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Title: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: courton on July 06, 2012, 01:43:51 am

Hi there, I would like to make and freeze some lunch box food over the holidays so that when the teenager is back at school, she can grab it and run. I had a look at some of the old threads and they all seem to cater for much younger kids. I was thinking of making frittatas and French toast. I have looked and looked for the baked bean and egg in a bread casing recipe but can't find it. Any other ideas? I especially want food for these cold winter months

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: obbie on July 06, 2012, 01:44:51 am

muffins...

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 01:47:58 am

Courton is this what you were looking for? Sorry I can't lnk, but copied it for you.

My baked bean cases which were published in Additive Free Lunch Box Ideas are always a winner (and I even won a prize for best additive free lunch box recipe)

•12 slices wholemeal bread (crust removed)
•2 tablespoons melted butter
•1 can 420g baked beans
•4 eggs
•Grated cheese


1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Using a rolling pin, roll bread slices lightly until thin. Brush one side with melted butter.
 2. Press buttered side down into a 12 hole muffin tin. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
 3. Spoon baked beans evenly into the bread cases. Lightly whisk the eggs and pour over the baked beans. Sprinkle grated cheese  on top of each bread case.
 4. Bake for further 15-20 minutes or until hot and golden.

These freeze well and can be eaten hot or cold.

a great way to get extra protein into kids diets.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: Wonder on July 06, 2012, 01:59:11 am

These sound great courton eventhough we aren't baked bean eaters in our house.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: courton on July 06, 2012, 02:02:35 am

That is the one! Thanks DG! Will definitely make these. Any additional suggestions members?

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: AliRo on July 06, 2012, 02:06:47 am

I find the easiest thing to do is just make a bit extra dinner and the leftovers can be taken for lunch.  I loved taking leftovers when I was at school and love it now for work.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: Rara1 on July 06, 2012, 02:23:20 am

My kids love pizza, fried rice, maddy's cheese and bacon rolls, soup and pretty much anything that we have had for dinner the night before.
Their absolute favourite is my MIL pastitsio (greek pasta with a thick béchamel sauce on top)

Rara x

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: courton on July 06, 2012, 02:33:58 am

Thanks for suggestions. Is the pastitsio recipe on the forum?

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: judydawn on July 06, 2012, 02:38:20 am

There's one here (http://catecancook.blogspot.com.au/2010_10_01_archive.html) Courton on Cate's blog

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 02:40:14 am

There are many varieties in the baked bean cases. Just fill them with anything. Leftover mince, creamed corn and diced bacon etc.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: chrissa on July 06, 2012, 03:15:45 am

Dizzy Girl. Love the idea of the baked bean cases and creamed corn filling - yum !  Snagged that one for the weekend.

Looks like I'm gonna be a busy girl

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: courton on July 06, 2012, 03:35:06 am

Thanks JD! Have just finished French toasts, frittata in oven and dizzy girl's baked bean tartlets being prepared right now!

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: Rara1 on July 06, 2012, 03:44:55 am

Quote from: courton on July 06, 2012, 02:33:58 am

Thanks for suggestions. Is the pastitsio recipe on the forum?

My MIL has her own recipe but does use the thermomix to make the bachemel sauce.
She makes enough for 16 people plus left overs for lunch the next day if there is any left over.

Thanks for the link Judy

Rara x

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: courton on July 06, 2012, 04:50:28 am

Dizzy girl, your recipe is a winner! I put bacon in some and spinach and bacon ( as well as baked beans) in these tartlets.  It took longer to cook because of my changes but that is fine!

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 04:56:06 am

Thank you for your feedback Courton.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: obbie on July 06, 2012, 05:04:00 am

I'll have to try that Dizzy.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2012, 05:08:54 am

I can highly recommend DG bread case recipe.
I have made them several times. For work, taken when I helped move house for a friend and for a brunch.
Even those that weren't baked bean fans enjoyed them.
They freeze very well too.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: dede on July 06, 2012, 05:13:38 am

I do one similar to that too DG, but with some sweet chili sauce (or any type of sauce) in the bottom of the bread cases, then some egg and bacon mixture on top and a little cheese, then bake in oven. DH absolutely loves these :D

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 05:20:54 am

They are so versatile aren't they dede. I love them.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: dede on July 06, 2012, 05:34:02 am

They are. Think I will make some more on the weekend.

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: astarra on July 06, 2012, 06:32:33 am

Salmon mornay, chicken casserole, pies, s.rolls, pizza, scrolls, calzones, leftovers, pasta dishes, macaroni beef off here, ....
all I can think of right now. Hope it helps.  :)

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: courton on July 06, 2012, 06:33:58 am

Thank you! Pizza (Gert's recipe) is next on my hit list! I am on a roll!

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2012, 07:21:19 am

How would you keep pizza warm for school?

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: courton on July 06, 2012, 08:08:25 am

Cold pizza!!!!

Title: Re: Warm lunch box ideas that you can freeze
Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2012, 08:15:17 am

I love cold pizza for breakfast. Would work for lunch.