Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic Half with Sweet Corn and Bush's Best Baked Beans
Description: A tender, juicy slow-roasted pork shoulder portion served alongside sweet buttery corn on the cob and classic Bush's baked beans for a comforting, kid-approved plate. The pork roasts low and slow until it pulls apart easily, making it simple to serve in kid-friendly portions.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic Half, Bulk Sweet Corn, Bush's Best Baked Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours roasting
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of pork picnic half (at $2.49/lb, that is $3.74); the cut is large-format but priced per lb so buy the smallest piece available or ask the butcher to cut a portion. Use 1 ear of sweet corn and half a can of baked beans. Make-ahead note: start the roast in the morning or early afternoon so it is ready by dinner; leftovers keep well for lunch the next day.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chicken Pasta with Rao's Homemade Sauce and French Bread
Description: Savory ground chicken is browned in a skillet and simmered with Rao's marinara sauce, then tossed with pasta for a simple, familiar meal kids love. A slice of warm French bread on the side is perfect for dipping into the extra sauce.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken, Rao's Homemade Sauce, French Bread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half of one Perdue Ground Chicken package (the 2 for $8.00 deal means each pack is $4.00; use half a pack, roughly 0.5 lbs, and freeze the rest). Use about 1/3 of the Rao's jar and save the rest for Wednesday. Cook 2 oz dry pasta per serving. Slice off 1 to 2 pieces of French bread.

Wednesday
Meal: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatball Subs with Rao's Homemade Sauce and Sargento Cheese Slices
Description: Pre-seasoned beef meatballs are warmed in the leftover Rao's sauce and piled onto toasted French bread, then topped with a melted Sargento cheese slice for a fun, handheld sub kids will devour. This is a quick and easy weeknight meal that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs, Rao's Homemade Sauce (leftover from Tuesday), Sargento Cheese Slices, French Bread (leftover from Tuesday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lbs of meatballs (at $7.99/lb, that is $4.00); use 4 to 5 meatballs for one sub. Use remaining Rao's sauce from Tuesday. Use 1 to 2 Sargento cheese slices and 1 to 2 remaining pieces of French bread.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl with Knorr Sides
Description: Seasoned ground chicken is cooked in a skillet with broccoli florets and served over a buttery Knorr rice side for a warm, filling bowl that kids find easy to eat. The mild flavors and familiar rice base make this a no-fuss crowd-pleaser.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Knorr Sides
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining half of the Perdue Ground Chicken package from Tuesday (approximately 0.5 lbs). Purchase 1 head of broccoli from the 2 for $6.00 deal (each head is $3.00) and use about half the head, saving the rest for snacking. Prepare 1 Knorr Sides pouch (from the 4 for $4.00 deal, each pouch is $1.00) and serve the chicken and broccoli on top.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Prairie Fresh Pork Tenderloin with Ore-Ida Potatoes and Zucchini
Description: A juicy slice of Prairie Fresh pork tenderloin is quickly pan-seared to golden perfection and served with crispy Ore-Ida potatoes and tender sauteed zucchini for a well-rounded, kid-friendly dinner. The mild pork and familiar potato sides make this an easy win for younger eaters.
Sale items used: Prairie Fresh Pork Tenderloin, Ore-Ida Potatoes, Zucchini or Yellow Squash
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The Prairie Fresh Pork Tenderloin is sold 2 for $12.00 (each tenderloin is $6.00); use one tenderloin and slice off a 4 to 5 oz portion for one serving, storing the rest in the fridge for another meal. Prepare half a bag of Ore-Ida potatoes (the 2 for $10.00 deal means each bag is $5.00; freeze the second bag). Use half of one zucchini (from the $3.49 single item) and save the rest.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Picnic Half (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x1 ear, from 5 for $3.00 deal): $0.60
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x1 can, from 2 for $3.00 deal): $1.50
- Perdue Ground Chicken (x1 pack, from 2 for $8.00 deal): $4.00
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (x1 jar): $6.49
- French Bread (x1 loaf): $2.49
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (0.5 lbs): $4.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x1 pack, from 2 for $8.00 deal): $4.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (x1 head, from 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Knorr Sides (x1 pouch, from 4 for $4.00 deal): $1.00
- Prairie Fresh Pork Tenderloin (x1 tenderloin, from 2 for $12.00 deal): $6.00
- Ore-Ida Potatoes (x1 bag, from 2 for $10.00 deal): $5.00
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (x1): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Butter
- Dry pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- Italian seasoning