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Using a Meal Plan 85 helps you stay organized, reduce stress, and make weeknight dinners so much easier by knowing exactly what you’re cooking ahead of time. These recipes are easy and kid approved!

For even more ways to save time and money, scroll to the bottom to see how we turned out leftovers into another meal!

These Weekly Meal Plans takes the decision out of what we eat for dinner each night. If you love this weeks meal plan, make sure to also check out Meal Plan 84, Meal Plan 83 and Meal Plan 82.

A collage of six dishes features Leftover Turkey Soup, Leftover Ham Soup, Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup, Mexican Cornbread Casserole, Chicken Pot Pie Soup, and White Chocolate Peppermint Browniess alongside a bold “Meal Plan 85 + Shopping List!” sign, with vibrant and appetizing meals arranged around it for a delicious weekly inspiration.
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Monday – Leftover Turkey Soup

Using the turkey leftovers in this Leftover Turkey Soup makes for a delicious and comforting soup that everyone loves.

A large pot filled with hearty leftover turkey soup and vegetables, featuring chunks of tomato, shredded turkey, carrots, spinach, and herbs in a clear broth. Slices of bread are visible on the side.
Leftover Turkey Soup
If you have Thanksgiving leftovers, make this Leftover Turkey Soup. It's loaded with flavor, easy to make, and made with simple ingredients.
Leftover Turkey Soup

Tuesday – Leftover Ham Casserole

Leftover Ham Casserole is the perfect recipe to make when you have leftover ham from the holidays. It’s flavorful and the best comfort food to enjoy your ham again.

Leftover Ham Casserole
This creamy pasta dish is simple to make and is so cheesy and delicious. The creamy sauce is made from scratch, so there is no need for cream of chicken soup.
Leftover Ham Casserole

Wednesday – Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup

We all love potato soup, so the idea of adding hearty bites of ham just seemed like a really great idea. Plus, Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup is the perfect meal to use any leftover ham you might have from a big family meal.

A black bowl filled with creamy, thick chowder—just like a classic Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup Recipe—garnished with chopped parsley. Chunks of vegetables and tender ham are visible in the rich, pale yellow soup.
Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup
Toss and go and have this in the slow cooker in less than 20 minutes.
Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup

Thursday – Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Savor the taste of homemade Mexican Cornbread Casserole, topped with golden cornbread and made with quality ingredients.

A slice of Mexican cornbread casserole with ground beef, black beans, corn, and veggies is served on a white plate with sour cream and cilantro, next to a fork and a colorful napkin.
Mexican Cornbread Casserole
This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is packed with seasoned beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese! Baked under a golden layer of made-from-scratch cornbread for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner!
Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Friday – Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Indulge in rich and creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup, packed with tender chicken and veggies for ultimate comfort food.

A bowl of creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup with diced vegetables and herbs, served with a biscuit on the side. Another bowl of Chicken Pot Pie Soup and a plate of biscuits are in the background on a white surface.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
The creamy filling, the tender chicken, and those savory vegetables all in one steaming bowl. It all cooks in one pot and is ready in less than an hour!
Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Breakfast – Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole

This Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole is unbelievably good—simple ingredients, big cozy flavors, and perfect for brunch, holidays, or even a sweet treat after dinner.

A close-up of a spoon lifting a portion of gooey pumpkin cinnamon roll casserole recipe from a slow cooker, showing golden-brown, bite-sized pieces coated in cinnamon and sugar.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole
We love making this slow cooker desserts as it starts with canned cinnamon rolls. You only need a few simple ingredients and the slow cooker does all the work.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Dessert – White Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

These White Chocolate Peppermint Brownies are always a hit at every party I take them to. It’s easy to make and perfect for the holidays or to give as gifts.

A stack of peppermint brownies with white frosting, with faded peppermints in the background.
White Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Decadent layers of fudgy brownies, peppermint topping and white chocolate make Peppermint White Chocolate Brownies recipe amazing.
White Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

If you are looking for away to get dinner started in less than 2 minutes, check out Lazy Day Cooking Club. These recipes are delicious, made with easy ingredients and are kid friendly.

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