Ingredients
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8 slices white or whole wheat bread
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2 tablespoon butter, softened
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2 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
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4 ounce slices American or cheddar cheese and/or mozzarella or provolone cheese
Directions
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Lightly spread one side of bread slices with butter. Spread other side of bread slices with mustard. Top the mustard sides of four of the bread slices with cheese. Top with the remaining four bread slices, mustard sides down.
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese is melted, turning once halfway through cooking.
Grilled Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches:
Prepare as directed, except, if desired, substitute bottled ranch salad dressing for the mustard. Layer 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup sliced roma tomato, and 1/4 cup sliced red onion on the cheese before topping with the remaining bread slices.
Per sandwich: 331 cal., 11 g pro., 28 g carb., 20 g total fat (10 g sat. fat), 44 mg chol., 2 g fiber, 867 mg sodium
Meaty Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:
Prepare as directed, except place a thin layer thinly sliced cooked ham, roast beef, pepperoni, salami, or shredded cooked chicken or turkey on the cheese before topping with the remaining bread slices.
Per sandwich: 357 cal., 14 g pro., 28 g carb., 22 g total fat (11 g sat. fat), 54 mg chol., 2 g fiber, 867 mg sodium
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 298 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 298 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 984mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Protein 12g | 24% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
