Simple Sandwiches

[TwinMama]

Does anyone have any sandwiches that you make your kiddos?

For some reason mine won't even eat grilled cheese when we have busier days. I've tried shredded cheese, sliced Sargento cheese, and even nasty Kraft singles. They just won't eat them.

They also dont really eat pb and j sandwiches either. They just open it and lick the jelly off. I've only made them a handful of times because they just won't eat them.

Any suggestions?

[NoMoreJuice!]

That's crazy, I have the exact opposite problem. I made a huge batch of shredded chicken with taco seasoning, shredded lettuce, and let the kids pick their own tomatoes off our hanging basket for taco salads today. Every single kid went to bed hungry, like 12 out of 12. The only thing they want is a sandwich. Maybe if you set out ingredients on a plate and let them make their own? "Lunchables" style?

[Blackcat31]

My kiddos don't much like bread.

I serve the sandwich fixin's buffet style.

Every kid cleans their plate.

Stack or layer the ingredients in ANY fashion that even remotely resembles a "sandwich" and no one eats a thing. :confused:

[sharlan]

The only sandwich mine will eat is grilled cheese. I use Colby jack. My own dds (37 & 39) won't eat a grilled cheese unless it's made with Kraft pretend cheese.

I've tried various lunch meats and cheeses, but they just won't eat them. In fact, none of my kids will eat any type of lunch meat. Give them a grilled pork chop and they'll eat like there's no tomorrow.

[Rockgirl]

I've been putting sandwich fillings into whole-wheat tortillas and rolling them up. They eat these ten times better! The favorite here is chunky PB with a little honey--everyone here loves it.

[Thriftylady]

When I was in Sweden as an exchange student, they got me hooked on veggie sandwiches. Cukes, tomatoes, whatever was in the garden. In the buttered bread and the bread in what was basically a sandwich maker on the stove long enough just to toast the bread. The sandwich maker made the sandwich stick together better. Heaven! I didn't think I would like it until I tried it. I am liking the idea of just giving them the fixins and offering either crackers or bread. My kids love lunchables and I only do homemade ones. So that would be about the same thing.

[Unregistered]

Sometimes I use different cookie cutters to cut sandwiches into different shapes and the kids love it! Same with the meat and cheese for homemade lunchables. Even my picky eaters will eat it if their food is shaped like a flower or heart

[AmyKidsCo]

Have you tried tortilla roll-ups instead of bread sandwiches? Just as quick to make but more fun cuz they're rolled. I also do pita-pocket sandwiches, mini-subs on hot dog buns, and sandwiches on round buns.

[Baby Beluga]

I have the opposite problem. Mine love sandwiches, especially PB and J.

We do PB and jam
PB with cinnamon, honey and thin banana slices
Ham and melted sharp cheddar cheese
Turkey, spinach and mozzarella cheese
Grilled cheese (their fav is grilled cheese and tomato soup)
And sometimes just a "cold cut sandwich" with whatever lunch meat I have in the fridge. They take it apart, but they gobble up all of it.

[Thriftylady]

Have you tried tortilla roll-ups instead of bread sandwiches? Just as quick to make but more fun cuz they're rolled. I also do pita-pocket sandwiches, mini-subs on hot dog buns, and sandwiches on round buns.

I love pita's but I can't bear to pay for it. It is easy to make but who wants to run the oven in the summer .

[TwinMama]

That's crazy, I have the exact opposite problem. I made a huge batch of shredded chicken with taco seasoning, shredded lettuce, and let the kids pick their own tomatoes off our hanging basket for taco salads today. Every single kid went to bed hungry, like 12 out of 12. The only thing they want is a sandwich. Maybe if you set out ingredients on a plate and let them make their own? "Lunchables" style?

Omg...my kids would devour that with a side of chips and salsa.

[TwinMama]

The only sandwich mine will eat is grilled cheese. I use Colby jack. My own dds (37 & 39) won't eat a grilled cheese unless it's made with Kraft pretend cheese.

I've tried various lunch meats and cheeses, but they just won't eat them. In fact, none of my kids will eat any type of lunch meat. Give them a grilled pork chop and they'll eat like there's no tomorrow.

Yup. I hear ya. They aren't having anything but a real meal like pork chops and veggies or roast beef or something.

[e.j.]

Most of my kids like chicken, tuna or egg salad sandwiches on a hot dog roll. It can't be on bread or they won't eat it. I've also made grilled cheese sandwiches but instead of regular bread, I make it with 2 pita breads and then cut it like pizza slices. Some like to dip the slices in salsa.

[sharlan]

Most of my kids like chicken, tuna or egg salad sandwiches on a hot dog roll. It can't be on bread or they won't eat it. I've also made grilled cheese sandwiches but instead of regular bread, I make it with 2 pita breads and then cut it like pizza slices. Some like to dip the slices in salsa.

Mine won't even eat a hot dog on a hot dog bun. Now if I open it up, spread it with butter and Parmesan cheese before toasting it, they will gobble it in a hurry.

[NillaWafers]

Ham rollups! My kids love these, ham + wheat tortillas with cream cheese. I'll even have them with a low carb tortilla