): $2.99
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (0.33 lb, 1 link): $1.32
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (x1 three-ct pkg): $3.99
- Farmer Focus Chicken Party Wings (x1 pack BOGO - buy one pack, get one free, use half of combined total): $6.99
- Publix Orange Blossom Honey (x1): $1.89
- Publix Red Seedless Watermelon Chunks (BOGO - buy one, get one free): $0.00 - note: BOGO pricing means first unit is regular price; check in-store for per-unit price as "BOGO" is listed without a base price in the flyer - estimated $3.99 for the pair

Pantry staples needed:
- Spaghetti noodles (dry, from pantry or purchase a small box)
- Marinara or tomato pasta sauce (1 jar)
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Butter (for corn and bread)