Back to School Parties, Part Two
Sandwich filling recipes for your child's Back to School party.
Try some new twists on old favorites for your kids and their peers with these tasty, kid-pleasing sandwich recipes.
For the first installment in this two-part series on Back to School parties, check out these suggestions for snack ideas and recipes for snack mix.
In this second part in the series, let's take a look at lunch ideas. Depending on the length and time of day of your Back to School party, you may be faced with having to serve a lunch, or something a little more hearty than just snacks. The key here is to keep things simple, for both the kids and for yourself.
Wraps are perfect kid-friendly food. Take a flour or corn tortilla, and place thin slices of cheese, deli meat, and lettuce on top. Roll it all up and you've got yourself a healthy lunch! You can also slice them into pieces (secure each piece with a toothpick if necessary) and serve them on a plate that way. Peanut butter and jelly or peanut butter and banana make great fillings too, or use your imagination and your children's tastes to create your own.
If you want to make traditional sandwiches, here are some ideas for tasty and nutritious fillings that are sure to be a hit with the younger crowd.
Ham Salad
- 2 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet or dill relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced ham and celery. Set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine mayo, relish, and mustard; mix well. Pour mayonnaise mixture over ham mixture and stir well to coat completely. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Scoop ham salad into small dinner rolls, or use as a sandwich filling on bread. You can also serve it on lettuce leaves, or as a topping for crackers.
Makes 6 sandwich-sized servings.
Cucumber Ranch Chicken Salad
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 3/4 cup diced cucumber
- 4 tablespoons creamy ranch salad dressing or dip
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- handful diced bell peppers, grated carrot, diced celery, or other veggies (optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use in sandwiches or on small dinner rolls.
Makes 6 servings.
Peanut Butter and Fruit Sandwich Filling
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 small pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or chopped apricots
In a small mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, cream cheese, and honey. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Add fruit and stir gently until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use; allow to soften slightly for easier spreading.
Makes 6 servings.
For more Back to School Party ideas and fun activities, check out this Back to School Reunion Picnic article in the Entertaining section of Suite101.
