Family Lunch Box Favourites

Thinking of new and exciting items to fill your children’s lunch boxes can be an exhausting process that often results in them eating sandwiches most days of the week.

If you are searching for new ideas, try this quick and easy recipe that is practical, delicious and makes your lunch box creations look exciting!

Ham And Cheese Puffs

Ingredients:

1 x sheet of puff pastry

125g shredded ham

125g grated cheese

1 x large egg

Method

Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (160 degrees fan force)

Lay the puff pastry sheet on the counter, sprinkle ham and cheese evenly across the surface leaving a 2cm gap along the top.

Very gently gather from the bottom and begin rolling upwards towards the top edge of pastry to create a firm ‘roll’.

Whisk the egg with a dash of water, brush along surface of the pastry.

Slice approximately 2cm wide, creating rings, then place on a lightly greased baking tray.

Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until they start looking and smelling delicious.

They can be frozen for up to three months and can also be placed frozen into the lunchboxes in the morning to defrost by lunchtime.

Alternative filling options:

Vegemite and cheese

Salami and pizza sauce

Or for the adults – brie, bacon and cranberry

Top Tip

This recipe is also fun to make with your kids so get the family together and let them be involved in creating their own lunchboxes!

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