Meijer Bargain Meals of the Week - 2/15

There are lots of great deals to be found at Meijer this week! I especially love taking advantage of the "10 for $10, 11th item free" deals. Lots of great deals means lots of great bargain meals!

Stop by my friend Sonshine's blog to see a list of the top deals to take advantage of at Meijer this week and every week.

Dinner Idea #1 - Chicken and stuffing casserole w/ broccoli in cheese sauce

• 1 lb bone-in chicken breasts ($1/lb in the family pack)
• Chicken gravy (In the bottle or homemade)
• 1 pkg. Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix (10/$10; 11th free)
• 1 box Green Giant frozen broccoli in cheese sauce (10/$10; 11th free)

1. Cook chicken in 350 degree oven until fully cooked. Shred or dice chicken. Stir into 2 c. chicken gravy.

2. Prepare Kraft Stove Top stuffing mix according to package directions. Press into 8x8 casserole dish. Cover stuffing with chicken and gravy. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly. Serve with broccoli in cheese sauce.

Dinner Meal Idea #2 - Loaded Tuna Melts with Maple-glazed carrots

• 1 can Bumble Bee chunk white tuna in water (10/$10; 11th free)
• 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms (from Pennsylvania Dutch sliced mushrooms - 10/$10; 11th free)
• 1 c. chopped fresh broccoli (10/$10; 11th free)
• 1/2 onion, diced
  
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 t. curry powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Aunt Millie's English Muffins (10/$10; 11th free)
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (frim Meijer chunk cheese - 3/$5)

1. Combine tuna, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, mayonnaise, curry and salt and pepper. Split English muffins and place on a cookie sheet. Spread with 2 tablespoons tuna mixture. Top each with shredded cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted.

For the carrots:
Steam a 1 lb. bag of baby carrots (10/$10; 11th free). Drain. Melt 1/4 c. butter or margarine in a small saucepan. Stir in 2 T. brown sugar and 2 T. maple syrup. Pour over carrots and toss to combine.

Other dinner ideas:

• Seasoned Chicken Breasts ($1/lb in family pack), mashed potatoes (5lb. Idaho russets - 2/$4), and steamed broccoli (10/$10; 11th free)
• Cheesy Tuna Casserole served with Dole Salad Blends (3/$5)

And for a breakfast idea, try this Cinnamon-Apple Stuffed French Toast. Take advantage of the apples that are $1/lb. and Aunt Millie's bread that is 4/$5. Serve with a package of Brown & Serve sausage (10/$10; 11th free). This meal would be hearty enough for a breakfast-for-dinner meal also.