Lunch Ideas for Kids: BLT Sliders with Maple Mayo

lunch ideas for kids blt sliders with crispy bacon strips

Lunch Ideas for Kids: BLT Sliders with Maple Mayo

Crispy bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and maple mayo turn this kid-sized BLT into a lunchtime favorite with fun and flair.

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Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon sliders for kids, kid friendly BLT, mini sandwich lunch

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: sliders

Calories: 166kcal

Cost: $8.80

Equipment

1 skillet for crisping bacon
1 knife for slicing tomatoes and buns
1 small bowl to mix maple mayo
1 toaster or skillet to lightly toast buns
1 cutting board for assembly

Ingredients

3 slider buns mini sandwich buns soft or slightly toasted
3 slices bacon cut in half
6 pieces cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce or soft baby spinach for older kids
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp maple syrup pure

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Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3 slices bacon
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and maple syrup until smooth.
2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp maple syrup
Slice cherry tomatoes and shred the lettuce. Set aside for assembly.
6 pieces cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
Lightly toast the slider buns in a toaster or skillet until just golden.
3 slider buns mini sandwich buns
Spread maple mayo on the bottom bun. Add bacon halves, shredded lettuce, and cherry tomato halves. Top with remaining bun.
3 slider buns mini sandwich buns, 3 slices bacon, 6 pieces cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp maple syrup
Serve immediately while warm. Optional: skewer with a mini pick and serve with fruit slices or carrot sticks.

Notes

Make it extra fun by letting your child build their own slider at the table. For younger toddlers, skip the lettuce or serve the tomato on the side. You can swap maple mayo for plain if preferred.

This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand.

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