I know back to school season is a very busy and stressful time for parents. I get it, y’all. I’m right there with you. Supply lists, school clothes, backpacks, lunchboxes – it’s all so expensive and stressful. But if it’s any consolation at all, school lunches don’t have to cause you any additional stress! You can create fun, exciting lunches for your children quickly and easily! These super easy to make Ham BLT Kabobs are a great addition to the lunchbox.
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You know what they say – you eat with your eyes first. These Ham BLT Kabobs are bright, colorful, and pretty to look at. If the saying is true with your children, they’ll be excited about seeing these Ham BLT Kabobs in their lunchbox.
I like to create lunches for my children that are anything but ordinary. I want them to be excited about the lunch I’ve created for them. I want them to enjoy it and appreciate it. That’s why I love the deli counter at Walmart! It allows me to create easy and delicious meals for my children.
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While I used Eckrich Cooked Ham, you could also use Eckrich Virginia Brand Ham or Eckrich Honey Cured Ham. Or you could totally switch it up and use a different deli meat like Eckrich Garlic Bologna. The possibilities are endless with this one, y’all.
I use Eckrich because each of their best selling hams are specially trimmed for consistent quality and feature a wide selection of flavors. It makes it super easy to stock up on flavors the whole family loves for easy meals throughout the week. Plus, it’s totally affordable. Back to school time is already expensive, so getting some help with the cost of school lunches is a huge help for us.
I have three children and I serve each one three kabobs, the reason the recipes makes 9 kabobs. For a nutrient-filled lunch, serve with fresh cut vegetables & hummus for dipping, and greek yogurt topped with fresh berries. This is a combination my children go crazy for. It’s the perfect, middle of the day, energy boost they need to finish the school day.
Ham BLT Kabobs Recipe
Ham BLT Kabobs
These deliciously cute Ham BLT Kabobs feature thick slices of ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and thick Texas toast!
Ingredients
- 2 slices Texas Toast
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 slices Eckrich Cooked Ham (cut on a 3 from the deli counter)
- 3 slices thick cut bacon, cut in 1-2" pieces
- lettuce cut in 1-2" pieces
- 9 grape tomatoes cut in half
Other Items Needed
- plastic kabobs
Instructions
- Butter bread and place under broiler until golden, or about 3 minutes. Once lightly toasted, cut each slice of bread into 9 pieces. If you want bigger pieces of bread for the kabobs, cut each into 6 pieces. If you cut bigger pieces, you'll need more slices of bread to get the 9 kabobs.
- Put all cut ingredients into separate bowls for easy assembly. You could get the kids to help out at this point, too! They'll think it's fun.
- Begin threading ingredients onto plastic kabobs in this order: toast, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, toast, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato. You're done!
- Serve and enjoy!
For a less stressful school year, plan lunches in advance so that you know exactly what to buy and what to make. I’m telling you from experience, it makes school lunches so much easier. Here are some other lunchbox ideas:
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robin rue says
My kids love eating stuff off of sticks 🙂 These ones just happen to have some of their favorite stuff on them!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This is the cutest kabob I’ve ever seen. I mean, I love the hearts, and what’s better than a BLT?
Bill Sweeney says
This is the best kabob ever. Anything involving bacon is awesome, and BLTs are a classic bacon recipe. I have to try this.
Catherine Sargent says
What a fun and yummy lunch idea. I will have to make these for my niece and nephew. They will love eating kabobs.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh yum these sound like a lovely little snack and I am in love with your skewers as well, they are so cute!
Pam says
What a fun way to change up lunch! These skewers are so cute, I love the hearts.
Liz Mays says
I like this fun kabob idea. I can see them being really cute appetizers but I’d be happy with them at lunch too!
Makeba says
This is a super-fun and creative way to put a twist on a classic lunch! I’ll have to give this a try with my kids — I know they will love it (and I will too)!
Theresa says
These kabobs are so perfect for bts! I always pack my girl’s lunches and I know they would be thrilled to open up their boxes and find these tucked in there.
Jeana says
This is such a creative snack idea! I have to get some of these kabobs! These would be a huge hit at our house and perfect for appetizers when we have get togethers.
Toni says
what a cute idea! Kids will surely love these! And I love that it’s so easy to make too!
Diana says
How pretty! They look like little club sandwiches. I love the sticks you put through them, the heart detail is cute!
Chrystal says
These kabob sticks are so stinking cute ! I am a big fan of simple foods like this. I am going to have to put these together. Sounds really good right now.
Melissa Chapman says
I have to admit I have never given my kids kabobs for lunch. I will definitely try this recipe but for dinner or a special weekend lunch.
Jeanine says
Yum what a fun and really cute idea! I haven’t had kabobs or anything like this in such a long time. my kids would really love these for lunch!
Louise Bishop says
We love this brand! What an adorable little lunch or snack to make for OR with the kids!
Our Family World says
These Ham BLT Kabobs are so cute! I love the idea. These would make great kids’ lunches and would be good party appetizers too. Thanks for the idea!
Shannon Gurnee says
That is such a cute meal idea! I bet our kids would love making and eating these! We’re definitely gonna try this recipe out.
Rosey says
The BLT addition to the kabobs is a good one. These look absolutely delicious.
Rachel Ferrucci says
What a great idea! You can use these for so many different get togethers whether for kids or adults! love it
Brianne says
These look super yummy! I love how you assembled them, especially for kids!
Myrah Duque says
Wow that looks amazing. Great for lunch ideas.
Brandy says
These Ham BLT Kabobs look great. You must have known I have been thinking about making kabobs lately! I know that I keep seeing some in store premade but I want to make my own and these are perfect for lunch time in summer!