Now that the kids are back in school – we’re back to being lunch-making machines every morning.  Assembly line sandwiches are the norm around here – but once in awhile I like to mix it up with something kind of fun.  These DIY Pizza Lunchables are yummy, inexpensive and totally customizable to each child!

DIY Pizza Lunchables

 

Back when I was a kid we occasionally had french bread pizzas, or English Muffin pizzas on special occasions and we *loved* them.

This recipe uses english muffins for the crust – but you could just as easily sub in Arnold Sandwich Thins or even bagels.  You could also plan ahead to make this BEST homemade pizza dough recipe into a dozen or so small crusts. (They freeze great!)

Ingredients:

• English Muffins
• Pizza or Spaghetti Sauce
• Shredded Cheese and Parmesan Cheese
• Pepperoni or other toppings (optional)

I always have a few parmesan packets leftover in the fridge from some pizza place or another – and those are PERFECT for including in your DIY pizza lunchable kit.  Just enough for two mini pizzas!

Directions for Making DIY Pizza Lunchables:

 

1. Slice open an English muffin and place it in a sandwich container. (You can toast it to get more of a crunchy crust)
2. Put sauce and shredded cheese into separate snack-sized ziploc bags.
3. Include a packet of parmesan from a pizza place, or shake some into a separate baggy.
4. Place all toppings in container with the crusts and include a knife or spoon.

 

I love my Rubbermaid Glass containers – there’s a little extra room in them to fit a pile of toppings, a knife and a napkin.

 

 

When ready to eat, bite or cut a small hole in the corner of the sauce bag and squeeze onto the crust.  Add cheese and toppings and enjoy!

 

Also check out these posts:

School Lunch Ideas: Bulk Sandwiches and Snack Pudding

BEST Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

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