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Ham and Cheese Bites Recipe

Here is a snack for your Cubs in the kitchen. This one is simple enough that they should be able to do most of it themselves.

Ham and Cheese Bites

Equipment:

  • Cutting board
  • Rolling pin
  • Knife
  • Toothpicks
  • 4 small cups (such as Dixie cups)

Ingredients

  • 1 2.5 ounce package thinly sliced ham
  • 4 slices of bread
  • 4 pieces (1 ounce each) of string cheese
  • low-fat honey mustard dressing

Directions

  1. Cut the crusts from the bread.
  2. Using the rolling pin, flatten the pieces of bread.
  3. Put ¼ of the ham on each slice of bread.
  4. Place a piece of string cheese on the bread and roll up the ham and bread around the string cheese.
  5. Place 4 toothpicks, equally spaced, in each roll.
  6. Cut each roll into four pieces. Each piece should have a toothpick in it.
  7. Put a little honey mustard dressing in each cup.
  8. Dip the bites into the dressing and eat.

More Resources

Cubs in the Kitchen

More Recipes for Cubs in the Kitchen

Cub Scouts love to cook. There are several Cub Scout adventures related to cooking. And even if you aren’t working on an adventure, helping to prepare a healthy and fun snack or meal promotes independence. And it might also encourage a Cub Scout to try something new.

How to Pack a Better School Lunch

These ham and cheese bites would be a healthy option for the lunchbox. See some ideas from Scout Life magazine about items to include in your healthy school lunch.

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