How to Pack Meatballs in a Thermos
Follow this simple method to pack meatballs in a thermos for school so they stay hot until lunchtime. They can be enjoyed at room temperature too with these packing tips.
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Ingredients
- 4 to 6 cooked meatballs
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
Heat the Meatballs
- If packing a hot lunch, fill a food thermos with boiling water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the meatballs and marinara sauce together until the meatballs are piping hot.
- If packing the meatballs at room temperature, warm them up just slightly to remove the chill from the fridge.
Pack for Lunch
- For a hot lunch, empty the thermos and immediately fill it with the hot meatballs and sauce. Close the lid.
- For a room-temperature lunch, pack the meatballs in a leak-proof lunch container.
- Pack your child's favorite sides separately in a snack box.
Notes
- Homemade and frozen meatballs both work well.
- Preheating the thermos helps keep the meatballs hot until lunchtime.
- Meatballs are just as delicious at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
