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10 Sandwiches to Spice Up a Back-to-School Lunch

10 Sandwiches to Spice Up a Back-to-School Lunch

By Real Simple

Updated June 25, 2018

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Dana Gallagher

Does your kid turn up his nose at basic peanut butter and jelly? Make lunchtime more fun with these 10 creative twists.

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Roast Beef and Cheddar Roll-Ups

Dana Gallagher

Turn a standard sandwich into a wrap to perk up your child’s lunch. If he’s not a fan of spicy food, just leave out the horseradish.

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Smoked Turkey Sandwich With Paprika Mayonnaise

John Lawton

A touch of paprika gives this sandwich an extra kick. Slices of manchego cheese are a welcome change from the usual Swiss or cheddar.

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Pickled Tuna-Salad Sandwiches

Mark Lund

Upgrade your child’s usual tuna sandwich by adding a spoonful of sweet or dill pickle relish to the mix.

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Cheddar and Apple Sandwich

Frances Janisch

Fruit and cheese are a natural pair. Kids will love the combination of sweet and salty in this simple yet delicious sandwich.

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Turkey Wraps

Anna Williams

Use large tortillas to wrap up this kid-friendly lunch, which is dressed up with store-bought pesto.

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Sliced-Egg Sandwich With Herbed Mayonnaise

Jens Mortensen

Dijon mustard gives a slight tang to this variation on egg salad. Feel free to change the type of bread you use to add more variety to your child’s lunchbox.

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Stromboli

Anna Williams

This pizza sandwich-in-a-roll contains essential kid-friendly ingredients—tomatoes and cheese wrapped up in a chewy crust. Plus, you can sneak in some spinach for an added nutritional boost.

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Prosciutto and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches

Dana Gallagher

If your kid doesn’t like prosciutto, substitute salami instead. The roasted vegetables revive an otherwise basic meat-and-cheese combination.

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Chicken Potpie Empanadas

Antonis Achilleos

Better than the packaged versions you’ll find at the store, these pastry pockets are filled with comforting ingredients—shredded chicken, peas, carrots, and onions.

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Roasted Red Peppers and Basil Tuna Sandwich

Kana Okada

Want to liven up your usual tuna salad? Skip the mayonnaise and add fresh basil, sliced peppers, and a splash of red wine vinegar.

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