Sometimes I'm in the mood for a bangin' grilled cheese. If you ever get it at a restaurant (oh, diners make the best ones!), chances are, it's saturated in butter and loaded with full fat cheese. To satisfy my craving without all the guilt, I make them with light, whole wheat bread, reduced fat cheese and just a smidgen of light butter. To add a bit of produce into the mix, I include sliced avocado and tomato. Healthier Grilled Cheese 2 slices of Nature's Own whole wheat bread 2 Sargento reduced fat medium cheddar cheese slices 1/2 TBSP Land O' Lakes light butter with canola oil, half spread on each side 1 oz of sliced avocado (about 1/4 of one) 3 slices of ripe tomato Nutrition stats: 300 calories, 18 g fat, 20 g protein, 24 g carbs Earlier I made what we'll call a ... [Read More]
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