Weekly Meal Plan – 297

Each week, we share a FREE meal plan to help you figure out what’s for dinner! These family meal plans are thoughtfully crafted to give you options for a main dish, and two side dishes for each week day with a special emphasis on meals both kids and adults will enjoy.

Family Meal Plan

– Week 297

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Monday

• Main Dish: Creamy Chorizo Pasta – It might be Christmas this week, but we still need a few easy meals! You’ll love how quick and easy this is!
• Side Dish:
  • BEST Ever Garlic Bread – My MUST make bread anytime pasta is involved.
  • Sautéed Peppers and Onions – I make this at least once a week because it’s so delicious.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Tostadas – 20 minutes for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner! Then, you’ll have time to prep some dishes for tomorrow.
• Side Dish:
  • Southern Coleslaw – I can’t think of anything better to go with BBQ chicken tacos.
  • Mexican Rice – This tastes just like the sides you get in your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Honey Glazed Ham  – This family friendly recipe is perfect for Christmas dinner.
• Side Dish:
  • Jiffy Corn Casserole – This is a holiday meal staple! Make sure to check out my make ahead tips to make your day a little smoother.
  • Garlic Parmesan Green Bean Casserole – We love a traditional side dish!
  • 45+ Make Ahead Christmas Dinner Recipes – Try a few of these recipes and make them ahead of time! I also include make ahead breakfast recipes like Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Hashbrowns.
  • I also have a great list of side dish ideas for your Christmas Ham here.

Thursday

• Main Dish: 15 Bean Ham Soup – Use up your leftover ham by making this delicious soup in your crockpot.
• Side Dish:
  • Buttermilk Cornbread – This is a classic, but my special cooking method makes this cornbread extra good!
  • Side Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing – Make a delicious salad with iceberg, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese and croutons. And do not sleep on making the best ranch ever.
  • Toppings for your ham soup:
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Diced onion
    • Chopped parsley
    • Sour cream
    • Crumbled bacon
    • Green onions or chives
    • Hot sauce
    • Crushed red pepper

Friday

• Main dish: Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwiches – Sandwiches are the perfect, easy dinner. If you’d rather have them as a wrap or even just as a salad, feel free!
• Side Dish:
  • Baked Potato Soup – This is made from scratch, but because you throw everything into your crockpot, it couldn’t get any easier!
  • Fruit Salad – Keep it light with a side of fruit.
• Dessert – Cranberry Christmas Cake – Make this ASAP! You can even make this and have it for breakfast if you’re like me.

Appetizer

• Spinach and Artichoke Dip – You can never go wrong with this dip, especially if you are having a group over.
• Broccoli Cauliflower Salad – This has the perfect flavor of sweet and a little tangy. You can serve this as an appetizer or even have it as a light meal.