Super Stars and Stripes Salmon Patty - $12.11 a serving

Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 1 match is flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.

eggs drives this basket at $7.49, 15% of the total. The next biggest lines are wheat germ ($5.99) and parmesan cheese ($5.99). $33.58 of the basket - 69% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.

• Vital Farms® Pasture-Raised XL Eggs · about 10 left, $6.24 of value
• Kretschmer® Original Toasted Wheat Germ · about 325 g left, $5.73 of value
• Private Selection® Parmesan Wedge Cheese · about 202 g left, $5.33 of value
• Kroger® 100% Pure Grapeseed Oil · about 721 ml left, $4.79 of value
• Shallots · about 424 g left, $3.73 of value
• Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · about 4 left, $1.99 of value

“I wanted to use Idaho potatoes, as well as create a recipe using super foods for the brain that helps kids with focus and memory,” says Jacob. “My mom and I researched the top foods for your brain health. Salmon, found in Idaho's rivers, is one of the best. I came up with an idea to represent the American flag with star-shaped salmon patties and stripes made from vegetables. My parents call me 'The Berry Monster' since I love to pick berries and eat them straight from the vine! Blueberries are also great for the brain. I learned the importance of eating fruits and veggies of all colors.” Jacob likes to serve his salmon patty with brown rice and blueberry smoothies.

• 1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 1 shallot, peeled and minced
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 2 cups cooked, flaked salmon (drained if from a can)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 3/4 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs
• 1/8 cup wheat germ
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

This recipe is credited to a partner program (The 2016 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook), so we don't reprint its directions - read them on the archived original.

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