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Make your nutritious packed lunch more fun to eat with these sandwich kabobs. They’re easy to customize and their kid-appeal makes them winners!

Plus, you’ll learn my tips for packing these sandwich kabobs for school and keeping them fresh and delicious until lunchtime.

Lunchbox Sandwich Kabobs

I’ve always encouraged my kids to get involved in prepping school lunches, especially when it comes to anything hands-on. Last week, my son helped me put together these colorful and fun sandwich kabobs in no time before school.

He loved threading the veggies and sandwich pieces onto the little picks, plus, he couldn't wait to show off his "cool" lunch. Similar to my Zucchini Pizza Bites and Cheddar and Apple Quesadillas, these kabobs are kid-friendly and have an added boost of nutrition!

What You Need

You can check exact measurements in the recipe card, but here’s a quick rundown of the ingredients needed to make these sandwich kabobs:

Deli meat: You can use any kind of deli meat here-ham, turkey, or even grilled chicken breasts.
Cheese: I’m using cheddar since it’s my son’s favorite, but feel free to use your fav! Block cheese works best for this, so you can cut thick slices that hold up well.
Veggies: Think crisp cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers! These add freshness and crunch. Mix and match your kid's favorites.

How to Make Sandwich Kabobs

These sandwich kabobs are quick to assemble, and here are a few tips to make sure they turn out just right!

Prep
Start by cutting the crusts off the bread with a serrated knife to prevent tearing, and slice it into squares. If your deli meat is thin, roll it up into thicker pieces, like in these ham and cheese roll-ups, to help it stay together on the pick. Cut the veggies into small, bite-sized pieces about the same size.
Assemble the kabobs
Using small bento picks or skewers, alternate threading the bread, deli meat, cheese, and veggies onto each pick. Try to balance the ingredients, so every bite has a little of everything.
Pack it for school
Place the kabobs into a hard lunch container and pack any healthy sides, like fruit or extra veggies, separately. Keep refrigerated if making ahead.

orange lunchbox with crackers, fruit and sandwich kabobs

Packing Sandwich Kabobs for School Lunches

With these helpful tips, you’ll be able to pack sandwiches like a pro and keep these kabobs in great shape until your child opens their lunchbox!

Use the right container
Avoid a squished lunch by packing it in a hard-sided container with a lid. It keeps everything in place, even if things get tossed around, so those kabobs stay looking “cool” all the way to lunchtime!

Keep food safe
Add an ice pack into the lunch bag to keep the deli meat and cheese chilled and safe to eat later at school.

When in doubt, go bite-sized
Kids often don't finish lunch because they're busy socializing with their friends, so options like pinwheels, skewers, and egg cups are always a great idea!

Use familiar ingredients: For picky eaters, focus the lunch around one or two ingredients you know your child loves and that will keep them full, then add sides like banana chips or fruit cups.

Other Fun School Lunch Ideas for Kids

If your kids love these sandwich kabobs as much as my son does, try my Ham & Cheese Roll-Ups, Lunchbox Tacos, or these fun Banana Sushi Rolls! Just like the kabobs, these lunches are easy to prep and a fresh way to keep lunchtime exciting.

Sandwich Kabobs

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Make your nutritious packed lunch more fun to eat with these sandwich kabobs. They're easy to customize and their kid-appeal makes them winners!

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Ingredients

2 slices of sandwich bread
2 ounces deli meat
1 ounce cheese, sliced thick
Veggies: cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, sliced cucumbers

Instructions

Prep:

Using a serrated knife, remove the crusts from the sandwich bread. Slice the sandwich bread into squares.
If using thinly sliced deli turkey or ham, roll it up first, and then cut it into pieces.
Cut the veggies into small pieces, similarly in size to the other ingredients.

Assemble:

Use bento picks or small food skewers to thread the lunch ingredients through the middle, alternating between ingredients.
Place the sandwich kabobs inside a lunch container. Pack additional fruit and veggies in another compartment or separately. Refrigerate the lunch if packing it ahead.