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Week 43 Meal Plan: Group 2 Weekly Menu and Recipes

List of recipes in Week 43 meal plan.

Week 43 Summary

Notes for this week
  • Make extra Cheesy Spirals on Day 2 to freeze for a future meal.
  • Use cooked ground beef and sautéed onions from the freezer to speed up the Oven-Baked Italian Hamburger Pie on Day 3.
  • Use pre-cooked chicken from the freezer in the Savory Chicken and Mushroom Bake on Day 4 for faster assembly.
  • Soak the beans ahead of time to allow for quicker preparation of the Black Bean Soup on Day 5.

Day 1
Homemade Pimento Cheese Sandwiches Apple, Grape & Walnut Salad Baked Apple Bars

Day 2
Cheesy Spirals Caprese Salad

Day 3
Oven-Baked Italian Hamburger Pie Sourdough Bread

Day 4
Savory Chicken and Mushroom Bake Sautéed Zucchini and Onions Sugar Snap Peas

Day 5
Black Bean Soup Green Salad Tortilla Chips & Salsa

Day 1

  • Homemade Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
  • Apple, Grape & Walnut Salad
  • Baked Apple Bars with Walnuts and Cinnamon
Homemade Pimento Cheese in a green and white bowl, garnished with a sprig of parsley. There is an unpackaged loaf of sliced bread at the top of the photo.
Homemade Pimento Cheese

Serve cold with crackers or as a sandwich, or melt on toasted hearty bread for a warm, comforting option.
Three Apple Walnut Bars stacked on a white plate with a bowl of walnuts and a green apple in the background.
Apple Walnut Bars

These bars capture the flavors of apple pie with a crisp top and cinnamon-spiced apple filling, finished with crunchy walnuts. They’re excellent on their own or served with ice cream.

Day 2

  • Cheesy Spirals
  • Caprese Salad
Spiral pasta bake with cheese and ground beef served in white bowls.
Cheesy Spiral Pasta

A cheesy, tomato-forward pasta casserole with ground beef. Easy to assemble and freezer-friendly—make a second pan to keep on hand for busy nights.

Day 3

  • Oven-Baked Italian Hamburger Pie
  • Sourdough Bread
Hamburger pie topped with mashed potatoes
Oven-Baked Italian Hamburger Pie

A comforting casserole layered with Italian-seasoned tomato and beef flavors and a mashed-potato or crust topping. Using thawed cooked beef and onions cuts prep time significantly.

Day 4

  • Savory Chicken and Mushroom Bake
  • Sautéed Zucchini and Onions
  • Sugar Snap Peas
A dish of Savory Chicken and Mushroom Bake
Savory Chicken and Mushroom Bake

A creamy pasta and chicken casserole with mushrooms and a tangy Parmesan topping. It’s an easy way to use leftover chicken and comes together with minimal effort.

Day 5

  • Black Bean Soup
  • Green Salad
  • Tortillas
A white bowl with Black Bean Soup garnished with sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro
Black Bean Soup

Hearty and versatile, black bean soup pairs well with fresh corn, tomatoes, and simple garnishes. It’s a satisfying, nutritious option for cooler evenings.

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