Weekly Meal Plan (Week 72) – Eleven talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes with dinners, side dishes, and tempting desserts to simplify your meal planning.
Hello and happy weekend! The holiday turkey days may be behind us, but tasty, everyday meals are still essential. This week’s plan focuses on practical, flavorful dinners that make it easy to use up leftovers, as well as simple sides and delicious desserts to keep everyone happy.
If you have leftover ham, turkey, or potatoes, don’t toss them—turn them into new meals. Highlights this week include Leftover Ham and Potato Cheesy Casserole, a comfort-forward dish that combines ham and creamy mashed potatoes; a Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Monte Cristo Sandwich that transforms holiday flavors into a handheld favorite; and Spinach and Garlic Potato Patties for a fresh, savory side or snack.
Midweek options include a One Pan Pizza Chicken that comes together quickly in a single skillet, and Slow Cooker Hoisin Sliders with Sriracha Kale Slaw for an easy, hands-off meal that delivers big flavor. A Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Skillet offers a protein-packed, grain-forward dinner full of wholesome ingredients. For a Southwestern twist, Inside Out Chicken Enchiladas bring enchilada flavors without the rolling, while Skillet Tetrazzini gives you a comforting, pasta-forward option that’s ideal for using up cooked poultry.
For sides and starters, this week features Apricot Jalapeño Baked Brie—an elegant but simple baked appetizer—and Spinach and Garlic Potato Patties that are great as a side or a vegetarian-friendly main. Desserts include classic Mexican Wedding Cookies, delicate and buttery, and festive Peppermint S’mores Oreo Brownies for a seasonal take on brownie favorites.
Weekly Menu Overview
Leftover Ham and Potato Cheesy Casserole – Sweet C’s
Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Monte Cristo Sandwich – Wishes & Dishes
One Pan Pizza Chicken – Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Slow Cooker Hoisin Sliders with Sriracha Kale Slaw – Girl Carnivore
Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Skillet – A Spicy Perspective
Inside Out Chicken Enchiladas – The Cookie Rookie
Skillet Tetrazzini – Lemons for Lulu
Apricot Jalapeño Baked Brie – Foodie with Family
Spinach and Garlic Potato Patties – Diethood
Mexican Wedding Cookies – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Peppermint S’mores Oreo Brownies – Yellow Bliss Road
This week’s meal plan was brought to you by:
Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts | Barefeet in the Kitchen | Foodie with Family | Wishes and Dishes | Pass the Sushi | Lemons for Lulu | Sweet C’s Designs | The Cookie Rookie | Yellow Bliss Road | Diethood | A Spicy Perspective
Save these recipes for a week of approachable dinners that reduce waste and elevate leftovers. The collection balances quick skillet meals, slow-cooker comfort, and a few indulgent treats for dessert. Use the casseroles and skillet dinners for easy reheats, serve the baked brie as a warm appetizer, and finish the week with cookies or brownies to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Tips for using this plan
- Repurpose roasted or leftover proteins into sandwiches, casseroles, or skillet dishes to save time and reduce waste.
- Pair one-pan dinners with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Make desserts ahead when possible; cookies and brownies keep well and are great for sharing.
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