Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Tomato Sandwiches USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Comfort food with a twist. Sliced tomatoes give new life to this old favorite.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION ¼ cup vegetable2¾ oz eq meat/meat alternate2 oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
Quantity
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
Quantity
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
Quantity
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
Quantity
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
Quantity
- 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 12 slices bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 6 slices Deli ham, reduced-sodium
- 12 slices tomato, fresh, large, ¼” (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
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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 6 slices of bread. Top with the additional slices of cheese and bread, buttered sides facing out.
- Place sandwiches on a baking sheet. 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.
- Cut sandwiches in half.
- Serve 2 halves. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Tomato Sandwiches USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 2 halves Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Tomato Sandwich
Calories 324
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 654mg28%
Total Carbohydrates 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 6g25%
Total Sugars 9g10%
Protein 24g48%
Calcium 470mg47%
Iron 0mg0%
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