Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey Tacos with Corn and Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet and spooned into soft tortillas with sweet corn and melty shredded cheese for a fun, familiar taco night. This is a quick and easy meal that kids love to build themselves at the table.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray) - 2 for $9.00, Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg) - 2 for $5.00, Bulk Sweet Corn - 5 for $3.00
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz of ground turkey for one serving (freeze the remaining 10 oz for another week), 1 ear of sweet corn cut off the cob, and about 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Tortillas and taco seasoning from pantry. One tray of ground turkey costs $4.50 (half of the 2-for-$9 deal); buy both trays and freeze the second.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (One Pan Dinner!)
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Pork Italian Sausage with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: A single mild Italian sausage link is baked in the oven alongside cubed russet potatoes until golden and tender, with a side of microwavable green beans for an easy weeknight plate. The mild sausage flavor and soft potatoes make this a comforting, kid-approved dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild, 20-oz tray) - $5.69, Extra Large Russet Potatoes - $0.99/lb, Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (12-oz pkg) - 2 for $5.00
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 mild sausage links from the 20-oz tray (roughly 6-7 oz total) and refrigerate or freeze the rest for another use. Use about 0.5 lb of russet potato (roughly one large potato), assumed cost $0.50. Use half of one 12-oz green bean bag; buy 2 bags at 2 for $5.00 and save the second bag for Thursday. Total cook time is about 40 minutes; cut potatoes small (about 3/4 inch) so they roast in the same time as the sausage.
Recipes:
- Baked Italian Sausage and Potatoes
Wednesday
Meal: Stovetop Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage with Bush's Best Baked Beans and Sweet Corn
Description: Sliced rope sausage is pan-cooked on the stovetop until lightly browned, then served alongside warm Bush's baked beans and a buttered ear of sweet corn for a classic, campfire-style dinner kids adore. Everything comes together in one pan and one pot in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (12-oz pkg) - 2 for $10.00, Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can) - 2 for $3.00, Bulk Sweet Corn - 5 for $3.00
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about half of one 12-oz rope sausage package (roughly 6 oz) for one serving; refrigerate the rest for leftovers or another meal. Use half of one 16-oz can of baked beans and save the rest. Buy 2 rope sausage packages at 2 for $10.00 (cost $10.00 total); buy 2 cans of baked beans at 2 for $3.00 (cost $3.00 total). Use 1 ear of sweet corn.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Baby Cut Carrots and Broccoli
Description: One boneless skinless chicken breast is seasoned simply with salt and a little garlic powder, then pan-seared until juicy and golden, served with steamed baby carrots and broccoli florets for a colorful, healthy plate. Kids enjoy dipping the veggies in a little ranch dressing from the pantry.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $4.99/lb, Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) - $1.29, Broccoli (each bunch) - 2 for $6.00, Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (already purchased Tuesday, second bag saved)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 0.5 lb of GreenWise chicken breast, assumed cost $2.50 for one portion. Use about 1/2 cup of baby carrots from the 1-lb bag (plenty left over for snacking). Use about half of one broccoli bunch; buy 2 bunches at 2 for $6.00 ($6.00 total) and save the second bunch. The green bean bag purchased on Tuesday is already on hand and can be used as a bonus side if desired at no extra cost this day.
Friday
Meal: Buttered Skillet White Shrimp with Russet Potato Wedges and Corn
Description: Peeled and deveined white shrimp are quickly tossed in a buttered skillet with a pinch of garlic until pink and tender, served alongside oven-baked russet potato wedges and a buttered ear of sweet corn for a fun Friday feast. This simple, lightly seasoned shrimp dinner is easy enough for kids to enjoy without any fuss.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, Peeled and Deveined) - $7.99/lb, Extra Large Russet Potatoes - $0.99/lb, Bulk Sweet Corn - 5 for $3.00
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 0.5 lb of white shrimp for one serving, assumed cost $4.00. Use about 0.5 lb of russet potato (one large potato), assumed cost $0.50. Use 1 ear of sweet corn. Potato wedges take about 25-30 minutes in the oven at 425 degrees F; get them in the oven first, then cook the shrimp in the last 5-7 minutes so everything finishes together.
