The Art of Melted Cheese Sandwich Creation

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I used to love grilled cheese sandwiches, but didn’t want the added fat from the butter or margarine when cooking them once I decided to start losing weight. I therefore began baking my cheese sandwiches. By doing this, nothing need be spread on the bread slices. I simply slap the cheese, and meat if desired, between the two slices of bread and warm them in the oven until the cheese is melted the way I like. This makes for a crunchy melted cheese sandwich that is very good.

I do not like most of my vegetables cooked. If I decide that I want vegetables on my sandwich, I do not close the sandwich when warming in the oven.

The only required components of a melted cheese sandwich are the bread and the cheese. Everything else is an add-in. Mix and match as desired.

As for the components of a sandwich, here are some suggestions:

BREAD: 100% whole wheat or multi grain breads are my favorite choices. You can certainly use white bread, or another choice. It is also possible to use tortillas for this. Experiment.

CHEESES: My favorites are sliced American or shredded mozzarella. Shredded mild cheddar also works.

MEATS: Sandwich meat is fine. I also make these using shredded turkey or chicken after roasting days.

FRUITS: Apple slices, pear slices and drained, crushed pineapple are all good options.

VEGETABLES: Zucchini, cucumbers, cabbage, shredded carrot, lettuce, spinach and tomatoes are all possibilities. Use whatever you like.

These options provide many combinations, of course.

Shannon

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