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Make-Ahead Grilled Cheese and Salsa

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 19, 2023
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Looking for a packed lunch idea? Two types of cheese, margarine and bread are all you need to make these sandwiches that are served with salsa - ready in 20 minutes.

Make-Ahead Grilled Cheese and Salsa

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 2
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • 2 (3/4-oz.) slices American cheese
  • 2 (3/4-oz.) slices Muenster cheese
  • 4 teaspoons margarine or butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup thick & chunky salsa

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Top 2 slices of the bread with cheese. Place remaining slices of bread over cheese. Spread top of bread slices with half of the margarine.
  • Step 
    2
    Place sandwiches, margarine side down, in large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Spread top of sandwiches with remaining margarine. Turn sandwiches; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove sandwiches from skillet; place on cutting board. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Cut sandwiches into strips or triangles. Wrap in plastic wrap or place in food storage plastic bags. Store in refrigerator.
  • Step 
    4
    Pack cold wrapped sandwiches in 2 lunch bags with ice packs. Divide salsa into 2 small plastic containers with lids. Place in lunch bags.
  • Step 
    5
    At lunch time, dip sandwiches in salsa.

Nutrition

390 Calories
23g Total Fat
16g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
1010mg
42%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
5g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
24%
24%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
32%
32%
Iron
14%
14%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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