37 Make Ahead Lunch Recipes Perfect for the Office
Busy workdays call for lunches that are easy, reliable, and still enjoyable. Make-ahead meals take the stress out of mornings while helping you save time and money throughout the week.
This roundup of 37 make-ahead lunch recipes is perfect for the office, featuring flavorful, packable dishes that stay fresh and satisfying until itโs time to eat.
Old Fashioned Ham Salad
This delicious ham salad is a super easy way to make the most of your leftover ham, and trust me, itโs really tasty!
Get The Recipe: Old Fashioned Ham Salad.
Venison Reuben Sandwich
This Reuben Sandwich Recipe is made with my own Homemade Corned Venison! A slightly untraditional Reuben Sandwich Recipe, it’s so tasty!
Get The Recipe: Venison Reuben Sandwich.
Shrimp Tacos | Stovetop
Shrimp tacos are about to top your list of favorites for “Taco Tuesday.” They’re a fantastic pick for a quick, 30-minute meal that explodes with flavor. Each taco is filled with juicy, tender shrimp thatโs been seasoned to perfection.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tacos.
Hummus Bagel with Veggies
Weโre whipping up the ultimate Hummus Bagel with Veggies, perfect for anyone looking to eat healthier in just 8 minutes. Plus, you can either make a bagel sandwich or keep your bagel open-faced depending on your preference!
Get the Recipe: Hummus Bagel with Veggies.
Ham Delights (Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders)
Ham delights are an old-school Southern favorite. This is an updated version of the classic recipe. It uses delicious honey-dijon butter, everything bagel seasoning, and sweet Hawaiian-style rolls to make irresistible little baked ham and cheese sandwiches.
Get The Recipe: Ham Delights (Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders).
Chickpea Tahini Salad Wraps
This easy plant-based Chickpea Wrap is made with fresh and flavorful ingredients, like celery, raisins, and dried cranberries, with a creamy tahini dressing. Healthy and delicious, vegan, and ready in less than 15 minutes.
Get The Recipe: Chickpea Tahini Salad Wraps.
Chorizo Burritos
Breakfast burritos are one of my most favorite things to eat on the planet. Turns out they are super simple to make, too. This chorizo breakfast burrito recipe will be one that you will keep coming back to! Let me show you the details.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Burritos.
Pulled Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Got leftover pulled pork carnitas? Turn them into crispy, cheesy quesadillas in minutes! This easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
Get The Recipe: Easy Quesadillas with Leftover Pulled Pork Carnitas.
Low Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole
This low carb chicken fajita casserole is easy, healthy and kid-friendly, making it the perfect weeknight meal! Made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and gooey cheese, this creamy fajita bake is extra flavorful and can be served up in so many different ways.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole.
Vegan Poke Bowl With Beets
This easy vegan poke bowl recipe is a perfect no-cook dinner or work-from-home lunch. Unlike most vegan poke bowls, we made this one without tofu. Instead, we used marinated roasted beets, added lots of veggies like carrots and avocados, and topped it off with vegan sriracha mayonnaise.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Poke Bowl With Beets.
Ultimate Turkey Bacon Club Lunch Kabobs
These Turkey Bacon Sandwich Kabobs are loaded with bacon, lettuce and sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches for the ultimate on-the-go lunch!
Get The Recipe: Ultimate Turkey Bacon Club Kabobs.
Vegetable Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Try my easy, high-protein roast vegetable lasagna with cottage cheese, ricotta, and veggies. Healthy and delicious comfort food!
Get The Recipe: Vegetable Cottage Cheese Lasagna.
Air Fryer Egg Fried Rice
This easy air fryer side dish recipe is perfect for serving with all your favorite Chinese meals. Made with just five ingredients, this egg fried rice is quick and straightforward to make in the air fryer and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Egg Fried Rice.
Tex-Mex Migas
Migas are basically scrambled eggs tossed with crispy corn tortillas and topped with pico de gallo, onion, avocado, and spicy jalapeรฑos. They make for an incredibly easy dinner any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Tex-Mex Migas.
Smoked (Mc)Rib Sandwich
What makes pork ribs better? A bbq pork rib sandwich! Get the stretchy pants out and go town on this barbecue.
Get the Recipe: Smoked (Mc)Rib Sandwich.
Meatloaf Sandwich
I tried grilling my Meatloaf Sandwich with cheese and believe it is the best way EVER to eat leftover meatloaf.
Get the Recipe: Meatloaf Sandwich (Quick + Easy!).
Lemon Chickpea and Rice Casserole
This lemon chickpea and rice casserole is a super easy dump-and-bake meatless meal for the family. It’s a healthy, hearty, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free dinner idea. Dairy-free, creamy, and zesty, this casserole recipe can be made ahead of time, is freezer-friendly, and is a comforting weeknight meal everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chickpea and Rice Casserole.
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken mac and cheese: the perfect side dish filled with that delicious buffalo chicken dip flavor but in mac and cheese form. You will not be able to eat just one bite with this hearty dish.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese.
Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
EASY Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice- no need to get take-out when you can make this from scratch version right at home! One of the best weeknight dinners, this take-out classic is packed with flavor, not greasy, and is loaded with chicken, veggies, and tender rice! Perfect to make via stove-top, in a Wok, on your Blackstone, or Instant Pot!
