There are so many ways you can use deli meat in pastries, whether to make an easy on-the-go breakfast, party food platter, or just a savory snack.

For September, deli grab-and-go lunchmeat sales came in at $187.7 million, declining 10.6% in dollars and 9.4% in pounds, according to Circana Integrated Fresh data.

Think of deli meat as an every-so-often option, such as a serving once per week, Largeman-Roth adds. One serving of deli meat is 2 ounces, which translates to about 3 to 4 thin slices. As for how ...

Boar’s Head deli meat and cheese display. A King Kullen grocery store displays a variety of Boar's Head meats and cheeses for slicing. (The Wordsmith/Wikimedia Commons via Courthouse News) Kayla ...