Budget friendly, kid-approved menu ideas for fall

Feeling stumped while writing this fall's menus? Here are 5 creditable, cheap lunches that daycare kids love.

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1. Rotisserie Chicken

Components:

Dairy: Milk

Meat/Meat Alt: Rotisserie Chicken

Fruit/Veg: Grapes

Veg: Green Beans

Grain: WG Sunchips

2. BBQ Meatballs

Components:

Dairy: Milk

Meat/Meat Alt: LG Beef

Fruit/Veg:Carrots

Veg: Roasted sweet potatoes

Grain: WG bread & butter

3. Turkey Apple Bake

Components:

Dairy: Milk

Meat/Meat Alt: Turkey breast (cubed)

Fruit/Veg: Apples, craisins

Veg: Celery

Grain: Herb stuffing

4. Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Components:

Dairy: Milk

Meat/Meat Alt: Cheese slices x2

Fruit/Veg: Cinnamon applesauce

Veg: Tomato soup

Grain: WG Bread

5. Chicken & Noodles

Components:

Dairy: Milk

Meat/Meat Alt: Chicken

Fruit/Veg: Mandarin oranges

Veg: Mashed potatoes

Grain: Egg noodles