Veggie Grilled Cheese Sandwich (to Share with the Kids)
With just 4 ingredients, including a veggie that blends right in, this Veggie Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a yummy kids lunch to share. It packs extra nutrition in the filling, yet only takes a few minutes to make. Such a great easy meal!
Servings 2
Calories 316kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 slices sourdough bread (or whole grain)
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mashed sweet potato
Instructions
- Add the butter to a nonstick or cast Iron pan set over medium heat.
- Spread the sweet potato onto one piece of toast. Place the cheese on the other. Place both pieces of bread, toppings side up, onto the buttered pan. Swirl gently to coat the bread with butter. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- Place the two sides of the sandwich together and press down slightly with a spatula. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, flipping as needed until both sides are golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the heat and cut the sandwich In half, Into sticks (good for toddlers), or dice up Into little pieces (good for older babies).
Notes
- Use a smooth veggie puree such as Mashed Sweet Potato.
- Try other flavors by usingCarrot Puree, Mashed Butternut Squash, Broccoli Puree, or finely minced broccoli.
- I usually melt the butter right in the pan, but you can also spread it right onto both slices of bread.
- Cut the cooked sandwich in half, into strips, or dice up into small pieces as a baby finger food. (Try using kitchen scissors which make this part easy.)
- Serve with a simple side of diced fruit or another quick side you like.
- Gluten-free: Use gf bread.
- Dairy-free: Use a favorite nondairy cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2443IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 3mg