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    Home » Recipes » Meal Plan

    Weekly Meal Plan 40

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · Leave a Comment[affiliate_disclosure]

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    Weekly Meal Plan 40 is packed with yummy casseroles, our favorite slow cooker soup recipe, and the best pork tenderloin dish. You're going to love this week's recipes!

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    Jump to:
    • October 9 - Steak Bites and Potatoes
    • October 10 - Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
    • October 11 - Slow Cooker Potato Soup
    • October 12 - Cheesy Meatball Casserole
    • October 13 - Over Roasted Pork Tenderloin
    • October 14 - Sesame Chicken
    • October 15 - Taco Stuffed Shells
    • Breakfast - Sheet Pan Pancakes
    • Snacks
    • Game Day Grub
    • Dessert
    • 📅Food Holidays
    • Weekly Meal Plan 40 Worksheet
    • More Side Dish Ideas
    • More Weekly Meal Plans
    • Find More Recipes
    • More Ideas You'll Love
    • 💬 Comments

    Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan for October 7-13 with ideas for breakfast, snacks, and desserts along with dinner for every night of the week.

    Before we get to the menu plan and our free printables, I want to quickly share this new recipe that you might have missed. Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are so tasty and super easy to make, too!

    October 9 - Steak Bites and Potatoes

    Close up of Steak Bites and Potatoes on a white plate with green beans.

    This is one of our family favorites! Steak bites and potatoes are super easy to make and great for 'date night' at home, too.

    Serve with garlic green beans, honey glazed carrots, or oven roasted broccoli.

    If you're watching your carbs, make Loaded Cauliflower Mash instead of potatoes.

    • Garlic & Herb Dinner Rolls
    • Cowboy Corn Casserole
    • Cinnamon Butternut Squash
    • Butter Swim Biscuits
    • Top down view of buttery dinner rolls in a cast iron skillet.
    • Close up of Cowboy Corn Casserole topped with bacon in a white baking dish.
    • Close up of butternut squash on a baking pan.
    • Close up image of butter swim biscuits in a white baking dish.

    October 10 - Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

    Close up of Million Dollar Casserole on a white plate.

    You won't spend a lot to make this million dollar chicken casserole, but it does taste like a million bucks!

    It's creamy and cheesy with a crunchy topping. You can add frozen veggies into the chicken mixture before baking, or serve it with a salad.

    • Spinach Apple Cranberry Salad
    • Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Pear Arugula and Pancetta Salad
    • Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries
    • Close up of Roasted Sweet Potatoes with maple syrup and cinnamon.

    October 11 - Slow Cooker Potato Soup

    Close up of Slow Cooker Potato Soup topped with yellow shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.

    This slow cooker potato soup is perfect for cold Fall nights. I love topping mine with crispy bacon and shredded cheese.

    You can serve up big bowls and make this your whole meal, or with a side sandwich like our turkey pesto panini or toasted caprese sandwich.

    • Homemade Focaccia Bread
    • Bacon Puff Pastry Twists
    • Garlic Cheese Bombs
    • Caprese Sandwich with Pesto and fresh mozzarella.
    • Bacon Puff Pastry Twists on a baking sheet.
    • Fingers breaking apart a Garlic Herb Cheese Bomb.

    October 12 - Cheesy Meatball Casserole

    Close up of Cheesy Meatball Casserole on top of a bowl of zuchcini noodles.

    I adore making this super easy casserole. Whether you use homemade or store-bought meatballs, you're going to love it!

    Our meatball casserole recipe includes instructions for baking the meatballs with pasta, or you can serve it over zucchini noodles or just garlic bread.

    October 13 - Over Roasted Pork Tenderloin

    Slices of oven roasted pork tenderloin on a cutting board with a sprig of fresh thyme. In the background are slices of compound butter and ramekins with salt and pepper,

    Baked pork tenderloin is our most popular (and my favorite) way to make pork tenderloin. I always stock up when it's on sale!

    Serve along with crispy smashed potatoes, red skin mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes with brown sugar, or roasted sweet potatoes.

    • Top down view of Crispy Smashed Potatoes in a serving dish.
    • Close up of Red Skin Mashed Potatoes on a plate.
    • Close up of mashed sweet potatoes.
    • Top down view of Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with fresh rosemary on a white platter.

