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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 #217
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
Dorito Casserole
55 mins
Canned Refried Beans
10 mins
- Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It’s layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
- Get perfectly creamy restaurant-style beans by adding just THREE extra ingredients to your canned refried beans!
Tuesday – Italian
Creamy Chicken Orzo
30 mins
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
8 mins
- This creamy chicken orzo is made with simple ingredients and can be on your table in 30 minutes. It’s a meal the whole family will love!
- Our favorite fresh tomato mozzarella salad delivers big flavors with just 4 simple ingredients in under 10 minutes!
Wednesday – Brinner
Avocado Eggs
19 mins
Peach Mango Smoothie
5 mins
- Avocado bacon and eggs are simple, delicious and hearty! So many great ingredients are used and make for a great breakfast recipe without much work!
- A tasty 5-ingredient smoothie, perfect for breakfast or a cool refreshing drink on a hot summer day. With peaches, mangos, peach yogurt, and Orange Peach Mango juice, the flavor is undeniably delicious!
Thursday – Sandwich
French Dip Sandwich
6 hrs 45 mins
How to make the perfect homemade french fries
2 hrs 35 mins
- These low maintenance French Dip Sandwiches are made with hearty beef and melted provolone cheese on a buttery toasted bun, and dipped in au jus!
- Ditch the drive-thru for crispy, salty perfection – these homemade French Fries are worth the minimal effort!
Weekend – Classic
Rib Eye Roast
1 hr 55 mins
Crock pot Mashed Potatoes
4 hrs 15 mins
- This tender rib eye roast is slathered in butter and simple seasonings and then roasted to perfection for unrivaled flavor!
- Creamy, cheesy crock pot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
Dessert
1 Sand Pudding Cups Recipe
For More Desserts
Summer Treats
Fruit Pizza
30 mins
Jello Poke Cake
3 hrs 50 mins
Dirt Cake Recipe
3 hrs 10 mins
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
4 hrs 45 mins
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 Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!