A Quick Lunch For Those Hungry Kids

The kids are home for their summer vacation and you are running out of ideas for lunch! Relax, I got your back. Give this a try.

Tuna Melts

2 cans of Chunk Light Tuna in Water (drained)

5 tablespoons of Mayonnaise

3/4 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 teaspoon Dill Weed

Salt and Pepper to taste

6 slices of Bread (White or Wheat)

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. In a bowl, combine Tuna (drained), Mayonnaise, Cheese, Dill Weed, Salt, and Pepper. Make sure that it is all thoroughly mixed together. Lay out Bread slices on an un-greased baking sheet. Spread a generous amount of the mixture on each slice so that the slice is covered. Bake in oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

My son loves these!

Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad

Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad

1 16-20 oz Package of Elbow Macaroni

1 Cup of Salad Dressing (Miracle Whip)

1 Tablespoon of Yellow Mustard (French's)

1/2 Cup of Milk

1 Medium Minced Pickle (sweet or dill, or relish)

2 Tablespoons of Sugar

1 Teaspoon Dill Weed

1 Cup Finely Diced  Deli Ham, Turkey Ham, Turkey, or Chicken 

3/4 Cup Diced or Shredded American, Cheddar, or Colby Jack Cheese

1 Small Minced Sweet Vidalia Onion (optional)

Directions:

Cook pasta till al dente. Run under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process then set aside. 

In a bowl mix Salad Dressing, Yellow Mustard, Milk. Add Sugar, Dill Weed and mix thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients to the mixture. When thoroughly incorporated together add to pasta mixing throughout and refrigerate for at least a 1/2 hour before eating. Refrigerate leftovers. Kid approved.