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Our Best Back-to-School Tips and Recipes

Check back-to-school organization off your to-do list, parents! We've done our homework and rounded up our favorite breakfast recipes, lunch ideas, and crowd-pleasing dinners so you can enjoy having one less thing to do. For extra credit, we’ve also gathered a few fresh and fun ideas that let you think outside the lunch box — plus kid-approved, drool-worthy snacks and treats that will definitely earn you a gold star.

A+ Back-to-School Lunch Ideas

11 Excitingly Easy and Unique Lunch Box Ideas

11 Excitingly Easy and Unique Lunch Box Ideas

Thanks to these recipes, whipping up something unexpected that the kids will love does not have to take a ton of effort. From Mini Pizza Pancakes to Meatball Sub Bites, this collection has something deliciously surprising for every appetite. Even the picky eaters will be on board!

Betty Crocker Cheesy Scalloped Casserole Potatoes
Betty Crocker Cheesy Scalloped Casserole Potatoes
Meet your new favorite back-to-school season sidekick. Cooked in a creamy sauce and seasoned to perfection, these 100% American-grown potatoes make the perfect side for weeknight dinners. They're quick, easy and always a hit.

Sheet Pan Meals for a Busy Week

Easy Back-to-School Snacks and Treats

Easy Back-to-School Snacks and Treats

Whether you want to pack a special yummy surprise in their lunch box to get them excited for the first day of school or get ahead of your own after-school snack planning, these sweet and tasty snack ideas will earn you major points without a ton of effort.

Betty Crocker™ No-Bake Bites Cookie Dough
Betty Crocker™ No-Bake Bites Cookie Dough
Pop quiz! What's a sweet go-to snack that you can pack for lunches without touching an oven? If you guessed Betty Crocker™ No-Bake Bites Cookie Dough, it looks like you're top of the class.

Breakfast on the Go

Desserts for Homeroom