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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Make-Ahead Grilled Cheese and Salsa



Looking for a packed lunch idea? Two types of cheese and some margarine is all you need to make these whole wheat bread sandwiches in just 20 minutes .  You can also substitute the salsa with any dip combination that your children enjoy.

Prep Time: 20 min   Total Time: 20 min   Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 (3/4-oz) slices American cheese
2 (3/4-oz) slices Muenster cheese
4 teaspoons margarine or butter, softened
1/3 cup mild chunky salsa

Directions:

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.

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.

Cut sandwiches into strips or triangles. Wrap in plastic wrap or place in food storage plastic bags. Store in refrigerator.

Pack cold wrapped sandwiches in 2 lunch bags with ice packs. Divide salsa into 2 small plastic containers with lids. Place in lunch bags.

At lunch time, dip sandwiches in salsa.






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