stay at home school lunch ideas
Moms and dads are shuffling work-from-home jobs, home school responsibilities and the pressures of not becoming the next subject of a viral "video conferencing fails" social media post. On top of bringing the office home, many parents are trying to figure out how to make home school lunch resembles something more than a PB&J for the 30th day in a row.
It's time to reclaim the lunch box and, with a little bit of effort, the cool factor of the lunch lady (or lunch man) to levels not seen since the days of Adam Sandler and Chris Farley sharing on late-night television.
deli meat for the win
Deli meat is about as reliable as it gets. However, if the regular cold sandwich gets old, you must try these recipes.
roast beef and veggie wrap
Change up the traditional roast beef sandwich. Try it as a wrap with some broccoli slaw and ranch-based spread.
roast beef sliders
Thinly sliced deli roast beef is sandwiched between rolls and baked with cheese till golden and delicious.
reuben bites
A really easy and bite-sized lunch option that goes great with veggies and fruit.
ground beef. it's what's for lunch.
Ground beef always has been the rock upon which many family meal successes stand. Become your child's favorite lunch lady (or lunch man?) by cooking up a protein schools don't serve nearly enough, ground beef! Here are some unique lunchtime takes on classic dishes.
cheeseburger mac
Ground beef served with macaroni noodles and a DIY cheesy sauce. A favorite that won't keep you in the kitchen all morning.
Sheet pan nachos
Top crunchy tortilla chips with seasoned ground beef and your favorite nacho toppings.
italian meatball dunkers
Get. This. Recipe! Ground beef Italian sausage stuffed with mozzarella cheese and baked in dough. Cheesy, delicious, easy.
PB&J wraps
Stay with us. Not your average PB & J, or a sandwich at all. Peanut butter and jelly combined with an Asian-style sauce make this wrap a must-try for anyone.
Super sloppy joes
So easy to prepare - and extra super sloppy, this recipe is sure to please the Sloppy Joe fans in your house. Make ahead and heat throughout the week for easy school lunches.
meatball sandwich
Make extra meatballs on spaghetti night and use the next day in these easy-to-make meatball sandwiches.