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French bread turkey and cheese sandwiches with carrots

Lunch

French Bread Sandwiches

Real-food preparation with measurable portions for Laura's Barn classrooms.

No nut ingredientsYield: 10Contains dairy, wheat
302calories
18gprotein
35gcarbs
10gfat

Measured serving guidance

Classroom serving guide by age

ClassroomTypical ageServing per child
Foals / Wild WestInfantsDeconstructed soft components only if on plan
Lil Cowpokes / Cowpokes12 months–2 years1/2 child-size sandwich with 1 oz finely chopped turkey or chicken, 1/2 oz cheese, soft bread cut into strips, and 2 tbsp cooked carrots
Jr. Wranglers / Wranglers2–3 years1/2 child-size sandwich with 1 oz finely chopped turkey or chicken, 1/2 oz cheese, soft bread cut into strips, and 2 tbsp cooked carrotsStart here; teachers may offer more based on appetite.
Rodeo3–5 years1 child-size sandwich portion with 1.5 oz thin-sliced turkey or chicken, 1 oz cheese, soft French bread, and 1/4 cup cooked carrots

Ingredients

  • French bread sufficient for 10 child sandwiches
  • 15 oz sliced turkey or chicken
  • 10 oz cheese
  • lettuce/tomato as age appropriate
  • light mayonnaise
  • 2½ cups cooked carrots.
Laura's Barn standard

Verify every current product label against the no-nut rule and prepare allergy-adjusted meals separately.

Preparation

Build with measured filling. Keep bread soft, slice thinly, and cut into strips or small pieces. Use cooked vegetables for children who cannot manage raw textures.

Infant guidance

Deconstructed soft components only if on plan

Dairy-free adjustment

Omit cheese; dairy-free bread

Vegan adjustment

Approved vegan deli filling

Nutrition note

Planning estimate per standardized serving. Verify current product labels and measured yield.