Happy Thursday, my people!
I’m really hoping today is treating you way better than yesterday’s chaotic Back-to-School Olympics — you know, the one with missing socks, forgotten water bottles, and everyone suddenly turning into the Springboks, sprinting up and down the house.
Now, since we are still deep in Back-to-School mode, I had a little heart-to-heart with myself and thought: Who actually has time to stand over a stove in the morning making a full-blown lunch? Because in YOUR house… that simply CANNOT happen. Nope. Not a chance.
So I came up with a super easy, quick, and totally lunchbox-approved recipe — perfect for those rushed mornings when the clock is judging you and the kids are already late.
Fam, meet your new lifesaver: Cheesy Chicken & Veggie School-Day Toast Pockets.
No long talk — let me show you how to make this magic happen!
How to make Cheesy Chicken & Veggie School-Day Toast Pockets
Ingredients:
- 4 slices bread (white or brown)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (leftovers work perfectly)
- ½ cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup mixed veggies, finely chopped (carrot, sweetcorn, peas)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or plain yoghurt
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp butter or margarine
Method:
- In a bowl, mix the chicken, veggies, mayo (or yoghurt), salt and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of filling onto one slice of bread.
- Sprinkle cheese over the filling.
- Cover with another slice of bread and gently press down.
- Butter the outside of the sandwich.
- Toast in a pan on medium heat until golden on both sides or use a sandwich toaster.
- Cut into halves or triangles for easy eating.
School-Friendly Tips:
- Swap chicken for tuna or mashed beans if needed
- Add tomato slices for extra nutrition
- Wrap in foil to keep warm for lunchboxes
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