Join us for the $75 Weekly Menu Plan for Week 23, where we continue providing creative and budget-friendly meals your family will love. This week includes bold flavors with Loaded Potato Buffalo Chicken Hot Dish and Speedie Chicken Kebabs to keep your dinners exciting. We’ve also added new snack ideas to keep things fresh.
Let’s dive into Week 23 with affordable and flavorful meals that make the most of your grocery budget!
🍽️ Fun Fact 🍉 Fresh fruit prices have increased by 8%, causing many shoppers to switch to frozen fruit options.
$75 Weekly Menu Plan Week 23: (June 3, 2024 – June 9, 2024)
Weekly Grocery List (Walmart Prices)
Proteins:
- Chicken Breasts (2 lbs) – $6.98
- Ground Turkey (1 lb) – $4.00
- Eggs (1 dozen) – $2.24
- Bacon (12 oz) – $4.98
- Canned Tuna (2 cans, 5 oz each) – $2.00
Dairy:
- Milk (1 gallon) – $3.00
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese (8 oz) – $2.00
- Greek Yogurt (32 oz) – $3.00
- Butter (1 lb) – $2.98
- Cream Cheese (8 oz) – $2.00
Produce:
- Potatoes (5 lbs) – $3.00
- Bananas (6 count) – $1.00
- Apples (3 lbs) – $4.00
- Romaine Lettuce (1 head) – $1.68
- Bell Peppers (3 count) – $3.28
- Onions (3 count) – $2.34
- Garlic (1 bulb) – $0.50
- Broccoli (1 head) – $1.69
- Carrots (2 lbs) – $1.96
- Tomatoes (4 count) – $2.48
- Green Onions (1 bunch) – $0.98
- Fresh Spinach (bag) – $2.00
Pantry:
- All-Purpose Flour (5 lbs) – $2.00
- Jasmine Rice (2 lbs) – $2.00
- Canned Diced Tomatoes (two 15 oz cans) – $1.44
- Chicken Broth (32 oz) – $1.22
- Olive Oil (16 oz) – $3.48
- Hot Sauce (for Buffalo Chicken) – $1.50
- Soy Sauce (10 oz) – $1.64
- Bread Crumbs – $2.00
Seasonings:
- Salt (from pantry)
- Pepper (from pantry)
- Garlic powder (from pantry)
- Paprika – $1.00
- Onion powder – $1.00
- Italian seasoning – $1.00
Snacks/Extras:
- Granola Bars (12 count) – $2.88
- Pita Chips (12 oz) – $2.88
- Dried Fruit (8 oz) – $3.00
Total Estimated Cost: $85.13
Pro Tip 🥔 Potatoes are one of the most versatile and affordable foods—they’re budget-friendly and filling!
$75 Weekly Mal Plan:
Monday, June 3:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with sliced bananas and honey 🍌🍯
- Lunch: Chicken wraps with romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar, and tomatoes 🌯
- Dinner: Loaded Potato Buffalo Chicken Hot Dish with a side of sautéed spinach 🍗🥔
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced ($3.49)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (from 5 lbs) ($1.20)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from 8 oz) ($1.00)
- 1/4 cup hot sauce ($0.25)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (from earlier) ($0.50)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (from pantry)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder (from seasonings)
- 1/2 bag spinach, sautéed ($1.00)
Instructions:
Tuesday, June 4:
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast and apple slices 🍳🍞🍏
- Lunch: Leftover buffalo chicken wraps with romaine lettuce and cheddar 🌯
- Dinner: Ground turkey tacos with bell peppers and shredded cheddar 🌮
Recipe:
- 1 lb ground turkey ($4.00)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (from 3 count) ($1.09)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from 8 oz) ($1.00)
- 6 tortillas (from pantry) ($1.20)
- Paprika, garlic powder, and cumin (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned. Add paprika, garlic powder, and cumin to season.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook until tender.
- Serve the turkey mixture in tortillas with shredded cheddar cheese.
