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 taco night kids will love. This quick and familiar meal is easy to customize with toppings like sour cream or salsa already in your fridge.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray), Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tray (1 lb) of ground turkey for 2 people, 2 ears of sweet corn (cut off the cob into the skillet), and 1 pkg shredded cheese split between servings. Tortillas are a pantry staple. Buy the 2-for-$9.00 deal on turkey and save the second tray in the freezer for later.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (One Pan Dinner!)
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Pork Italian Sausage with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Mild pork Italian sausage links are baked in the oven alongside crispy roasted russet potato chunks and tender green beans for a simple sheet-pan style dinner. Kids enjoy the savory sausage flavor and the satisfying potato bites, and cleanup is a breeze.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild, 20-oz tray), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (12-oz pkg)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 20-oz sausage tray (about 3 links) for 2 people and freeze the rest, approximately 1 lb of russet potatoes (about 1 large potato), and 1 pkg of green beans. Total oven time is about 35 minutes at 400 degrees F - get the potatoes in first and add sausage and beans after 10 minutes.
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-browned on the stovetop and served alongside warm baked beans and buttered sweet corn for a classic cookout-style dinner any kid will dig into. This hearty and comforting meal comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (12-oz pkg), Bush's Best Baked Beans (16-oz can), Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pkg (12 oz) of rope sausage sliced into coins for 2 people, 1 can of baked beans warmed on the stovetop, and 2 ears of sweet corn. The 2-for-$10.00 sausage deal means you buy 2 pkgs - freeze the second for another week.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Baby Cut Carrots and Broccoli
Description: Lightly seasoned chicken breasts are pan-seared until golden and juicy, then served alongside steamed baby carrots and broccoli florets with a little butter for a wholesome and kid-approved dinner. The simple seasoning keeps flavors familiar and the colorful veggies make the plate fun and bright.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), Broccoli (each bunch)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken breast (about 2 medium breasts) at $4.99/lb for a total of $4.99, 1 bag of baby cut carrots ($1.29), and 1 bunch of broccoli (half of the 2-for-$6.00 deal, so buy 2 bunches at $3.00 total and use the second bunch later in the week or as a snack).
Friday
Meal: Buttered Skillet White Shrimp with Russet Potato Wedges and Corn
Description: Plump shrimp are quickly sauteed in butter with a pinch of garlic and served alongside oven-baked russet potato wedges and sweet corn on the cob for a fun Friday dinner kids will get excited about. The mild buttery shrimp are easy for kids to enjoy and the potato wedges feel like a treat.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, Peeled and Deveined), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of white shrimp at $7.99/lb for a total of $7.99, which gives roughly 31-35 shrimp split between 2 people. Use 1 large russet potato (about 1 lb) cut into wedges and roasted at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes, and 2 ears of sweet corn. Start the potato wedges first since shrimp cook in under 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Buttered Shrimp with Corn and Fresh Herbs
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Butterball Ground Turkey, 93% Lean (2-for-$9.00 deal, 2 trays - use 1 now, freeze 1): $9.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese, 6 or 8-oz pkg (x1 pkg from 2-for-$5.00 deal - buy 2, use 1 now): $5.00
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Mild, 20-oz tray (x1 tray): $5.69
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (approximately 2 lbs total for Tuesday and Friday at $0.99/lb): $1.98
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans, 12-oz pkg (2-for-$5.00 deal - buy 2, use 1 now): $5.00
- Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage, 12-oz pkg (2-for-$10.00 deal - buy 2, use 1 now, freeze 1): $10.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans, 16-oz can (2-for-$3.00 deal - buy 2, use 1 now): $3.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (6 ears total across the week at 5-for-$3.00): $3.60
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (approximately 1 lb at $4.99/lb): $4.99
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots, 1-lb bag (x1 bag): $1.29
- Broccoli, each bunch (2-for-$6.00 deal - buy 2 bunches): $6.00
- White Shrimp, Large, Peeled and Deveined (approximately 1 lb at $7.99/lb): $7.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Soft flour tortillas (for tacos)
- Butter
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Chili powder (mild)
- Salt and pepper
- Taco toppings such as sour cream or salsa if desired
🏷️ 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.
$63.54
for 2 people · $31.77 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.