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Lunch Β· Turkey

Turkey, Apple and Cheddar Sandwiches

Sliced turkey and sharp cheddar with thin, crisp apple slices on whole wheat. Sweet, salty and crunchy.

⏱ 10 min (10 min prep) 🍽 Serves 4 · 1 sandwich lunchboxquick

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ContainsMilk, Eggs, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 4 servings
  • 8 slice Sandwich bread, whole wheat
  • 12 slice Sliced turkey (deli)
  • 4 slice Shredded cheddar
  • 1 Apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice (bottled)
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, or mustard

Make it yourself

Make the whole-wheat sandwich bread yourself β†’ Make the half whole-wheat sandwich bread yourself β†’ Make the mayonnaise yourself β†’

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Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: cutting board, knife, small bowl.

  1. Toss the apple slices with the lemon juice so they don’t turn brown.
  2. Spread mayonnaise or mustard on 4 slices of bread. Layer 3 slices of turkey, a slice of cheddar and a few apple slices on each, and close with the other bread.
  3. Cut in half and wrap. Pack it cold: in an insulated lunch bag with at least two cold sources, such as two frozen gel packs, or one gel pack and a frozen juice box or water bottle, one on top of the food and one under it (USDA).
Make aheadAssemble the night before and keep in the refrigerator; the lemon keeps the apple fresh.
β†Ί LeftoversWhatever comes home uneaten from a lunch box gets thrown away, along with used bags and wrappers (USDA).
πŸ§’ With kidsKids can layer the sandwiches. A grown-up slices the apple.
Dairy-free swapSkip the cheese and add lettuce.
Gluten-free swapUse gluten-free bread.

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An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our back-to-school lunchboxes; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.