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Save yourself some time, money, and stress by using this FREE meal plan that includes five main dish ideas with accompanying side dishes and a dessert to top it all off!

Weekly Meal Plan #195
Each week, I share with you a FREE meal plan that consists of 5 dinner ideas (Monday-Thursday plus one Weekend meal), 5 side dishes, and 1 dessert!
This is meant to help simplify menu planning, shopping, and cooking so you can more easily enjoy meals with your family throughout the week!
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Monday – Mexican
Mexican Chicken Corn Soup
25 mins
Homemade Tortilla Chips
30 mins
- This delicious Mexican chicken corn soup is filled with chicken, corn, tomatoes, cheese, & lots of seasonings! It’s full of flavor and made in 20 minutes!
- Homemade tortilla chips are crispy and sprinkled with salt. They are surprisingly quick, simple to whip up and so delicious!
Tuesday – Italian
Italian Sausage Pasta
20 mins
Cheesy Garlic Bread
20 mins
- Easy cheesy Italian sausage pasta is creamy, delicious, and perfectly spiced. It’s a family favorite ready in only 20 minutes!
- This is by far our favorite garlic bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
Wednesday – Brinner
Potato Egg Casserole
40 mins
Cinnamon Bites
30 mins
- Easily feed a crowd with this 5-minute prep breakfast potato egg casserole – a family favorite and the perfect make-ahead meal!
- Ooey gooey cinnamon bites taste just like cinnamon rolls, but are SO much quicker! They are a tasty make-ahead breakfast.
Thursday – Asian
Chicken Stir Fry
25 mins
Instant Pot Brown Rice
35 mins
- Chicken stir fry is coated in a savory homemade sesame sauce for our flavorful version of an easy Asian classic made in under 30 minutes!
- Quickly and easily make fluffy instant pot brown rice in under 40 minutes. With step-by-step instructions, it’s no fail!
Weekend – Classic
Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
1 hr 5 mins
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
1 hr 45 mins
- Lipton onion soup meatloaf is infused with rich and savory seasonings for added flavor to a comfort food classic.
- Rich and creamy make ahead mashed potatoes are packed with flavor, and perfect for prepping for busy days and holidays!
Dessert
1 Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
Recipe Video
- Frosted lemon sugar cookies are buttery soft, with the perfect hint of lemon. They’re a perfect treat for lemon lovers!
For More Desserts
Lemon Desserts
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
47 mins
Lemon Bars Recipe
50 mins
Lemon Cheesecake
1 hr 25 mins
Lemon Sheet Cake
35 mins
Download Our Fillable Meal Plan!
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And remember – if you want to create your own menu, be sure to check out all our recipes and visit our recipe pages, including: Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!