Looking for some lunch ideas to give your Summertime the fun boost it needs? I’ve put together a Mega List of 56 Easy Lunch Ideas for Big Families. These are not only time saving, but they’ll give a boost to your budget as well!
56 Easy Lunch Ideas for Big Families
Who doesn’t feel the crunch of making lunch every day for all of the people in your life? Making lunchtime easy for busy mommas is something I love to do! Here are my 56 Easy Lunch Ideas for Big Families.
My goal is help you live your best Momma life, and taking some of the stress out of meal planning! gives you more time to spend with those you love.
From some easy to throw together last minute lunches, to enjoying some relaxing family time around the table, here are 56 Easy Lunch Ideas for Big Families to bless you (and your budget) by keeping momma ahead of the curve.
Easy Make Ahead Lunches
What should you serve for lunch for your large family gathering? Easy make ahead lunches are just the thing for busy moms- no matter what season you are in!
Here are lunches chosen for their ease of prep and their ease on the wallet. By making them ahead, you not only save time, but you also save stress and money by bulk purchasing and bulk batch cooking.
–Large Family Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups | Freezer Lunch Meal are prepared in muffin tins to create the perfect serving for each person in your family. These macaroni cups are perfect to eat for lunch !
–Easy Stromboli | Quick Lunch or Dinner Idea, Freezer-Friendly if you love a flavorful Stromboli, save money and learn how to make a tasty one at home with this recipe.
-If your children love chicken nuggets, prepare these Large Family Simple Homemade Chicken Nuggets with ease. They are cheaper and a healthier alternative that you can make in advance and freeze for the family.
-When you want a light and refreshing salad for an easy lunch, or simple dinner, try this Berry Blue Layered Salad.
– Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Sheet Pan Recipe are perfect when you want something better than takeout for lunch!
–Large Family Ultimate Layered Spring Salad | Big Family Lunch Ideas, THM-S, Keto is just the meal when you’re in a hurry, but want to make a healthy, tasty, and easy lunch for the whole family
–Large Family Shredded Chicken Nachos in the Instant Pot are loaded with delicious ingredients, including seasoned chicken, queso blend cheese, and sliced avocados!
–Low Carb Simple Sub Bowls | Keto, THM-S, Dairy-Free Option When you’re in the mood for a traditional sub sandwich, but you need a keto-friendly version, try these!
-If pizza is one of your favorite foods, give this Large Family Cheesy Skillet Pizza Dip a try.
-Packed with protein and delicious as a sandwich, you can’t go wrong with tuna salad! Plus, it is quick and easy to make.
–Chicken Fajita Quesadilla are full of flavor and fresh ingredients that will keep you coming back for more. Bonus: you can make them ahead and freeze them to save time
–Big Family Sheet Pan Taco Pizza recipe let’s you enjoy the combination of tacos and pizza with this easy-to-prepare lunch.
Here are more lunch ideas for your Large Family Table!!
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Sandwiches and Soups
Nothing says lunchtime more than the classic “Soup and Sandwich” Combo lunch! I have so many make ahead and freezer friendly soups that you’ll be able to easily feed your family an easy and nutritious lunch.
Also, because sandwiches use bread that can easily be made at home, and lunch meat can be bought in bulk- sandwiches save on your budget and time in a big way!
- Large Family Toasted Sub Sheet Pan Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup | Dairy-Free
- Large Family Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets Lunch Freezer Meals!
- Deli Sandwiches on a Sheet Pan
- Easy Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Sliders | Dairy-free Option
- Big Family Sheet Pan Reubens
- Egg Muffins
- Freezer Friendly Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: Freezer Meal Sandwiches
- Chicken Salad Wraps
- PB Apple Chicken Salad Wraps
- Mini Personalized Fruit Pizzas
- Quick n’ Easy Turkey Wraps
- Large Family Easy Chili in the Instant Pot | Dairy-free
I’m going to sneak in a quick list of my easy to make homemade bread ideas! Who doesn’t love saving some extra dollars at the store these days? Plus, when you make your bread at home, you know what ingredients are in it. It’s a true win-win!
- Large Family Bread Machine Potato Bread recipe
- Bread Machine White Bread, Dairy-free
- Big Family Honey Wheat Bread
- Homemade White Bread
Great Large Family Lunches to Give You Some Extra Time!
There will always be those days when you want to sit down with your loved ones over a table filled with food. Enjoying family is something that each of us Momma’s love. When you want to have a calm and relaxing meal, look no further than this list below.
–Large Family Supreme Pizza Muffins These muffins will taste like your favorite slice of pizza, but without all the extra mess. Super kid friendly, a perfect family lunch.
–Hearty Baked Penne Pasta is freezer friendly so you can make it ahead of time!
-This delicious BBQ quesadilla uses leftover chicken to make it a tasty and super quick lunch.
–Big Family Pepperoni Pizza Bagels | Make-Ahead Freezer Lunch Idea! For a quick and tasty pizza meal for your family without spending too much money, these are a perfect idea!
–Crock Pot Sweet & Spicy Beef Tacos will be an instant hit for your next Taco Tuesday!!
–Tasty Taco Bar: everything you need and more to make your own Taco Bar at home.
–Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pockets If you normally buy handy pocket snacks at the grocery store, you need to try these homemade alternatives that are better on the budget!
–Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas recipe creates enough to feed an army so be prepared to have tacos, quesadillas and burritos all week long!
–Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Sheet Pan Hash | Dairy-Free Make a quick lunch for your loved ones with this recipe.
-Not only does Large Family Spinach and Cheese Strata taste good, but it is also the best way to get your children to eat plenty of spinach!
–Large Family Beefy Sheet Pan Nachos | Dairy-Free Option This large family meal is easy to put together and loaded with some of your favorite nacho toppings!
–Big Family Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken Lettuce Wraps make a very tasty and simple large family meal for lunch or dinner!
–Instant Pot Bacon and Beef Chili | Dairy Free cooks up so easily in the Instant Pot and will have your mouth watering for more.
–Low Carb BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe Bacon makes everything taste better!
–Yogurt parfaits are made with layers of creamy yogurt, granola and fresh fruit come together quickly for a great lunch.
–Chicken Spaghetti is a cheesy delicious casserole that is an easy lunch time hit.
–Hawaiian Tortilla Roll-ups | If your kids love Hawaiian pizza, they will love these roll-ups!
–Large Family Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice recipe- Save money while making a fulfilling home-cooked meal !
–Tuna Canoes! If your kids love celery, they will love these tuna canoes.
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Grab and Go Lunches
Are you pressed for time and truly need to grab something while you run all of your people all over the place? Look no further! Friend, these quick lunches are not only nutritious, but some of the easiest ones I could find to share with you!
Many of these can be made in advance and frozen. With all of the work out of the way, you get to be that fun-time Mom, knowing that your lunch time is already planned out way in advance.
Large Family Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Pepperoni Pizza Muffins | Freezable Lunch Ideas for a Big Family
Mini Beef Pot Pies | Freezer Lunch Meal
Large Family Make-Ahead Homemade Uncrustables Freezer Meal Lunches
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