Add some KICK to your kid’s Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
We love grilled cheese sandwiches in our house… served along side sliced apples to dip in peanut butter or with a nice bowl of tomato soup… But, sometimes it becomes our stand by and the kids get bored with it. Christine, over at Kids Approved Meals has put together this great article on ways you can get out of the rut of grilled cheese and make it a new favorite for everyone!
Spicing Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Grilled cheese sandwiches are the least cumbersome meal to prepare. Kids can even learn to prepare it themselves. The ones I used to make contained regular cheese and white bread with margarine to cook it. Here are a few ways to make that grilled cheese sandwich healthier for your little ones.
First of all you need to slim the cheese. Full fat cheeses are a thing of the past. A slice of fat free cheese melts just the same with fewer calories and fat. If American cheese is too boring, try a slice of Swiss or cheddar cheese. Monterey Jack is good on a sandwich, also. One slice of cheese is plenty, but if you are using the fat free kind, you could probably get by with two slices for a creamier sandwich.
What about the bread? The bread is a key element. White bread contains too many sugars that are bad for you. Try whole wheat or seven grain bread. Sourdough bread would make a good substitution. What you want is bread with fewer calories and carbohydrates per serving.