Recipes:
- Buttered Shrimp with Corn and Fresh Herbs
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Butterball Ground Turkey 93% Lean (2 trays, 2 for $9.00 deal): $9.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese (2 pkgs, 2 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (3 ears, 5 for $3.00 deal - pay for 3 at $0.60 each): $1.80
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage Mild (1 tray, 20-oz): $5.69
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (1 lb total across Tuesday and Friday): $0.99
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (2 pkgs, 2 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (2 pkgs, 2 for $10.00 deal): $10.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (2 cans, 2 for $3.00 deal): $3.00
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
- Broccoli (2 bunches, 2 for $6.00 deal): $6.00
- White Shrimp Large Peeled and Deveined (0.5 lb): $4.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Soft flour tortillas
- Taco seasoning
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- Ranch dressing (for veggie dipping)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin (Boneless): BOGO, save up to $6.99/lb
- Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package): $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics): $6.49/lb
- GreenWise 92% Lean Ground Beef (USDA-Inspected, Raised Without Antibiotics): $10.99/lb
- Jimmy Dean Bacon (16-oz pkg): 2 for $12.00
- Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (Or Sliced Sausage, 12-oz pkg, Excluding Beef Varieties): 2 for $10.00
- Publix Gourmet Beef Meatballs (Bacon & Cheddar): $8.99/lb
- Publix Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers (Bacon-Wrapped): $8.99/lb
- White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined): $7.99/lb
- Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray): 2 for $9.00
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Frozen, 12-oz pkg): $10.99
- Pier 33 Gourmet Langostino Lobster (Wild Caught, Fully Cooked & Peeled Tails, 8-oz pkg): $10.99
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia): $10.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Jumbo, 16-20 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $12.99/lb
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Previously Frozen): $13.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed): $11.99/lb
- Top Round London Broil (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $7.99/lb
- Ribeye Steak (Bone-In, Publix USDA Choice Beef): $15.99/lb
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics): $4.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak (Bone-In, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics): $18.99/lb
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, 20-oz tray): $5.69
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Publix 20-Piece Mardi Gras Chicken Wings (Baked, Peppered With Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each cont.): $12.99
- Publix 20-Piece Chicken Wings (French Onion, Baked, Slow-Cooked Onions With Butter and Garlic, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each cont.): $12.99
- Boar's Head Fryer's Fried Turkey Whole Sub (With Yellow American 1930 Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Pickles, each): $9.99
- Publix Italian Herb Chicken (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli): $9.99/lb
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $9.99/lb
- Publix Unsweetened Peach Iced Tea (Limited Edition, half-gal bot.): $1.99
- Boar's Head Fryer's Turkey Salad (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 16-oz pkg): $7.99
- Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken (Oven-Roasted, Glazed With a Sweet Chili Sauce, each): $7.49
- GreenWise Popcorn (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 7-oz bag): $2.49
- Boar's Head Fryer's Turkey Sliced (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 16-oz pkg): $7.99
Produce on sale:
- Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch): 2 for $6.00
- Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (California-Grown, Yellow or White Flesh Varieties): $2.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums (California-Grown, Good Source of Vitamin C): $2.99/lb
- Organic Strawberries (16-oz pkg): 2 for $10.00
- Mandarins (3-lb bag): $4.99
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (California-Grown): $2.99/lb
- Cantaloupe: $3.99 each
- King O' the West Honeydew Melon (Or Orangedew, each): $4.99 each
- Sugar Kiss Melon (Each): $3.99 each
- King O' the West Orangedew Melon Chunks (Or Honeydew, Small or Medium Size cont.): $3.49/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb
- Iceberg Lettuce (Each): 2 for $4.00
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg): 2 for $4.00
- Brussels Sprouts (each pkg): 2 for $5.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each): 5 for $3.00
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes: $0.99/lb
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg): 2 for $5.00
- Alexia Potatoes (Or Sweet Potatoes or Onion Rings, 13.5-28-oz pkg): 2 for $9.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Publix Chunk Cheese (Or Slices, 6 or 8-oz pkg): 2 for $5.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg): 2 for $5.00
- Eggland's Best Eggs (Large, Grade A, 12-ct. ctn): $2.50
- Nellie's Free Range Eggs (Large, 12-ct. ctn): $3.99
- Blue Diamond Almonds Almond Breeze Almondmilk (64-oz ctn): 2 for $6.00
- Chobani Flip Greek Yogurt (4.5-oz cup; or 20g Protein Yogurt, 6.7-oz cup; or 15g Protein Drink, 7-oz bot.): 4 for $5.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Italian Five Grain Bread (Made From Scratch, With Oats, Cracked Wheat, Millet, Flaxseed, and Sunflower Seeds, From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg): $4.49
- Mini Strudels (Flaky Pastry Dough, From the Publix Bakery, 9-ct. 12 or 17-oz pkg): $4.99
- Butter Pound Cake (Or Banana Walnut Loaf Cake, From the Publix Bakery, 12-oz pkg): 2 for $10.00
- Two Dozen Cookies (Baked Fresh In-Store, From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg): $4.99
- Italian Five Grain Baguette (Made From Scratch, From the Publix Bakery, 8-oz pkg): $2.99
- Mini Vanilla Buttercream Coconut Cake (From the Publix Bakery, 20-oz pkg): $12.99
- GreenWise Bagels (No Artificial Colors or Flavors, Located in the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 12-oz pkg): $1.99
- GreenWise Mini Muffins (No Artificial Colors or Flavors, Located in the Publix Bakery, 11.8-oz pkg): $5.99
- Mini Donuts (From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg): $3.49
- Alyssa's Bites (Gluten Free, Non-GMO, High Fiber, No Sugar Added and Free of Preservatives, Located in the Publix Bakery, 5 or 6-oz pkg): $5.49
- Cornbread Toaster Tops (Or French Toast, From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 6-oz pkg): $3.49
- Tiramisu (Rich Cream Filling Layered Between Espresso-Soaked Sponge Cake, From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg): $6.99
- Bimbo White Bread (Medium, 20-oz bag): $1.99
Pantry on sale:
- Hormel Side Dishes (20-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can, Excluding Organic): 2 for $3.00
- Starkist Solid White Albacore Tuna (In Water: Regular or 25% Less Sodium, 4-pk. 5-oz can): 2 for $10.00
- Bush's Best Beans (Or Garbanzos, Hominy, or Crowder or Blackeye Peas, 15-16-oz can, Excluding Chili Magic, Baked, and Organic): 4 for $5.00
- Nissin Top Ramen Bowl (Or Original Chow Mein Noodles, Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy Noodles, or Cup Noodles, 2.54-4-oz pkg): 10 for $10.00
- Publix Vegetables (14.25-15.25-oz can, Excluding Lima Beans): 10 for $10.00
- Publix Syrup (24-oz bot.): $2.99
- Publix Soy Sauce (Or Teriyaki Sauce, 14.5 or 15-oz bot.): 2 for $4.00
- Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail (Or Juice, Juice Drink, or 100% Juice Blend, 101.4-oz bot.): $4.49
- Chock Full O'Nuts Ground Coffee (23-26-oz can): $12.99
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Entrées (Or Lean Cuisine or Vital Pursuit, 5-12.75-oz pkg): 3 for $10.00
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Frozen, 12-oz pkg): $10.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$54.27
for 1 person · $54.27 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Publix.