The Kroger Co. shared affordable meal planning ideas to make dinnertime simple with make-ahead recipes that families can enjoy together, or young chefs can reheat easily in the microwave at home.
For families looking for easy, affordable meals during winter break, Kroger suggests options to feed a family of four at an average cost of approximately $12 per meal, including:
- Alfredo Turkey Meatballs Pasta Bake: An easy meal that can be prepared and then popped into the freezer to enjoy later. This delicious recipe features Kroger Brand pasta, flame broiled turkey frozen meatballs, traditional alfredo sauce and frozen California style vegetables.
- Sheet Pan Black Bean Quesadillas: Make dinner meatless with these cheesy, black bean quesadillas full of corn, salsa and sour cream. To make ahead, simply prepare and store in the refrigerator to bake the next day or bake and store in the freezer to be reheated.
- Sausage and Tortellini Skillet: This savory meal requires just a few ingredients—tortellini, sausage and veggies—that can be frozen after prepared for a simple family dinner any time.
- Slow Cooker Taco Pasta: Let the slow cooker do the work with this hearty three-step dish including lean ground beef, tomatoes, mild salsa, corn, pasta and cheese.
- Stir Fried Rice: A make-ahead meal that puts the ease in easy with a Kroger stir fry teriyaki kit and complete in just four steps—prepare this stir fry and freeze for a weeknight meal to enjoy this holiday season.
The retailer recommends freezing meals in smaller batches to make reheating easier for single servings. For customer’s looking for more meal prep ideas, check out these budget-friendly recipes and slow cooker meals.
For customers looking for extra convenience when preparing meals over the holidays, Home Chef offers a wide selection of delicious, fresh prepared foods for easy lunch and dinner options such as, fried chicken, soups, meal kits, pizzas and flatbreads.
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