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Easy Ham & Cheese Bento Box with Fruit Skewers

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A quick and easy bento box lunch featuring ham and cheese rolls, fruit skewers, and optional extras like honey mustard and veggies. Perfect for meal prep and busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices of deli ham (black forest or honey ham)
  • 4 sticks of string cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 cup grapes (red or green)
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved if large
  • 1 cup melon balls or cubes (cantaloupe or honeydew)
  • 4–6 small wooden skewers (about 6 inches long)
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard (for dipping, optional)
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • Handful of baby carrots or cucumber slices (optional)
  • A small handful of almonds or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Take ham and cheese out of fridge. If using cream cheese, let it soften. Wash and thoroughly dry fruit. Cut strawberries in half if large, cube melon into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Make the ham and cheese rolls: Lay a slice of ham flat. If using, spread a thin layer of cream cheese and Dijon mustard on the ham. Place a cheese stick at one edge and roll tightly. Repeat for all slices. Cut each roll in half diagonally if desired.
  3. Assemble the fruit skewers: Thread fruit onto skewers in a pattern (e.g., grape, strawberry, melon ball, grape). Leave about half an inch at the bottom for holding. Make 4-6 skewers.
  4. Pack the bento box: In the largest compartment, arrange ham and cheese rolls. In another compartment, place fruit skewers. In a small compartment, add honey mustard in a small container. Fill gaps with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, or nuts.
  5. Finishing touches: Shake the box gently to ensure everything is secure. Close lid tightly. For meal prep, store in fridge for up to 3 days, keeping fruit skewers separate if possible.

Notes

For best results, dry fruit thoroughly to prevent sogginess. If packing for next day, store fruit skewers separately and add in the morning. The cream cheese acts as a ‘glue’ to keep ham rolls tight.

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Keywords: bento box, ham and cheese, fruit skewers, easy lunch, meal prep, no-cook lunch

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