Sandwiches

Sandwiches are one of the easiest school lunches to make without packing the same thing every day. Browse the many types of sandwich ideas which include all my tips to keep them fresh in a lunchbox for hours.

Popular Sandwich Recipes

Start with the sandwich recipes my family and MOMables readers come back to most. They’re easy to pack, made with familiar ingredients, and reliable when you need a lunch idea fast.

Grilled Sandwiches

Grilled sandwiches are great to eat at home, but did you know they can be packed for school in a lunchbox without turning soggy? Here, you’ll find lots of ideas plus my packing tips for keeping the bread as crisp as possible until lunchtime.

Classic Sandwiches

When you need a lunch you already know will work, start with the classics. These familiar sandwich ideas are easy to make, easy to customize, and simple to pair with your child’s favorite sides.

Homemade Uncrustables

Homemade Uncrustables are easy to make ahead and freeze, so you can grab one on a busy school morning. These kid-favorite variations are great in a lunchbox and at home.

Ham Sandwiches

If ham is already a lunchbox favorite, you don’t have to serve it the same way every time. These sandwich ideas pair it with different breads, cheeses, and fillings for more variety.

Turkey Sandwiches

Deli turkey makes an easy starting point for school lunch. Browse simple combinations that turn this everyday staple into sandwiches kids and teens won’t get bored with.

Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Peanut butter sandwiches are easy to pack and simple to change up. These sweet and savory ideas give you more ways to use a familiar lunchbox favorite.

Croissant Sandwiches

A croissant can make the same familiar fillings feel like a completely different lunch. Try these easy combinations when your kids are tired of regular sandwich bread.

Sweet Sandwiches

When kids prefer something sweet at lunch, these sandwiches give you more options than the usual PB&J. Pair them with fruit, yogurt, or another simple side for an easy packed lunch.

Mini Sandwiches

Smaller sandwiches are easier for little hands to manage and let you pack a few different foods in the same lunchbox. These were especially useful when my kids were younger.

Sandwich on a Stick

When the regular sandwich comes home untouched, changing how you serve it can help. These sandwich skewers use familiar ingredients in a fun, easy-to-eat format.

Kid-Favorites

These sandwiches use familiar flavors and ingredients kids already recognize, making them a good place to start when you need something new without going too far outside their comfort zone.

For Teens

Bigger appetites need more than a thin sandwich and a few sides. These hearty sandwich ideas use filling proteins and toppings to make school lunch more satisfying for teens.

More Sandwich Ideas

Still looking for something different? Browse even more sandwich ideas for school lunch, from easy everyday combinations to fresh twists that help keep the lunch routine interesting.