Easy Homemade Ham Cheese Lunchables Recipe for Quick Snack Ideas
A quick and customizable homemade version of ham and cheese lunchables, perfect for a convenient snack or packable lunch without additives or plastic waste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (about one small lunchable)
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Thinly sliced deli ham (preferably smoked)
- Sharp cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, sliced or cubed
- Crackers (buttery Ritz, multigrain crisps, whole wheat crackers, or gluten-free crackers)
- Optional extras: small pickles, olives, mustard, honey mustard, cherry tomatoes
- Fresh veggies: sliced cucumbers or carrot sticks
Instructions
- Remove ham and cheese from the fridge to let them come to room temperature slightly.
- Slice cheese into thin or medium slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
- If ham is not pre-sliced, slice into manageable pieces about 3×3 inches.
- Lay out 8-10 crackers on a clean plate or snack container.
- Place cheese slices on half the crackers.
- Place ham slices on the other half, folding if needed to fit.
- Add optional extras like pickles, olives, or a smear of mustard on some crackers.
- Add sliced cucumbers or carrot sticks on the side for freshness.
- Close the container securely and store in the fridge if not eating immediately.
Notes
Keep spreads or fresh veggies separate until snack time to avoid soggy crackers. Fold ham slices for easier picking and better presentation. Chill cheese before slicing for cleaner cuts. Handle crackers gently to avoid breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One small lunchable
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
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