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Want to pack a whole week’s worth of school or office lunches? Check out these easy and fresh school lunches ideas with ham that you can pack for the entire week.
Using one main ingredient to make a week’s worth of school lunches is a trick I’ve been using for years to pack fresh lunches while cutting down on food waste.
I’ve done this with other lunch favorites such as turkey, hard-boiled eggs, and chicken salad, so it’s about time I shared my 5 favorite lunch recipes using ham.
Packing School Lunches
I’m all about creating lunch ideas for kids that are easy, achievable, and tasty enough that no one will come home with a full lunch box. The easiest way to do this is by using ingredients you know they love.
It’s the simplest things like ham and cheese kids seem to enjoy most, and today, I’m sharing 10 different ways to recreate those same 2 ingredients into lunches everyone can enjoy all week long. But first, watch this video to see a few of them packed together!
Of course, you can start with a classic ham sandwich, but take it to the next level by toasting the bread before building your sandwich. This makes a delicious texture for the sandwich and is one strategy to help avoid soggy sandwiches. More sandwich packing tips here.
Healthy Lunches for Kids with Ham
Ready for more school lunches with ham? Check these out!
I like to pack these at the end of the week with all the leftover crackers, additional fruit, and veggies from previous lunches. It’s an easy way to make a balanced bento-style lunch with what you have on hand and can be prepped the night before.
Pack a Bento Box with Ham
Whether you are looking for stress-free meal prep or need some variety in the lunchbox, bento boxes are the perfect solution.
Creating the perfect bento box requires minimal effort, and you can include any of your child’s favorite ingredients.
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5 School Lunch Ideas with Ham
Ingredients
Ham and Cheese Lunch Tacos
- 4 slices deli ham
- 1 slice Swiss cheese, halved
- 2 street-size tortillas
- 1 handful green lettuce, shredded
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries
Instructions
- Top each tortilla with 2 to 3 slices ham, 1 slice of cheese, and lettuce. Fold and pack into a lunch container with fruit.
Rose says
I tried many of these lunch ideas with ham and tacos are my kids’s favorite!!
Kylie says
Ham is a staple in my household and it can be soooo boring after I’ve eaten it 3 days in a row! Thanks for the tips and ideas!!!!
Maisie says
My 10 year old is in his ham phase, so I have to make everything with ham. I’ll definitely save this post for later, he loved the ham & cheese sliders from it.