Weekly Meal Plan

Previous Meal Plan (Mar 10-16)

Complete Weekly Meal Plan - Spring Break Edition (Mar 18-23, 2025)

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Tuesday (Mar 18) Breakfast Cereal Bar
Assortment of cereals with milk, sliced bananas, and berries for topping		 Build-Your-Own Sandwiches
Selection of breads, meats, cheeses, and vegetables for customized sandwiches with carrot sticks and chips		 Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Skillet
Sliced smoked jalapeno cheddar sausage with sautéed onions, yellow potatoes, and corn in a one-pan meal
Wednesday (Mar 19) Egg & Potato Breakfast Skillet
Scrambled eggs with diced potatoes, onions, and cheese		 Bean and Vegetable Quesadillas
Flour tortillas filled with refried beans, corn, cheese, and diced onions, served with salsa		 Chicken and Rice Casserole
Baked chicken breasts with rice, carrots, peas, and savory herbs in a creamy casserole
Thursday (Mar 20) French Toast
Cinnamon-spiced french toast with maple syrup and fresh fruit		 Loaded Baked Potato Bar
Baked russet potatoes with toppings: cheese, sour cream, green onions, and leftover sausage or bacon bits		 Shepherd's Pie
Ground beef with sautéed onions, carrots, and peas topped with mashed russet potatoes
Friday (Mar 21) Breakfast Smoothie Bowls
Thick fruit smoothies in bowls topped with granola, sliced fruit, and a drizzle of honey		 Hearty Chicken Soup
Quick soup using chicken casserole leftovers with added vegetables and noodles		 Italian Sausage Pasta
Hot Italian sausage with onions in a simple tomato sauce, served over pasta with garlic bread
Saturday (Mar 22) Breakfast Burritos
Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, cheese, and optional sausage in flour tortillas		 Family Lunch: Black Bean and Rice Bowls
Black beans and rice with corn, diced onions, and taco seasonings, with optional toppings		 Honey Garlic Chicken
Baked chicken breasts in honey garlic sauce with roasted carrots and potatoes
Sunday (Mar 23) Family Pancake Bar
Homemade pancakes with various toppings: maple syrup, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, and whipped cream		 Sausage and Potato Soup
Creamy soup with smoked jalapeno sausage, potatoes, carrots, and onions, served with crusty bread		 Homemade Beef Chili
Ground beef chili with beans, served with cornbread and toppings (cheese, sour cream, green onions)

Shopping List (Additional Items Needed)

Category Items
Proteins
  • Eggs (for multiple breakfast options)
  • Greek yogurt (for smoothies)
  • Cheese (various types for quesadillas, burritos, potato toppings, etc.)
  • Deli meat (for build-your-own sandwiches)
  • Bacon (optional for potato toppings)
Produce
  • Bananas (for cereal toppings and smoothies)
  • Berries or other fresh fruit (for breakfast options)
  • Apples (for snacks and sides)
  • Frozen fruit (for smoothie bowls)
  • Salad greens (for side salads and sandwiches)
  • Fresh herbs if desired (parsley, thyme)
  • Garlic (for honey garlic chicken and various dishes)
  • Green onions (for potato toppings and chili garnish)
  • Tomatoes (for sandwiches and garnishes)
  • Lettuce (for sandwiches)
  • Avocado (optional for toppings)
Pantry/Dairy
  • Pasta (for Italian sausage dish and chicken soup)
  • Canned tomato sauce (for pasta dish)
  • Canned diced tomatoes (for chili)
  • Chicken broth (for soup and casserole)
  • Black beans and/or refried beans (for quesadillas and rice bowls)
  • Condensed cream soup (for chicken casserole)
  • Chili spices (cumin, chili powder, etc.)
  • Honey (for honey garlic chicken and smoothie bowls)
  • Soy sauce (for honey garlic sauce)
  • Tortillas (for breakfast burritos and quesadillas)
  • Milk (for breakfast items and cooking)
  • Butter (for various uses)
  • Bread (for toast, sandwiches, and french toast)
  • Variety of breads for sandwiches (whole grain, white, wraps)
  • Salsa (for quesadillas and bean bowls)
  • Sour cream (for potato toppings, chili, and quesadillas)
  • Cereal assortment
  • Granola (for smoothie bowls)
  • Pancake mix (or ingredients if homemade)
  • Maple syrup (for pancakes and french toast)
  • Cornbread mix (or ingredients if homemade)
  • Chips (for sandwich sides)
  • Chocolate chips (optional for pancake toppings)
  • Whipped cream (optional for pancake toppings)
  • Crusty bread (for soup)
  • Garlic bread (for pasta night)
  • Taco seasonings (for bean bowls)

Notes

  • This Spring Break meal plan features family-friendly options for all three meals
  • Breakfast options are more substantial since everyone is home
  • Lunches are designed as interactive meals that everyone can enjoy together
  • The jalapeno cheddar sausage is used in Tuesday's skillet and Sunday's soup
  • Hot Italian sausage is featured in Friday's pasta dish
  • Chicken breasts are prepared two different ways (casserole and honey garlic)
  • Ground beef is used in two distinct dishes (shepherd's pie and chili)
  • Carrots, onions, and potatoes are incorporated throughout the week in various preparations
  • Frozen corn and peas are used in multiple dishes for added vegetables
  • Consider preparing components of breakfast ahead of time to make mornings easier
  • "Build-your-own" and "bar" style meals allow family members to customize according to preference
  • Leftovers are repurposed into new meals to reduce waste (like chicken casserole into soup)