25 School Lunch Ideas Gallery
saveStumped on what to pack in your child's lunch? We've got you covered!
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![Two-Tone Sandwiches]( "Two-Tone Sandwiches")
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![Cinderella Bento Box]( "Cinderella Bento Box")
Cinderella Bento Box
Make a special lunch for the little princess in your life, complete with jewel berry bracelets and magic wands!
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![Mini Flatbread Pizza - Image Collection]( "Mini Flatbread Pizza - Image Collection")
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![PB & J Blossom Sandwiches]( "PB & J Blossom Sandwiches")
PB & J Blossom Sandwiches
Simple sandwiches take on their own festive charm when shaped like blossoms.
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![<i>Toy Story</i> Green Alien Bento Box]( "<i>Toy Story</i> Green Alien Bento Box")
Toy Story Alien Bento Box
Make an out-of-this-world lunch for your young Space Ranger with Toy Story alien cucumbers as a crisp centerpiece.
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![banana dog in a bun]( "bananan dog in a bun")
Banana Dog in a Bun
This is the coolest lunch ever, not to mention the easiest, and will be the envy of your kids' classmates.
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![Love Your Veggies Pizza Pockets]()
Love Your Veggies Pizza Pockets
These easy pita pocket pizzas will have your picky eaters gobbling up their veggies with no complaints.
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![Mac and Cheese Chicken Pot Pie]( "Mac and Cheese Chicken Pot Pie")
Mac and Cheese Chicken Pot Pie
Tender pasta, savory chicken, succulent mushrooms, flaking pie crust, and tangy cheese come together in this one dish casserole meal. Serve it with a side salad and you're done.
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![Chicken Pita Sandwiches]()
Chicken Pita Sandwiches
Leftover rotisserie chicken or holiday turkey makes great sandwiches for a quick meal or lunch box filler.
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![Kids Pasta and Cheese]()
Kids Pasta and Cheese
This quick pasta dish makes a hearty and balanced lunch or an easy dinner, and kids love the tiny pasta.
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![Very Veggie Dip]( "Very Veggie Dip")
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![Pasta and Meatballs for Kids]()
Pasta and Meatballs for Kids
This tastes just like the canned version, but with more control over ingredients you can be sure of what your child is eating. Double the batch and freeze to have on-hand for lunches and snacks.
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![Mock Sushi]()
Mock Sushi
Switch up the same-old-same-old lunchtime sandwich with this clever twist on a Japanese lunch staple.
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![Tuna Fish Sandwich]( "Tuna Fish Sandwich")
Tuna Fish Sandwich
For a kid-friendly lunch with a protein punch, try this lighter version of the midday classic.
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![Leftover Chicken Pesto Wraps Recipe]( "Leftover Chicken Pesto Wraps Recipe")
Leftover Chicken Pesto Wraps Recipe
Turn a roasted chicken into a delicious Chicken Pesto Wrap lunch; you can even make your own homemade pesto sauce. Adding cheese lends this simple recipe extraordinary flavor.
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![Lunchbox Apple Pies]()
Lunchbox Apple Pies
Everybody loves apple pie, but it's not so easy to pack for a lunch. These little handheld pies are the perfect dessert for a totable meal.
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![Sandwich Art]( "Sandwich Art")
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![Taco Roll-Ups]( "Taco Roll-Ups")
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![Italian Pasta Salad]( "Italian Pasta Salad")
Italian Pasta Salad
This might be the most classic of all pasta salads. Rotini pasta, tomato, mozzarella, olives and green peppers combine for a flavorful taste that's pure potluck nostalgia.
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![Ham and Cheese Empanadas]( "Ham and Cheese Empanadas")
Ham and Cheese Empanadas
These savory turnovers are easy for kids to assemble and even easier for them to eat.
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![Turkey Stromboli - Image Collection]( "Turkey Stromboli - Image Collection")
Turkey Stromboli
Need a new idea for how to use your holiday food surplus? We've got just the solution: a holiday stromboli that's fun for kids to make.
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![Peas and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce]( "Peas and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce")
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![Pizza Salad]( "Pizza Salad")
Pizza Salad
Cheese, pepperoni, olives, and other classic pizza toppings make this flavorful salad a sure hit.
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![Fish Fingers]( "Fish Fingers")
Fish Fingers
Simple and fun to make, these fish sticks are bound to become one of your family's favorite quick dinners. We used fillet of sole, but grouper and cod also work well.
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![Pork (or Beef) on a Bun]( "Pork (or Beef) on a Bun")
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Two-Tone Sandwiches
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Cinderella Bento Box
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Mini Flatbread Pizza
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PB & J Blossom Sandwiches
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Toy Story Alien Bento Box
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Banana Dog in a Bun
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Love Your Veggies Pizza Pockets
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Mac and Cheese Chicken Pot Pie
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Chicken Pita Sandwiches
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Kids Pasta and Cheese
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Very Veggie Dip
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Pasta and Meatballs for Kids
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Mock Sushi
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Tuna Fish Sandwich
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Leftover Chicken Pesto Wraps Recipe
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Lunchbox Apple Pies
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Sandwich Art
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Taco Roll-Ups
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Italian Pasta Salad
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Ham and Cheese Empanadas
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Turkey Stromboli
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Peas and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce
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Pizza Salad
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Fish Fingers
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Pork (or Beef) on a Bun
