Get Help Buying Healthy Foods
Open Mobile Menu

Grilled Cheese and Fruit Sandwich

Serves

Serves Icon

4

Cost/Serving

Cost Per Serving Icon

$0.99

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Ingredients

  • 8 slices cinnamon raisin or whole wheat bread
  • 2 tablespoons soft margarine spread
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 2 small apples or pears (thinly sliced)

Instructions

  1. Spread one side of each bread slice lightly with margarine.
  2. Place four slices of bread on a griddle or skillet (margarine side down). Top each with one cheese slice.
  3. Arrange fruit slices over the cheese. Top with remaining bread slices (margarine side up).
  4. Place griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 -3 minutes. Turn and cook 2-3 minutes more or until bread is golden and cheese is melted.

Tips

Remember this combination when you want a hot, quick breakfast or snack.

Fruit and raisins add sweetness and texture to this dish.

Try other combinations, such as rye bread, Swiss cheese, and sliced tomato.

Print Recipe

Print Recipe

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings Per Container
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates 40g
15%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 21g
 
Added Sugars
NA*
Protein 10g
 
Vitamin D 0.5mcg
3%
Calcium 148mg
11%
Iron 3.7mg
21%
Potassium 133mg
3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

NA* - We are currently in the process of integrating the new FDA Nutrition Standards. Added Sugar information is not currently available for the recipe. We will be updating the information shortly.