Get the Recipe: Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Buffalo Chicken and Rice Meal Prep
This easy buffalo chicken and rice meal prep with roasted garlic cauliflower makes for such a healthy, flavorful and satisfying meal that you can make in advance and store for a quick and convenient meal. Serve it up as a bowl, or take it on the go!
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken and Rice Meal Prep.
Easy Pesto Tomato Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Create a fantastic grown up grilled cheese with our easy pesto tomato air fryer grilled cheese sandwich. Here’s how to make it!
Get the Recipe: Easy Pesto Tomato Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Cheesy Spinach and Beef Casserole (Spinach Fandango)
Straight from the family recipe box! A cozy, hearty ground beef and spinach casserole with fresh mushrooms and melty jack cheese. You call it what you want, we call it Spinach Fandango.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Spinach and Beef Casserole (Spinach Fandango).
Flank Steak & Gorgonzola Sandwich
Want a gourmet-tasting lunch that’s crazy easy to make? Bite into this Flank Steak & Gorgonzola Sandwich and fall in love. Grilled tender beef, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, & tomato piled high on horseradish garlic bread is everything!
Get the Recipe: Flank Steak & Gorgonzola Sandwich.
Katsudon
Katsudon (ใซใไธผ) is a popular Japanese rice bowl made with tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet), egg, sautรฉed onions, and rice in a sweet and savory sauce.
Get The Recipe: Katsudon.
Easy Chili Burrito
Turn your leftover chili into a delicious and satisfying meal with this Chili Burrito recipe! Packed with the bold flavors of hearty chili, this easy-to-make burrito is a perfect solution for repurposing leftovers and creating a mouthwatering meal in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chili Burrito.
Skillet Ham Macaroni and Cheese
Skillet Ham Macaroni and Cheese is a hearty, family friendly meal that’s bound to impress every time it’s served. Enter this Skillet Ham Macaroni and Cheese. It’s simple enough for the kids to love and but jazzed up enough to satisfy the grown ups.
Get The Recipe: Skillet Ham Macaroni and Cheese.
Tuna Salad With Greek Yogurt
This tuna salad with Greek yogurt recipe is an easy, high-protein lunch recipe – serve as a salad, in a sandwich, or in a wrap! It’s light, crunchy, and flavorful, made with canned tuna, chopped celery, spices, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Get The Recipe: Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt.
Pad Woon Sen
Pad Woon Sen may not be as well-known as Pad Thai, but it’s just as delicious and easy to make! Ready in less than 45 minutes, soft and chewy glass noodles, known as “woon sen,” are stir-fried with mixed veggies and proteins and combined in flavorful sweet and savory stir-fry sauce.
Get The Recipe: Pad Woon Sen.
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie is impossibly easy because it forms its own crust as it bakes! This savory, crustless dinner pie is filled with ground beef, savory onions and an easy homemade version of Bisquick biscuit mix and topped with melty cheddar cheese.
Get the Recipe: Impossible Cheeseburger Pie.
Easy Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Try this easy and delicious Chicken Pesto Sandwich. Made with a chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto.
Get The Recipe: Easy Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwich.
Leftover Turkey / Chicken Pot Pies
These Leftover Chicken Pot Pie recipes are the perfect way to use leftover chicken while providing a relaxing, warm meal. They combine the convenience of pre-cooked meat with the rich, savory flavors of traditional pot pie, making them ideal for a cozy dinner.
Get the recipe: Leftover Turkey or Chicken Pot Pies.
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels
These high-protein cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, super easy, and easy to whip up for a quick breakfast. If you are looking for a no-yeast bagel recipe thatโs easy, protein-packed, and made with just a few ingredients, this is your go-to.
Get The Recipe: Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels.
Easy Tuna Fried Rice
Tuna fried rice is a savory and satisfying dish made by stir-frying cooked rice with tuna, vegetables, and a flavorful combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices. It’s a delectable fusion of flavors and textures that’s both quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Get The Recipe: Easy Tuna Fried Rice.
Bacon Cheese Egg Bites with Lettuce and Tomato
These Bacon Cheese Egg Bites with Lettuce and Tomato aka mini BLT Egg Sliders are always a hit with the entire crowd! Theyโre super fun to make, can be prepped in advance, and are the Low Carb/Keto answer to still enjoying a good olโ BLT. Youโre welcome.
Get The Recipe: Bacon Cheese Egg Bites with Lettuce and Tomato.
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
This Bรกnh Mรฌ (Vietnamese Sandwich) Recipe has the most vibrant combination of flavors, textures, colors, and ingredients โ and theyโre super easy to make at home! Loaded with tender marinated pork, pickled vegetables, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs on a French baguette, enjoy banh mi as an on-the-go lunch or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich).
Chili Cheese Pizza
Chili cheese pizza is my new favorite pizza! If youโve never considered taking chili out of the bowl, start by making this pizza recipe. Itโs unbelievably delicious!
Get the Recipe: Chili Cheese Pizza.
Vegetarian Bibimbap
Comfort and healthy don’t often go together, but this vegetarian bibimbap is an exception. Taste this healthier twist on a Korean classic! A delicious bowl of goodness and great for meal prep, too.
Get The Recipe: Vegetarian Bibimbap.
