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Meal Plan 51 is loaded with simple recipes that will make meal planning easy this week. These recipes are loaded with delicious flavor and are easy to make.

Using your leftovers to create a different meal will save you time and money. Make sure to scroll to the bottom to see how we used our leftovers from this weeks meal plan.

If you love Weekly Meal Plans as much as we do, make sure to check out Meal Plan 50, Meal Plan 49 and Meal Plan 48.

Picture of the meals from this week's meal plan: Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, Cracker Barrel Meatloaf, Baked Pork Chops, Baked Hamburgers, and Strawberry Popsicles
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Print Shopping List

We created a simple shopping list so you can easily shop the store or your pantry. You will be surprised how many ingredients you already have, which will save you time and money.

Monday – Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Make these Teriyaki Chicken Skewers for your next cookout for an easy and budget-friendly meal. They go really well with our Crock Pot Rice.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are tangy and sweet with lots of veggies, pineapple and chicken.
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Tuesday – Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the perfect weeknight meal and is easy to make. Make it a healthy meal with our Pan Fried Zucchini.

A close-up of a spoonful of creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, featuring elbow pasta, shredded chicken, and a drizzle of sauce. Garnished with chopped parsley, this indulgent dish sits invitingly in a white casserole dish.
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Easy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is loaded with cheese, buffalo sauce, noodles, and chicken.
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Wednesday – Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

This classic Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe is loaded with all your favorite ingredients in the meatloaf that you get at the restaurant. For sides, you’ll love this dish with these Ranch Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

A glazed meatloaf, reminiscent of a classic Cracker Barrel recipe, sits on a white oval plate on a marble surface. Nearby are forks, a striped cloth, and a bowl of mixed peas and carrots.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
It combines ground beef, cheese, onion, and green bell pepper. There is even Ritz Crackers in it. This is definitely the secret ingredient.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Thursday – Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops are seasoned with a delicious spice rub that is made with pantry staples. With an easy-to-make dish, you’ll have time to make delicious side dishes, like this Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Parmesan Roasted Broccoli.

Baked Pork Chops
These pork chops are ready in less than 30 minutes and are seasoned with simple spices.
Baked Pork Chops

Friday – Baked Hamburgers

Skip the grill and make these Baked Hamburgers. These burger patties cook perfectly in the oven for the perfect weeknight meal. Tired of the usual fries on the side? These Deep Fried Onion Rings will wow you.

Baked Hamburgers
They are still full of flavor and easy to make. The ingredients are simple and once your add your favorite toppings, you will be making this recipe all winter longer.
Baked Hamburgers

Breakfast – Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

This easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It comes together quickly and is a filling meal all in one dish

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
The best part is that this casserole is easy enough that you can have the kids help. Have them cut each biscuit with a pizza cutter while you cook sausage.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Dessert – Strawberry Popsicles

Strawberry Popsicles are the perfect treat for a hot summer day! The fresh strawberries come together to make a sweet and delicious frozen treat.

Strawberry Popsicles
They are SO easy to make and only take a few minutes to put together.
Strawberry Popsicles

We love making meal planning even easier so that is why we created the Lazy Day Cooking Club. This club shows you how to spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning and it is ready when you return home.

Easy Side Dish Recipes

Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Teriyaki Chicken – If you have leftovers chicken and vegetables, dice them up and make Hibachi Fried Rice.
  • Meatloaf – Use your meatloaf to make a meatloaf sandwich the next day. My dad always enjoyed it cold.
  • Pork Chops – Dice up the pork chops and make Pork Fried Rice Recipe for a quick and easy meal idea.
  • Hamburgers – These baked hamburgers make delicious leftovers. Reheat and serve without a bun with your favorite toppings for a low carb recipe.

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