    October 14 - Sesame Chicken

    This easy stovetop sesame chicken is a cinch to make and ready in about 20 minutes!

    Toss your favorite veggies like carrots, broccoli, pea pods, or mushrooms for a quick stir fry.

    I like to serve this yummy chicken with rice or noodles.

    More Asian-inspired recipes:

    • baked egg rolls
    • slow cooker beef and broccoli
    • beef and veggie potstickers
    • teriyaki sauce

    October 15 - Taco Stuffed Shells

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    Who says it has to be Tuesday to have tacos? And who says you can't have all the goodness of tacos, with pasta?

    These taco stuffed shells are SO good and your family is definitely going to ask for seconds!

    Serve with a side of chips and pico de gallo, homemade guacamole, or your favorite salsa.

    • Close up of homemade mango salsa on a chip.
    • Pineapple Mango Salsa in a bowl with a spoon next to corn chips.
    • Square collage with text overlay: best fresh salsa recipes.
    • Strawberry Salsa with red onions and jalapeno in a small bowl.
    See more Salsa →

    Breakfast - Sheet Pan Pancakes

    These sheet pan pancakes are our most popular breakfast recipe - and for good reason!

    They're super simple to make and you don't have to spend all morning standing over the stove.

    And if you're family likes pancakes, try this pancake bundt cake to shake up your routine!

    More Breakfast Ideas:

    • Apple Danishes
    • Blueberry Breakfast Croissant Bake
    • Apple Carrot Bread
    • Sausage and Egg Muffins
    • Close up of Apple Danish drizzled with caramel.
    • Top down view of blueberry croissant bake in a casserole dish.

    Snacks

    When it comes to entertaining, I love making one big snack board with lots for everyone to choose from.

    Whether you're looking for a traditional meat and cheese board or something a little more out of the box, I've got you covered.

    My fruit and cheese board with apple toffee dip (left) is always a big hit, and if you're having a Halloween get together, try my Halloween boo board.

    Game Day Grub

    • Pull Apart Pizza Bread
    • Cowboy Burgers
    • Cheesy Spinach Dip
    • Cowboy Caviar

    Dessert

    Square, close up image of slow cooker apple cobbler on a white plate.

    This slow cooker apple cobbler might just be the easiest dessert recipe, ever.

    But if apples aren't your cup of tea, try our pumpkin puff pastry twists (super tasty with this creamy fruit dip) or spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

    • Spponful of creamy Oreo Dirt Cake.
    • Close up of Blueberry Lemon Bars with crumb topping.
    • Chocolate Hummus with coconut and mini chocolate chips with strawberries.
    • Close up of a stack of Brownie M&M Cookies.
    See more Desserts →

    📅Food Holidays

    These might not mean much at all, but I think they're kind of fun. It's also a good chance to talk with kids about different foods, where they come from, and any cultural significance.

    • National Frappe Day - October 7
      • try this cookies and cream frappe
    • National Fluffernutter Day - October 8
    • National Pierogi Day - October 8
    • National Salmon Day - October 8
    • International Beer and Pizza Day - October 9
    • Moldy Cheese Day - October 9
      • I don't even know why this is a thing!!!
    • Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day - October 9
    • National Angel Food Cake Day - October 10
    • National Sausage Pizza Day - October 11
    • National Gumbo Day - October 12
    • National Yorkshire Pudding Day - October 13

    Weekly Meal Plan 40 Worksheet

    Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet and our grocery list. Meals this week are gonna be so easy!

    Juggling Act Mama Weekly Meal Planner
    Printable weekly menu planner
    Juggling Act Mama Grocery Shopping List

    More Side Dish Ideas

    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Bread, Rolls and Biscuits
    • Veggies
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    Be sure to pin this meal plan for later.

    Download our Mini Digital Cookbook

    If you're looking for more great weeknight recipes, check out our digital mini cookbook. You'll find loads of recipes that are family-friendly and budget-friendly, too.

    These recipes are tried-and-true winners with simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.

    More Weekly Meal Plans

    • Meal Plan 28
    • Meal Plan 29
    • Meal Plan 30
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      Weekly Menu Plan 42
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      Weekly Menu Plan 41
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      Weekly Menu Plan 39
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      Weekly Menu Plan 38

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