20 Kid-Friendly Lunches

Chicken nuggets and easy homemade pizza

By this point of the year, you’ve been making a lot of lunches at home. With not all kids heading back to school or schools moving to a hybrid model, you may need some lunch inspiration. There are only so many times you can serve PB&J before the groans begin. We’ve gathered 20 recipes that are easy to make and kid-friendly. Adults will love them too.

Crescent Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs

Crescent Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs

"We never use hot dog rolls anymore. These are sooo good and easy to make. My grandkids and kids love these. We all love them. Your kids will love you forever." - Brenda-Lee
Pizza Poppers

Pizza Poppers

"All of the flavours of pizza rolled into balls and fried until golden brown and crispy! These little pizza poppers a stuffed with plenty of melted cheese and perfect when served with pizza sauce for dipping!" - Kevin
Pita Pizza

Pita Pizza

"Prebaking the pita bread makes it a little crisper. The topping options are endless." - The Kitchen Crew
Beef and Bean Burritos

Beef and Bean Burritos

"This is super simple to cook and what burritos are not eaten they can be wrapped and frozen. These Beef and Bean Burritos can be popped in the microwave and make the perfect lunch." - Debbie
Yummy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Yummy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

"My hubby loves chicken nuggets and he grew up on the ones that come from a bag. I came up with these and now he loves them." - Jessica
Egg in a Hole Grilled Cheese

Egg in a Hole Grilled Cheese

"Egg in a Hole Grilled Cheese is a simple breakfast sandwich recipe that takes minutes to cook, tastes amazing, and guarantees you’ll have a great day." - Paula
BBQ Turnovers

BBQ Turnovers

"These are sooooo... good and they are really simple." - Brenda
Cold Chicken Salad

Cold Chicken Salad

"The chicken and pasta pair well with the delicious spices. Crunchy bits of celery throughout are yummy and add texture. Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken means this can be prepped in no time." - The Kitchen Crew
Eggplant Pizzas

Eggplant Pizzas

"Mini pizzas made on eggplant slices that are tasty, easy to make and kid friendly!" - Kevin
Give me some sugga! Fudge Cookies

Give me some sugga! Fudge Cookies

"What a treat! These are the perfect chocolate fudge cookie. They're easy to throw together, simple ingredients, and oh so delicious. A little extra sugar makes these cookies extra special." - The Kitchen Crew
Mary's Blue Ribbon Banana Bread

Mary's Blue Ribbon Banana Bread

"I have been using this banana bread recipe for 30 years. It is the best banana bread I have ever tasted and everyone asks for it!" - Mary Louise
Mexican Pinwheels

Mexican Pinwheels

"Kids love these in addition to adults!" - Denise
No Cook Strawberry Cheesecake

No Cook Strawberry Cheesecake

"Super easy and quick to prepare, No Cook Strawberry Cheesecake is a true winner and always a crowd pleaser! It’s rich, creamy, sweet, and so refreshing!" - Paula
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

"These balls are meant to be eaten as is, from the freezer! Of course, this is an egg-free recipe where I use Greek yogurt as a binder." - Jennifer
Mom's Taco Salad

Mom's Taco Salad

"My mother made this for our rather large family in the hot summers back in the early 70's. I enjoyed it then as well as today." - Debby
Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats

"The kids will LOVE them and so will you!" - Sheila
Sloppy Italians

Sloppy Italians

"Better than sloppy joes! Easy and a family favorite." - Hollie
3 Kiddos Favorite "Dessert" Quesadillas

3 Kiddos Favorite "Dessert" Quesadillas

"With this simple treat, the possibilities are endless to suit anyone's appetite/taste! This is what we "cooked" with the blueberries we had!" - Mary
Bacon BBQ Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Bacon BBQ Grilled Cheese Sandwich

"Tired of the same old grilled cheese sandwiches? If you like bacon and BBQ then you will love this treat." - Christine
Pepperoni Pizza Dogs

Pepperoni Pizza Dogs

"My grandkids love these and they are fast and easy to make. Yummy too." - Barbara