Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Tomato Sandwiches USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Comfort food with a twist. Sliced tomatoes give new life to this old favorite.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
⅛ cup vegetable
1¼ oz eq meat/meat alternate
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
    • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
    • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
    • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
    • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
    • - - *See Marketing Guide

    Measure

    • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
    • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
    • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
    • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
    • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
    • - - *See Marketing Guide

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
      • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
      • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
      • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
      • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
      • - - *See Marketing Guide

      Measure

      • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
      • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
      • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
      • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
      • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
      • - - *See Marketing Guide

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
        • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
        • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
        • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
        • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
        • - - *See Marketing Guide

        Measure

        • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
        • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
        • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
        • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
        • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
        • - - *See Marketing Guide

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
          • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
          • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
          • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
          • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
          • - - *See Marketing Guide

          Measure

          • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
          • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
          • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
          • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
          • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
          • - - *See Marketing Guide

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
            • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
            • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
            • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
            • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
            • - - *See Marketing Guide

            Measure

            • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
            • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
            • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
            • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
            • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
            • - - *See Marketing Guide

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
              • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
              • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
              • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
              • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
              • - - *See Marketing Guide

              Measure

              • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
              • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
              • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
              • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
              • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
              • - - *See Marketing Guide

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                • - - *See Marketing Guide

                Measure

                • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                • - - *See Marketing Guide

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                  • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                  • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                  • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                  • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                  • - - *See Marketing Guide

                  Measure

                  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                  • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                  • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                  • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                  • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                  • - - *See Marketing Guide
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                    • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                    • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                    • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                    • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                    • - - *See Marketing Guide

                    Measure

                    • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                    • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                    • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                    • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                    • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                    • - - *See Marketing Guide

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                      • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                      • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                      • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                      • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                      • - - *See Marketing Guide

                      Measure

                      • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                      • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                      • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                      • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                      • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                      • - - *See Marketing Guide

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                        • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                        • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                        • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                        • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                        • - - *See Marketing Guide

                        Measure

                        • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                        • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                        • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                        • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                        • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                        • - - *See Marketing Guide

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                          • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                          • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                          • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                          • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                          • - - *See Marketing Guide

                          Measure

                          • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                          • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                          • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                          • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                          • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                          • - - *See Marketing Guide
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                            • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                            • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                            • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                            • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                            • - - *See Marketing Guide

                            Measure

                            • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                            • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                            • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                            • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                            • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                            • - - *See Marketing Guide

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                              • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                              • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                              • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                              • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                              • - - *See Marketing Guide

                              Measure

                              • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                              • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                              • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                              • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                              • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                              • - - *See Marketing Guide

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                                • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                Measure

                                • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                                  • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                  • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                  • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                  • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                  • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                  Measure

                                  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                  • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                  • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                  • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                  • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                  • - - *See Marketing Guide
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                                    • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                    • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                    • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                    • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                    • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                    • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                    • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                    • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                    • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                    • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                                      • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                      • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                      • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                      • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                      • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                      Measure

                                      • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                      • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                      • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                      • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                      • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                      • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                                        • 1 lb 9 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                        • 1 lb 9 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                        • 12½ oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                        • 1 lb 8 oz Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                        • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                        • 25 (700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                        • 25 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                        • 12½ - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                        • 25 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                        • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • - - Margarine, trans fat-free
                                          • 3 lb 2 oz Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                          • 3 lb 2 oz Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                          • 1 lb 9 oz Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                          • 3 lb Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                          • - - *See Marketing Guide

                                          Measure

                                          • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                          • 50 (1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                          • 50 - Swiss cheese, reduced-fat, sliced
                                          • 25 - Deli ham, reduced-sodium, sliced
                                          • 50 - Tomato, fresh, large, ¼” sliced* (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
                                          • - - *See Marketing Guide
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
                                          • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
                                          • Place margarine in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until completely melted.
                                          • Lightly brush melted margarine onto one side of each piece of bread.
                                          • Place 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of tomato, and 1 slice of ham onto unbuttered sides of bread. Top with the additional slices of cheese and bread, buttered side facing out.
                                            For 25 servings, use 25 slices.
                                            For 50 servings, use 50 slices.
                                          • Place sandwiches on sheet pan. Bake in the oven for 10–12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is lightly toasted. Heat to an internal temperature of 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven.
                                            For 25 servings, use 1 full sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1") and 1⅛ sheet pan (6½” x 9½” x 1”).
                                            For 50 servings, use 2 full sheet pans (18" x 26" x 1") and 1⅛ sheet pan (6½” x 9½” x 1”).
                                          • Cut sandwiches in half.
                                          • Serve 1 half. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Tomato Sandwiches USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          1 half Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Tomato Sandwich
                                          Calories
                                          162
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          7
                                          g
                                          11
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          4
                                          g
                                          25
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          22
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          327
                                          mg
                                          14
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          16
                                          g
                                          5
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          13
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          5
                                          g
                                          6
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          12
                                          g
                                          24
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          210
                                          mg
                                          21
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Tomato, fresh: 1 lb 12 oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Tomato, fresh: 3 lb 8 oz

                                          Notes

                                          • Contains milk (cheese) and wheat (bread). Bread and margarine can be a
                                            hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts,
                                            eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
                                          • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected
                                            (breads) and may be included in the ingredient statements as “spice” or
                                            “flavoring.”
                                          • Serve a variety of foods during the week to balance out an occasional meal
                                            that may be higher in sodium or saturated fat.
                                          • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
                                          • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook,
                                            Method A.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Weight: 6 lb 1 oz
                                          Yield: 25 half sandwiches
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Weight: 12 lb 3 oz
                                          Yield: 50 half sandwiches