No American in our grilled cheese, it is highly processed, but we know kids love the orange color, so go with cheddar. Use a whole grain bread and if you can get them to try it, add some fresh basil and sliced tomato.
If you have a panini maker that is the best way to make grilled cheese, simply and with little to no oil or butter, but if you don’t here is our recipe to get away with as little as possible and still achieve a perfect grilled cheese.
Get more nutrition out of your simple grilled cheese by adding tons of greens, basil is a great start, so is arugula, kale, and spinach.
Healthier Grilled Cheese
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or 1 cup shredded
- Optional additions: ½ cup fresh basil leaves 1 tomato, sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt.
- Prepare sandwiches on a nearby surface by laying one piece of bread down, topping with cheese and optional additions and other slice of bread.
- Place 2 sandwiches in pan, careful not to overcrowd and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip over, add another 1 tablespoon oil and cook another 5 minutes.
- Serve with tomato soup.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthier Grilled Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
294
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
805
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
25.4
g
8
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4.2
g
5
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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