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Easy Homemade Lunchables with Turkey and Cheese

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These Easy Homemade Lunchables with Turkey and Cheese are a quick, customizable, and healthier alternative to store-bought lunch packs. Perfect for kids and adults, they feature fresh turkey, cheddar cheese, crackers, and fun sides for a balanced, delicious lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz deli-style turkey breast slices (thinly sliced, oven-roasted, nitrate-free preferred)
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese, sliced (or Colby Jack, Swiss, Muenster)
  • 6–8 crackers (butter crackers, whole wheat, or gluten-free)
  • Baby carrots or cucumber slices
  • Grape tomatoes or sweet pepper rings
  • Apple slices, grapes, or mandarin oranges
  • Mini chocolate chips or a square of dark chocolate (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp hummus or ranch dip (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp honey mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your workspace by laying out lunch containers, a cutting board, and ingredients.
  2. Slice cheddar cheese into squares or fun shapes, about 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters if desired.
  3. Portion turkey slices (3-4 per Lunchable), folding, rolling, or cutting to match cheese size. Pat dry if needed.
  4. Add 6-8 crackers to a separate section to keep them crisp. Wrap in plastic if box isn’t airtight.
  5. Pack sides: fill cups or sections with chosen fruits and veggies, and add chocolate if desired.
  6. Add dips: spoon hummus, ranch, or honey mustard into a small container or silicone cup.
  7. Assemble everything in the box: turkey, cheese, crackers, sides, and dip. Add an ice pack if needed and store in the fridge.
  8. Troubleshoot: blot cheese if sweaty, keep crackers separate, and add pickles or olives for extra flavor.

Notes

Pat turkey and cheese dry to prevent soggy crackers. Use cookie cutters for fun shapes. Keep crackers separate for crunch. Swap ingredients for dietary needs (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian). Assemble up to 3 days ahead, but add crackers just before serving for best texture.

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