Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Mini Beef Meatloaf Muffins with Sliced Tomatoes
Description: Three little meatloaf muffins are baked in a muffin tin with a ketchup glaze and a sprinkle of melty cheese. They come with juicy tomato slices on the side for easy dipping.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef, Tomatoes on the Vine, Tillamook Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.35 lb (about 5.5 oz) lean ground beef, mixed with 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp beaten egg, 1 tbsp ketchup and a pinch of salt, then shaped into 3 muffins. Top with 2 tbsp shredded cheese and bake at 375F for 18 to 20 minutes. Slice about 0.4 lb tomato (1 medium) for serving.
Recipes:
- Muffin Pan Mini Meatloaf Recipe
- Mini Meatloaf Muffins
- Best Mini Meatloaf Recipe (Mini Muffin Tin Meatloaves)

Tuesday
Meal: Ham and Cheese Quesadillas with Grapes
Description: A golden, crispy flour tortilla is folded around diced ham and gooey shredded cheese, then cut into easy wedges. Cold, crunchy grapes on the side make it a fun finger-food plate.
Sale items used: Publix Semi-Boneless Half Ham, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Red or White Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.25 lb ham (half of the 0.5 lb total bought for the week), diced, plus 1/3 cup shredded cheese in one 8-inch flour tortilla. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side in a lightly buttered skillet. Serve with about 0.4 lb grapes (1 cup), halved lengthwise for younger kids.
Recipes:
- Ham and Cheese Quesadillas Recipe
- Ham and Cheese Quesadillas - Pati Jinich
- Ham and Cheese Quesadilla - Barefeet in the Kitchen

Wednesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Granny Smith Apples and Fall Squash
Description: A small pork tenderloin roasts on one pan with sweet-tart apple wedges and tender cubes of squash. A little brown sugar and cinnamon give it a cozy, mildly sweet flavor.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin, Granny Smith Apples, Fall Squash
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.5 lb pork tenderloin (ask the meat counter to cut a half-pound piece), 1 Granny Smith apple (about 0.5 lb) cut in wedges, and about 0.75 lb fall squash peeled and cubed (use about 1 cup, and save the extra for another meal). Toss with 1 tbsp oil, salt and a pinch of cinnamon. Roast at 425F for 20 to 25 minutes until the pork reaches 145F, then rest 5 minutes and slice into coins.
Recipes:
- Sheet-Pan Pork Tenderloin & Apples - ShopRite
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Squash Recipe - Wyse Guide
- Harvest Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apple and Butternut Squash

Thursday
Meal: Honey Garlic Skillet Shrimp with Broccoli over Rice
Description: Plump shrimp and small broccoli florets cook quickly in a sweet, mild honey garlic glaze. Everything is spooned over fluffy rice for an easy one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Broccoli
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.4 lb (about 6.5 oz) peeled white shrimp and 1 broccoli crown (about 1 cup of small florets). Sauce is 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 small minced garlic clove. Sear the shrimp 2 minutes per side, add the broccoli with a splash of water to steam 3 minutes, then add the sauce. Serve over 1/2 cup cooked rice (about 1/4 cup dry).
Recipes:
- Honey Garlic Shrimp - The Cozy Cook
- Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
- 15-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

Friday
Meal: Baked Ham, Broccoli, and Cheese Pasta
Description: Little pasta shapes are tossed with diced ham, tender broccoli bits and a creamy cheese sauce, then baked until bubbly on top. It is a cozy, familiar casserole in a single-serving dish.
Sale items used: Publix Semi-Boneless Half Ham, Broccoli, Tillamook Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.25 lb ham (the other half of the 0.5 lb total), diced, with 1 broccoli crown cut small (about 1 cup), 1 cup cooked small pasta (about 1/2 cup dry), 1/3 cup milk and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Mix with a pinch of salt, top with 2 tbsp cheese and bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes. Boil the broccoli with the pasta for the last 2 minutes to save a pot.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Pasta Bake
- Broccoli Cheddar Ham Pasta Casserole
- Easy Ham & Broccoli Pasta Bake - Lost in Food

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Lean Ground Beef (0.35 lb): $2.45
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.4 lb): $1.00
- Publix Semi-Boneless Half Ham (0.5 lb): $1.30
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (x2 bags, 2 for $7.00): $7.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (0.4 lb): $1.20
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Granny Smith Apples (0.5 lb): $0.90
- Fall Squash (0.75 lb): $0.74
- White Shrimp (0.4 lb): $3.20
- Broccoli (x2, 2 for $6.00): $6.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Ketchup
- Salt and pepper
- Cinnamon
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Milk
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Flour tortillas (8-inch)
- Long-grain white rice
- Small pasta shapes (such as shells or elbows)