A Week of Budget-Friendly ALDI Meals
A Week of Budget-Friendly ALDI Meals
Ingredients
For Meal 1: Spiral Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes & Green Beans
- 2 pounds spiral-sliced honey ham
- 1 box boxed au gratin potatoes, (Chef's Cupboard brand)
- 12 ounces extra fine green beans, (Season's Choice Steamed brand)
- 1 tablespoon butter, or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For Meal 2: BBQ Chicken Thighs, Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Pineapple Slices
- 4 chicken thighs, (One Fine Chicken brand)
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium
- 1 whole pineapple
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, (Burman's Original brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
For Meal 3: Atlantic Salmon, Brussels Sprouts & Brioche Rolls
- 4 fillets fresh Atlantic salmon
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts
- 4 brioche rolls
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Meal 4: Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Frozen Peas
- 3 pounds pork butt roast
- 5 Russet potatoes, medium
- 12 ounces frozen sweet garden peas, (Season's Choice brand)
- 1/4 cup milk, (Organic D DHA Omega-3 brand)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
For Meal 5: Mac & Cheese Bake with Broccoli
- 1 box organic boxed mac & cheese, (Simply Nature brand)
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets, (Simply Nature brand)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Meal 1: Spiral Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes & Green Beans
- 2
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place spiral-sliced honey ham in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake until heated through.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 325
- 3
Prepare boxed au gratin potatoes according to package directions.
⏱️ 25 min
- 4
Trim the ends of the extra fine green beans. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until tender, or steam them.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Meal 2: BBQ Chicken Thighs, Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Pineapple Slices
- 6
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked. Brush with BBQ sauce in the last 5 minutes of baking.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Dice the sweet potatoes. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and optional cinnamon. Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Slice the whole pineapple into rings or chunks. Serve fresh, or grill on a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for extra flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Meal 3: Atlantic Salmon, Brussels Sprouts & Brioche Rolls
- 10
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season fresh Atlantic salmon fillets with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or air fry for 10 minutes, until cooked through and flaky.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 11
Halve the fresh Brussels sprouts. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic powder. Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy and tender.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 12
Warm the brioche rolls in the oven for 5 minutes, or serve as-is.
⏱️ 5 min
- 13
Meal 4: Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Frozen Peas
- 14
Preheat oven to 325°F. Rub the pork butt roast with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and dried mixed herbs. Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F for a fall-apart texture. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 325
- 15
Peel and boil Russet potatoes until very tender. Drain thoroughly, then mash with 1/4 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 25 min
- 16
Steam the frozen sweet garden peas in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little butter and salt until heated through.
⏱️ 5 min
- 17
Meal 5: Mac & Cheese Bake with Broccoli
- 18
Prepare the organic boxed mac & cheese according to package instructions, using 1/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1/2 cup of the finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese for extra creaminess.
⏱️ 15 min
- 19
Steam or roast frozen broccoli florets. If roasting, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and garlic powder, then roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 20
For an optional bake: Combine the prepared mac & cheese with the broccoli in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
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A Week of Budget-Friendly ALDI Meals
Ingredients
For Meal 1: Spiral Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes & Green Beans
- 2 pounds spiral-sliced honey ham
- 1 box boxed au gratin potatoes, (Chef's Cupboard brand)
- 12 ounces extra fine green beans, (Season's Choice Steamed brand)
- 1 tablespoon butter, or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For Meal 2: BBQ Chicken Thighs, Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Pineapple Slices
- 4 chicken thighs, (One Fine Chicken brand)
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium
- 1 whole pineapple
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, (Burman's Original brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
For Meal 3: Atlantic Salmon, Brussels Sprouts & Brioche Rolls
- 4 fillets fresh Atlantic salmon
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts
- 4 brioche rolls
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Meal 4: Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Frozen Peas
- 3 pounds pork butt roast
- 5 Russet potatoes, medium
- 12 ounces frozen sweet garden peas, (Season's Choice brand)
- 1/4 cup milk, (Organic D DHA Omega-3 brand)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
For Meal 5: Mac & Cheese Bake with Broccoli
- 1 box organic boxed mac & cheese, (Simply Nature brand)
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets, (Simply Nature brand)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Meal 1: Spiral Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes & Green Beans
- 2
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place spiral-sliced honey ham in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake until heated through.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 325 - 3
Prepare boxed au gratin potatoes according to package directions.
⏱️ 25 min - 4
Trim the ends of the extra fine green beans. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until tender, or steam them.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Meal 2: BBQ Chicken Thighs, Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Pineapple Slices
- 6
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked. Brush with BBQ sauce in the last 5 minutes of baking.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Dice the sweet potatoes. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and optional cinnamon. Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Slice the whole pineapple into rings or chunks. Serve fresh, or grill on a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for extra flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Meal 3: Atlantic Salmon, Brussels Sprouts & Brioche Rolls
- 10
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season fresh Atlantic salmon fillets with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or air fry for 10 minutes, until cooked through and flaky.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 11
Halve the fresh Brussels sprouts. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic powder. Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy and tender.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 12
Warm the brioche rolls in the oven for 5 minutes, or serve as-is.
⏱️ 5 min - 13
Meal 4: Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Frozen Peas
- 14
Preheat oven to 325°F. Rub the pork butt roast with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and dried mixed herbs. Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F for a fall-apart texture. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 325 - 15
Peel and boil Russet potatoes until very tender. Drain thoroughly, then mash with 1/4 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 25 min - 16
Steam the frozen sweet garden peas in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little butter and salt until heated through.
⏱️ 5 min - 17
Meal 5: Mac & Cheese Bake with Broccoli
- 18
Prepare the organic boxed mac & cheese according to package instructions, using 1/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1/2 cup of the finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese for extra creaminess.
⏱️ 15 min - 19
Steam or roast frozen broccoli florets. If roasting, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and garlic powder, then roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 20
For an optional bake: Combine the prepared mac & cheese with the broccoli in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375