Cheeseburger Skewers? You heard that right. If you’re currently in a school lunch rut, we feel your pain. To remedy some of that dread, we’ve got one easy solution. Make good use of your leftover burgers and stack them up in skewer form. They’ll definitely look more interesting – and they have great kid appeal.
All You Need is a Skewer
The central item that (literally) holds this cheeseburger lunch together is the bamboo party skewer. (It’s a favorite of ours for all sorts of stick-inspired meals and snacks.) We got these at World Market but you can also find them in well-stocked supermarkets and party supply stores. They’re great for lunches because they’re fun, a little unexpected, and surprisingly convenient for grab-and-go meals.
For the “fries” in this lunch box we used commercially packaged veggie fries from Trader Joe’s. Alternatively, you could use any other kind of veggie fry that your kids might like – sweet potato, carrot, avocado, parsnip, etc.
Cheeseburger Skewers
These mini cheeseburger skewers make an easy and tasty school lunch - Use leftover burgers from the night before!
Ingredients
- 2 hamburger buns or small croissants
- 2 cooked hamburgers
- 10 grape tomatoes
- 2 large lettuce leaves
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients: Cut the hamburger buns into small cubes. Cut the hamburger into cubes. Coarsely chop the lettuce until it is in bite-sized pieces. Slice the cheddar cheese into thin slices and then cut into small 1-inch squares.
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Assemble the skewers: Thread the cut items onto each skewer, following the pattern of bread, burger, tomato, lettuce, cheese, bread. Repeat until all skewers are assembled. Keep skewers refrigerated or cooled until ready to serve. Serves 2.
Recipe Notes
Note: You'll want to pack this with an ice pack or some cold source to keep the meat safe.
Verrrry clever, my dear.