Easy little sandwich kabobs - or kid kabobs - are a fun way to get your kids to actually eat their lunch at school! They also make great snacks
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Packing healthy lunches can sometimes be the most challenging part of my day. I loathe trying to find healthy options that I know the kids will eat. When I have the time in the morning - or sometimes the night before - I try to find cute ways to put together creative lunches. This is my favorite fun lunch idea for my daughter!
These ham and cheese kabobs include tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce, with pieces of pretzel bread. I use stainless steel vegetable cutters to cut the ham and cheese into flower shapes.
Because I didn't want to send my young children to school with sharp wooden skewers, I used 6-inch lollipop sticks instead. This makes a short kabob that fits well into a container or sandwich bag. It's perfect for lunch boxes! You can make these kabobs with a variety of items to suit your child's tastes.
Ingredients
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Here's what you'll need to make your own sandwich kebabs. I love how easy it is to customize these for school lunches based on your child's preferences.
- lunch meat - ham, turkey, or roast beef
- cheese - I like Colby jack, but you can also use sharp cheddar or swiss cheese
- lettuce - we use romaine but iceberg works great also
- grape or cherry tomatoes - these are less messy than sliced tomatoes
- pretzel rolls, pita bread, whole wheat bread, etc
- pickles or olives
The best part is that you can deconstruct your child's favorite sandwich to make these easily. Try BLT or club sandwich kabobs. The options are nearly endless!
Instructions
- Use your mini cookie cutters to cut the meat and cheese into shapes. Cheese cubes and folded slices of meat work, too.
- Push your lollipop stick through the meat, cheese, and vegetables.
- Pack in a sealed container.
Equipment
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Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:
- lollipop sticks (I've also seen people use wooden ice pop sticks)
- knife and cutting board
- mini vegetable cutters, in different shapes (optional)
If your kiddo likes condiments, you can put a little bit into a tiny container and they can dip their kabob.
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Serving Suggestions
Add a small container of honey mustard sauce, lime mayo, or ranch dressing for dipping!
🍱More Lunch Box Ideas
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Printable Lunch Box Notes
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Sandwich Kabobs
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Ingredients
- deli meat
- cheese
- lettuce
- grape tomatoes
- roll, sliced bread, pita bread, etc.
- pickles or olives
Instructions
- Use your cookie cutters to cut the meat and cheese into shapes.deli meat, cheese
- Push your lollipop stick through the meat, cheese and vegetables.lettuce, grape tomatoes, roll, sliced bread, pita bread, etc., pickles or olives
- Pack in a sealed container.
Equipment
- Lollipop/Cake pop sticks
- Knife
- Cookie cutters, in different shapes
Lanie says
I want these in MY lunch box lol
Teresa says
My son would love these!
Pinning!
Nancy says
This is such a cute idea!
Nancy
Gina says
Love these cute kabobs!
Ellen Daniels says
Pinning!