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Light Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 6 Minutes
Servings: 12
Use rye or pumpernickel bread and Swiss cheese for variety. Note correct method of preparing the bread in step 1.
Ingredients:
8 slices whole wheat bread (whole-wheat or multigrain)
8 teaspoons light butter (light or reduced-fat) or 8 teaspoons margarine (light or reduced-fat)
6 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese (nonfat or reduced-fat) or 6 ounces american cheese, thinly sliced (nonfat or reduced-fat)
Directions:
1. Arrange bread slices on flat surface.
2. Spray 1 side of each slice with the butter cooking spray or spread with 1 teaspoons of the light butter or reduced-fat margarine.
3. Preheat large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and place sandwiches in it.
4. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
5. Cut each sandwich in half, and serve hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com