{"id":143151,"date":"2025-01-10T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/10\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:00:00","slug":"kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/10\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This week\u2019s meal plan is here to save your sanity! It\u2019s full of quick, kid-approved dinners that are easy to make and guaranteed to keep everyone happy (yes, even the picky eaters)!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s kid friendly meal plan is here to save your sanity! It\u2019s full of quick, kid-approved dinners that are easy to make and guaranteed to keep everyone happy (yes, even the picky eaters)!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"A collage of 5 pictures of kid friendly dinners and a graphic that says &quot;kid friendly meal plan with shopping list&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-282937\" title=\" This week\u2019s meal plan is here to save your sanity! It\u2019s full of quick, kid-approved dinners that are easy to make and guaranteed to keep everyone happy (yes, even the picky eaters)!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.png 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.png 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" alt=\"A collage of 5 pictures of kid friendly dinners and a graphic that says &quot;kid friendly meal plan with shopping list&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-282937\" title=\" This week\u2019s meal plan is here to save your sanity! It\u2019s full of quick, kid-approved dinners that are easy to make and guaranteed to keep everyone happy (yes, even the picky eaters)!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.png 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.png 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>This week\u2019s kid friendly menu is a lifesaver, trust me! It\u2019s full of meals that are super easy to throw together and guaranteed to keep everyone at the table happy (yes, even the picky ones). Plus, if you\u2019re anything like me, a little <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oreo-balls\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolate dessert<\/a> at the end of the day makes everything better. You\u2019ve got this, mama!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-lasagna\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Instant Pot Lasagna<\/a><br \/><strong>Tuesday:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-pizza\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Taco Pizza<\/a><br \/><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-hawaiian-haystacks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Easy Hawaiian Haystacks<\/a><br \/><strong>Thursday:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/korean-ground-beef-rice-bowls\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls<\/a><br \/><strong>Friday:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cheeseburger-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-163846 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/instantpotlasagna-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Easy Instant Pot Lasagna<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This Instant Pot recipe is filled with all the lasagna flavors you love! Layers of creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and ground beef seasoned with Italian herbs come together in this super easy dish!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-lasagna\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Easy Instant Pot Lasagna\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-55377 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacopizza-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Taco Pizza<\/h2>\n<p>Two classic family favorites, pizza and tacos, come together in this easy weeknight meal that is destined to become a favorite in your home.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-pizza\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Taco Pizza\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-85188 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hawaiianhaystacks-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Easy Hawaiian Haystacks<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Hawaiian haystacks are the ultimate layered comfort food! Rice, shredded chicken, and hearty gravy combine with your favorite toppings in this easy dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-hawaiian-haystacks\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Easy Hawaiian Haystacks\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-57311 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/0C4A8325-4-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls<\/h2>\n<p>Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are so incredibly easy to make and will become a family favorite! This makes the perfect weeknight meal.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/korean-ground-beef-rice-bowls\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-83192 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cheeseburger_soup3-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Cheeseburger Soup<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup <\/strong><em>is a thick and hearty soup with lean, tender ground beef, shredded carrots,\u00a0diced\u00a0celery and potatoes in a warm and creamy cheese soup. This is an award winning soup and it is excellent!\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cheeseburger-soup\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Cheeseburger Soup\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-how-many-does-it-feed\">How Many Does it Feed?<\/h2>\n<p>This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides five meals that will feed 4-6 (depending on if you are feeding adults or kids), AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy-to-make recipes, having a weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-picky-eaters\">Tips for Picky Eaters<\/h2>\n<p>Meal planning with this week\u2019s recipes is so easy to customize for your family! Here are some tips to make these meals work for even the pickiest eaters:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sneak in Veggies:<\/strong>\u00a0Blend spinach or carrots into the lasagna sauce or the cheeseburger soup for extra nutrients without anyone noticing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Toppings:<\/strong>\u00a0Let everyone build their own taco pizza or Hawaiian haystack\u2014kids love having control over their plates!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tone Down Spice:<\/strong>\u00a0For the Korean ground beef, use less sauce or swap it for a mild teriyaki glaze if your kids aren\u2019t into spicy flavors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap Ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0Not a fan of pineapple in the Hawaiian haystacks? Use diced apples or grapes instead for a sweet crunch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make It Fun:<\/strong>\u00a0Cut the taco pizza into fun shapes, add colorful toppings, or serve the cheeseburger soup with a side of crackers for dipping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go Simple:<\/strong>\u00a0Use plain pasta in the lasagna or skip the onions in the soup for kids who prefer simpler flavors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Their Favorites:<\/strong>\u00a0Sprinkle extra cheese on just about anything\u2014it\u2019s an easy way to win them over!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kid-friendly-desserts-to-try\">Kid Friendly Desserts to Try!<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p>My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"A pdf shopping list for a kid friendly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-282938\" title=\"This week\u2019s meal plan is here to save your sanity! 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It\u2019s full of quick, kid-approved dinners that are easy to make and guaranteed to keep everyone happy (yes, even the picky eaters)!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kid-friendly-weekly-meal-plan\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Kid Friendly Weekly Meal Plan\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan-.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan--500x386.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan--400x309.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kid-Friendly-Meal-Plan--150x116.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-leftovers-for-meal-planning\">Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning<\/h3>\n<p>I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! 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