This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

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!

Meal plan 196 graphic.

Weekly Meal Plan #196

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!

Meal Plans Delivered To Your Inbox

Sign up below to receive an email every Friday morning with the following week’s meal plan!


Monday – Mexican

  • Deliciously cheesy, filled chicken flautas can be fried, air-fried, or even baked for the perfect appetizer or dinner at your next fiesta.
  • This deliciously cheesy Mexican street corn recipe is perfectly spiced. It’s the perfect side for your Mexican meals!

Tuesday – Italian

  • This hearty and flavorful Italian wedding soup simmers up in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
  • It is so easy to make our Italian bread recipe at home! This soft, crust bread is delicious and takes just 6 simple ingredients.

Wednesday – Brinner

  • Swirled with cinnamon and packed with flavor, cinnamon bread french toast is a family favorite that will have you coming back for thirds!
  • This decadent, rich and creamy buttermilk syrup takes only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes and is loved by ALL!

Thursday – Kid-Friendly

  • Better than the box, homemade hamburger helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
  • These baked zucchini fries are crusted and baked in Panko, parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil. Zucchini fries are healthy AND delicious!

Weekend – Classic

  • Creamy buttery baked chicken is simple and full of flavor. It is another great dinner idea for any occasion!!
  • Roasted brussels sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just 10 minutes to prep!

Dessert

4.98 from 133 votes

Buckeye Brownies Recipe

These simple buckeye brownies have three layers of goodness, perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers!
View Recipe

    For More Desserts

    Brownies


    Download Our Fillable Meal Plan!

    Click the link below to download a FREE meal plan template! You can add this week’s meals + your own; added bonus: there’s a section for your grocery list and notes.

    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 DishesSide DishesDessertsAppetizers and Breakfast!

    Weekly meal plan printable.

    CLICK HERE FOR ALL MEAL PLANS.

    About Kristyn

    Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

    Get my cookbook!

    My cookbook is the ultimate resource for feeding your friends and family with 200+ simple recipes with videos, tips & more!

    Leave a comment

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *