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Easy DIY Lunchables Recipe with Homemade Crispy Crackers Ham Cheese

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A simple and satisfying homemade version of Lunchables featuring crispy homemade crackers paired with deli ham and cheese, perfect for lunchboxes and snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 4–6 tbsp (60–90 ml) cold water
  • Optional: pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs
  • 6–8 oz (170–225 g) thinly sliced deli ham (honey-glazed preferred)
  • 6–8 slices (about 4 oz / 115 g) cheddar cheese slices
  • Optional: Swiss or provolone cheese slices
  • Optional extras for assembly: pickles or sliced cucumbers, mustard or mayo packets, fresh fruit like grapes or apple slices

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour with ½ teaspoon sea salt and any optional seasonings like garlic powder.
  2. Add 6 tablespoons (85 g) cold, cubed unsalted butter. Work the butter into the flour using fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Slowly drizzle in 4 tablespoons (60 ml) cold water, mixing lightly with a fork. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together when pressed. It should be firm but not sticky.
  4. Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out as thin as possible (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into bite-sized squares or rectangles.
  7. Transfer the crackers to the baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Remove when edges are golden brown and cool completely on a wire rack to crisp further.
  9. Arrange homemade crackers alongside thin slices of ham and cheese in a lunchbox or container. Add optional extras like pickles or fresh fruit and pack mustard or mayo packets if desired.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky, crispy crackers. Chill dough before rolling. Cut crackers before baking to avoid crumbs. Bake two trays at once, swapping positions halfway for even cooking. Let crackers cool fully before storing or serving. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and plant-based cheese.

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Keywords: DIY Lunchables, homemade crackers, ham and cheese, lunchbox recipe, easy snack, crispy crackers

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