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Pear and Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Pears, cheddar cheese, and a good hearty bread—hello, fall lunch!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 474 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear cored and sliced
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese thinly sliced or shredded (use 4 oz. for extra cheesy sandwiches)
- 1 tbsp butter softened
- 4 slices hearty bread I used Sprouted Wheat & Sunflower Seed
Instructions
- Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-high heat. Butter two slices of bread on one side; place buttered side down onto the skillet.
- Top bread with pear slices and cheese—put a little cheese on the bread first, then the pears, then the remaining cheese. Butter remaining bread slices and place them on top of the sandwiches, butter side up.
- Cook until bottom of sandwich is browned, 3-5 minutes. Flip over and cook 3-5 minutes more.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
263mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
542IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
320mg
(32%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 542IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 320mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.