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 INFORMATION⅛ cup vegetable1¼ oz eq meat/meat alternate1 oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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*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)
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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)
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*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 ozYield: 25 half sandwiches
50 Servings:
Weight: 12 lb 3 ozYield: 50 half sandwiches