It’s grocery shopping time again, and Kroger has some incredible deals this week! I’ve gone through their weekly ad to find the best savings opportunities so you can stretch your grocery budget further.

Buy One Get One Free Deals (50% Savings!)

Kroger has some excellent BOGO deals this week:

• Breyers Ice Cream (48 oz) – Buy one at $5.99, get one FREE! That’s just $3 per tub.
• Entenmann’s Little Bites (5 ct) – Buy one at $5.79, get one FREE! Each box works out to only $2.90.

Buy 2 Get 3 FREE Deal on Cereal

This is one of my favorite deals this week! Buy 2 General Mills cereals (8.9-12 oz) at $4.29 each and get 3 boxes FREE. That brings the price down to just $1.72 per box – a 60% savings off the regular price!

Stock up now for easy breakfasts that won’t break the bank.

4 for $10 Deals

These 4 for $10 deals are perfect for meal planning:

• Doritos Tortilla Chips (9.25 oz) – Just $2.50 per bag (regularly $5.49)
• Stouffer’s Frozen Entrees (8-12.75 oz) – Only $2.50 each (regularly $3.99)

Soda Special

Pepsi 6-packs (16.9 oz bottles) are on a buy 2 get 2 FREE promotion! That’s 4 packs for $13.98, making each pack just $3.50. This is a great time to stock up for upcoming gatherings.

Kroger Mega Sale – Buy 5 Items, Save $5

The Mega Sale is where budget shoppers can really win big! When you buy 5 participating items, you’ll save $1 on EACH item. Here are some of the best deals:

• Betty Crocker Casserole Potatoes (4 oz) – $0.99 after discount (50% savings)
• Annie’s Macaroni and Cheese (6 oz) – $0.99 after discount (50% savings)
• Ragu Pasta Sauce (16-24 oz) – $1.49 after discount (42% savings)
• Progresso Soup (18-19 oz) – $1.49 after discount (47% savings)
• Jif Peanut Butter (16 oz) – $1.99 after discount (40% savings)
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz) – $1.99 after discount (43% savings)
• Nestle Coffee Mate Creamer (32 oz) – $2.99 after discount (33% savings)
• Snuggle Dryer Sheets (80 ct) – $2.99 after discount (30% savings)

All prices and promotions are valid April 2-8, 2025. Always check your local Kroger for exact pricing and availability.

7-Day Dinner Plan Using Kroger Sale Items

This week’s Kroger sale helps families eat well while spending less. By planning seven dinners around these discounted items, a family of 4 can save over $18 compared to regular prices – that’s 22% savings on your dinner budget!

Each meal averages just $2.39 per person. No fancy cooking skills or specialty pantry items required – just smart shopping using sale prices to create satisfying, budget-friendly meals all week long.

Here’s your 7-day dinner plan using Kroger’s best deals:

Day 1: Simple Pasta with Meat Sauce

• 1 Ragu Pasta Sauce (16-24 oz): $1.49 (sale price)
• 1 lb ground beef: $4.99 (regular price)
• 1 box of pasta (16 oz): $1.29 (regular price)
• Total meal cost: $7.77
• Cost per person: $1.94
• Regular price without sale: $8.87
• Savings: $1.10

Day 2: Homestyle Chicken Soup Dinner

• 2 cans Progresso Soup (18-19 oz): $2.98 (sale price)
• 1 loaf French bread: $1.99 (regular price)
• 2 oz butter: $0.50 (estimated portion)
• Total meal cost: $5.47
• Cost per person: $1.37
• Regular price without sale: $7.57
• Savings: $2.10

Day 3: Upgraded Mac and Cheese

• 2 boxes Annie’s Macaroni and Cheese: $1.98 (sale price)
• 1 bag frozen broccoli: $1.49 (regular price)
• 2 cans tuna: $2.58 (regular price)
• Total meal cost: $6.05
• Cost per person: $1.51
• Regular price without sale: $8.05
• Savings: $2.00

Day 4: Peanut Butter Breakfast-for-Dinner

• 1 jar Jif Peanut Butter: $1.99 (sale price)
• 1 loaf bread: $1.99 (regular price)
• 1 jar jelly: $2.29 (regular price)
• 4 bananas: $1.96 (regular price)
• Total meal cost: $8.23
• Cost per person: $2.06
• Regular price without sale: $9.53
• Savings: $1.30

Day 5: Potato Casserole with Protein

• 2 boxes Betty Crocker Casserole Potatoes: $1.98 (sale price)
• 1 rotisserie chicken: $6.99 (regular price)
• 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables: $1.49 (regular price)
• Total meal cost: $10.46
• Cost per person: $2.62
• Regular price without sale: $12.46
• Savings: $2.00

Day 6: Stouffer’s Frozen Meals Night

• 4 Stouffer’s Entrees: $10.00 (sale price)
• 1 bag salad mix: $2.99 (regular price)
• Total meal cost: $12.99
• Cost per person: $3.25
• Regular price without sale: $18.95
• Savings: $5.96

Day 7: Taco Night

• 1 lb ground beef: $4.99 (regular price)
• 1 packet taco seasoning: $0.89 (regular price)
• 1 bag Doritos (crushed as topping): $2.50 (sale price)
• 1 block Philadelphia Cream Cheese (for creamy sauce): $1.99 (sale price)
• 1 pack tortillas: $2.49 (regular price)
• Lettuce, tomato, onion: $3.00 (estimated)
• Total meal cost: $15.86
• Cost per person: $3.97
• Regular price without sale: $19.86
• Savings: $4.00

Total Week Summary

• Total cost for 7 dinners: $66.83
• Average cost per meal: $9.55
• Average cost per person per meal: $2.39
• Total savings compared to regular prices: $18.46 (22% savings)

Additional Money-Saving Tips:

Stretch proteins: Use half the recommended ground beef in meals and bulk up with beans or vegetables

Add breakfast cereal: Take advantage of the Buy 2 Get 3 FREE cereal deal for breakfasts ($1.72 per box)

Create lunches: Use the Jif peanut butter for sandwiches throughout the week

Dessert: The Breyers ice cream ($3 per tub) can provide dessert for multiple nights

By planning these meals around the Kroger sales, this family would save approximately $18-20 on just their dinner meals for the week. If they incorporated the sale items into breakfast and lunch as well, total weekly savings could easily reach $25-30.