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Make-Ahead Grilled Cheese and Salsa

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 2
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Looking for a packed lunch idea? Two types of cheese, margarine and bread are all you need to make these sandwiches that are served with Old El Paso* Salsa - ready in 20 minutes.
Created Sep 8, 2014
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 2 slices Muenster cheese
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) margarine or butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa

Steps

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    1
    Top 2 slices of the bread with cheese. Place remaining slices of bread over cheese. Spread top of bread slices with half of the margarine.
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    2
    Place sandwiches, margarine side down, in large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Spread top of sandwiches with remaining margarine. Turn sandwiches; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove sandwiches from skillet; place on cutting board. Cool 5 minutes.
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    3
    Cut sandwiches into strips or triangles. Wrap in plastic wrap or place in food storage plastic bags. Store in refrigerator.
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    4
    Pack cold wrapped sandwiches in 2 lunch bags with ice packs. Divide salsa into 2 small plastic containers with lids. Place in lunch bags.
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    5
    At lunch time, dip sandwiches in salsa.

Nutrition Information

390 Calories, 23g Total Fat, 16g Protein, 30g Total Carbs, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Servings
Calories
390
Total Fat
23g
Saturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
40mg
Sodium
1010mg
Total Carbs
30g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Sugars
5g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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