Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheeseburger Skillet Patties with Baked Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Two smashed diner-style beef patties are seared in a skillet and topped with melty American cheese slices. Served with crispy oven-baked russet potato wedges that kids can help season and dip.
Sale items used: Diluigi Smashables Diner Style Beef Patties, Publix Russet Potatoes, Kraft American Singles
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Cook 4 patties from the pack (2 per person) and save the rest in the freezer. Use about 1.5 lbs of russets (3 medium) cut into wedges, and 4 cheese slices. Bake wedges at 425F for 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Basic Burgers and Potato Wedges
- Classic American Cheeseburgers with Potato Wedges Recipe
- Perfect All American Cheeseburgers with Crispy Herb Potato Wedges

Tuesday
Meal: Hot Dog Mac and Cheese Bake
Description: Sliced hot dogs are stirred into creamy cheesy macaroni and baked until bubbly with a golden top. A fun, familiar comfort dish sized for two hungry kids or a parent and child.
Sale items used: Ball Park Franks, Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner, Kraft American Singles
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box of macaroni dinner and 4 franks sliced into coins. Prepare the mac per the box, fold in the franks, top with 2 American slices torn up, and bake at 375F for 10 to 12 minutes. Leftover franks keep for lunches.
Recipes:
- Hot Dog Mac and Cheese
- Hot Dog Mac and Cheese
- Hot Dog Macaroni and Cheese

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Publix Whole Pork Picnic with Fall Hard Squash
Description: A small pork picnic roast is slow-roasted until tender and easy to shred, served with sweet roasted squash. The mild, savory pork and soft squash are gentle on kid palates.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 20 minutes active
Serving note: Buy one 4 lb picnic (bone-in, about 4 lbs total) at $1.99/lb, which gives plenty of leftovers for sandwiches. Roast at 325F for about 3 hours, adding 1.5 lbs cubed squash for the last 40 minutes. Make-ahead tip: roast the pork earlier in the day or the day before and reheat gently.
Recipes:
- Pork Picnic Roast: An Incredibly Flavorful Pork Roast Dinner Recipe!
- Roasted Acorn Squash {with brown sugar and butter}

Thursday
Meal: Bratwurst and Sweet Onion Skillet with Broccoli
Description: Browned bratwurst slices are cooked with soft, sweetened onions in one skillet. Steamed broccoli florets on the side are tasty with a little butter or cheese.
Sale items used: Publix Beer Bratwurst, Sweet Onions, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of bratwurst (about 4 links), 1 large sweet onion sliced, and 1 head of broccoli (about 0.75 lb) cut into florets. Steam broccoli for 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Sausage, Potato, and Broccoli Skillet
- Bratwurst & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
- Penne with Bratwurst and Broccoli

Friday
Meal: Bacon Cheddar Salmon Burgers with Spring Mix
Description: Two pre-made bacon cheddar salmon burgers are pan-seared until golden and served on a bed of mild spring mix. Kids can build their own plate with a little dressing on the side.
Sale items used: Bacon Cheddar Salmon Burgers, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Cook 2 burgers (1 per person) for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Use about 2 big handfuls of spring mix per person from the container.
Recipes:
- Alaska Salmon Burger with Peppered Bacon
- Alaskan Salmon Burger with Peppered Bacon
- Salmon Burger with Peppered Bacon

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Diluigi Smashables Diner Style Beef Patties (1 pack): $9.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Kraft American Singles (1 pack): $4.49
- Ball Park Franks (1 pack): $3.00
- Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner (1 box, sold 2 for $4.00): $4.00
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (4 lbs): $7.96
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Publix Beer Bratwurst (1 pack): $5.69
- Sweet Onions (1 bag): $4.99
- Broccoli (1 head, sold 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Bacon Cheddar Salmon Burgers (2 burgers): $6.00
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (1 container, sold 3 for $10.00): $10.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Butter
- Milk (for the mac, per box directions)
- Ketchup and mustard
- Garlic powder or mild paprika
- Ranch or favorite mild dressing
- Burger buns or sandwich rolls