Wednesday, June 5:
- Breakfast: Cinna-Bun Cake Recipe with fresh fruit 🍰🍏
- Lunch: Chicken salad wraps with romaine lettuce and shredded cheddar 🌯
- Dinner: Speedie Chicken Kebabs served with jasmine rice and sautéed vegetables 🍗🍚
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed ($3.49)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (from earlier) ($1.09)
- 1 onion, cubed (from 3 count) ($0.78)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce ($0.25, from pantry)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (from pantry)
- 1 cup jasmine rice (from 2 lbs) ($0.50)
Instructions:
- Full Speedie Chicken Kebabs Recipe Here
- Serve the kebabs over jasmine rice with a side of sautéed vegetables.
Thursday, June 6:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with granola and honey 🥣🍯
- Lunch: Leftover Speedie chicken kebabs with jasmine rice 🍗🍚
- Dinner: Bacon and cheddar-stuffed potatoes with sautéed spinach 🥔🧀
Recipe:
- 4 medium potatoes (from 5 lbs) ($1.20)
- 4 slices bacon (from 12 oz) ($1.66)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from 8 oz) ($1.00)
- 1/2 bag spinach, sautéed ($1.00)
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes at 400°F.
- Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble.
- Mix the baked potato flesh with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and seasonings. Return the mixture to the potato skins and bake for 10 more minutes. Serve with sautéed spinach.
Friday, June 7:
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast and apple slices 🍳🍞🍏
- Lunch: Tuna salad wraps with pita chips 🥗
- Dinner: Chicken stir-fry with jasmine rice and bell peppers
Recipe:
- 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced ($3.49)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (from earlier) ($1.09)
- 1 onion, sliced (from earlier) ($0.78)
- 1 cup jasmine rice (from 2 lbs) ($0.50)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) ($0.13)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (from pantry)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (from pantry)
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the bell pepper and onion, cooking until tender.
- Add soy sauce and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Serve over jasmine rice.
Saturday, June 8:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with granola and honey 🥣🍯
- Lunch: Leftover chicken stir-fry with jasmine rice 🍲
- Dinner: Ground turkey and veggie pasta with garlic butter sauce 🍝
Recipe:
- 1 lb ground turkey ($4.00)
- 1/2 lb pasta (from 1 lb) ($0.50)
- 1 zucchini, sliced (from earlier) ($0.84)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (from earlier) ($1.09)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) ($0.13)
- 2 tbsp butter (from 1 lb) ($0.18)
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned.
- Add zucchini and bell pepper, cooking until tender.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the cooked ground turkey and vegetables.
- Toss the mixture with cooked pasta and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Sunday, June 9:
- Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffins 🍏🥞
- Lunch: Leftover turkey pasta with veggies 🍝
- Dinner: Bacon Cheddar Scalloped Potato Casserole sautéed broccoli 🥔🥦
Recipe:
- 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (from 5 lbs) – $1.50
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped – $1.69
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (from 12 oz) – $2.49
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (from 8 oz) – $2.00
- 2 cups milk (from 1 gallon) – $0.75
- 3 tbsp butter (from 1 lb) – $0.18
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (from 5 lbs) – $0.08
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) – $0.13
- Salt and pepper (from pantry) – $0.00
- Paprika (from pantry) – $0.10
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (from pantry) – $0.05
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (from pantry) – $0.05
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Layer Potatoes and Broccoli: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the chopped broccoli and half of the crumbled bacon. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the top. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, broccoli, bacon, and cheese sauce.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Snack Ideas for Week 23:
- Cinna-Bun Cake slices: Sweet and satisfying.
- Sliced apples with cinnamon walnut fruit dip: Simple and energizing.
- Pita chips with tuna salad: A crunchy, filling snack.
- Popcorn with olive oil and garlic powder: A savory treat.
- Greek yogurt with honey and dried fruit: Creamy and refreshing.
Tips for Week 23:
- Use leftovers wisely: Leftover chicken, stir-fry, or potatoes can be repurposed for wraps, salads, or quick lunches.
- Try new snack options: Incorporate pita chips with tuna salad or apple slices with peanut butter for variety.
- Prep snacks ahead: Bake the Cinna-Bun Cake early in the week for easy grab-and-go treats.
- Make the most of sales: Keep an eye on sales for proteins and produce to help stay within the $75 budget while keeping meals exciting.
This Week 23 meal plan includes flavorful, hearty meals like Loaded Potato Buffalo Chicken Hot Dish and Speedie Chicken Kebabs, with new snack options to keep things fresh. Every meal is designed to be affordable and satisfying for the whole family, all while staying on budget.
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