Back-to-school is right around the corner, and whether the kiddos work from home or head to the bus this August, it’s time to start thinking about lunch. There are plenty of ways to make lunch fun, from packing it up in an adorable lunch tote to whipping up these unique lunch recipes for kids. And if your little one is picky about the crust around their PB&Js, Target has just the thing for you.
Target is selling the cutest animal-shaped sandwich cutters right now. And don’t worry—adults can totally use them, too!
Sandwiches Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Thanks to Target, we’re making at-home Uncrustables all year long. The sandwich cutters come in four adorable shapes and colors: a white bear, a green frog, a pink pig and a yellow puppy. Not only are they cute, but they’re easy to use, too. All you have to do is make your sandwich and press the cutter into the center, and out pops a perfect puppy-shaped sandwich with sealed edges to prevent that extra jelly drip.
These too-cute cutters were spotted by @TargetBullseyeSpot on Instagram, who just couldn’t help but share with the class. (Pun intended.)
Each package comes with two animals, and you have the choice between the puppy/piggy set or the bear/frog set. Lunchtime isn’t just about sandwiches, though. Check out these Grandma-approved school lunch sides.
Where to Find Them
These sandwich cutters are available at Target, but only in the Bullseye’s Playground section. You’ll find lots of little gadgets there definitely worth the low price tag, and these cutters only cost $1 a pop. There’s no shame in picking up all four.
We mean—who wouldn’t want a puppy-shaped sandwich for lunch?!
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Pizza Meat Loaf Cups
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My children like these so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
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Turkey Pitas with Creamy Slaw
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Turkey Guacamole Wraps
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Wheely-Good Pasta Salad
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Turkey Lunch-Box Wraps
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Mini Mac & Cheese Bites
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Cheeseburger Buns
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Flying Saucers
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Cheeseburger Mini Muffins
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When I was a girl, Mama used Texas longhorn cheese in this recipe. After it melted all over the macaroni, I loved to dig in and see how many strings of cheese would follow my spoonful. —Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, TexasThe post Target Is Selling the CUTEST Animal-Shaped Sandwich Cutters for Perfect At-Home Uncrustables appeared first on Taste of Home.
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