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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 #225
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
Tamale Pie
50 mins
Mexican Street Corn Recipe
13 mins
- Tamale pie is bursting with spice and hearty meat with a fabulous crust of tamale goodness. It is a delicious easy-to-make one-pan meal!
- This deliciously cheesy Mexican street corn recipe is perfectly spiced. It’s the perfect side for your Mexican meals!
Tuesday – Italian
Breadstick Bones
2 hrs 12 mins
- Our classic kid-friendly spaghetti is simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
- Serve these soft and cheesy breadstick bones up with a side of marinara for a delightfully spooky snack or appetizer!
Wednesday – Brinner
German Pancakes
25 mins
Buttermilk Syrup
10 mins
- This light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes recipe is a family favorite. They’re EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!
- This decadent, rich and creamy buttermilk syrup takes only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes and is loved by ALL!
Thursday – Soup
Pumpkin Chili
45 mins
Sweet Cornbread
40 mins
- Healthy and delicious pumpkin chili is filled with meat and veggies. It’s a perfect fall soup recipe that the whole family will love!
- Moist and fluffy sweet cornbread is perfect to enjoy all year long, but especially with soups in the fall.
Weekend – Halloween
Mummy Hot Dogs
30 mins
Velveeta Mac and Cheese
43 mins
- Buttery crescent-wrapped mummy hot dogs are filled with cheese and topped with cute candy eyes for spooky kid-friendly fun!!
- Creamy, nostalgic comfort food awaits with this easy, cheesy classic Velveeta mac and cheese with buttery panko crumb topping.
Dessert
1 Gooey Monster Cookie Recipe
For More Desserts
Halloween Desserts
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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!
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