Dressed up Ham and Swiss on Rye

ryebread

ryebreadWhat You Need:

1/2 C Thousand Island dressing
1 t mustard
1 C coleslaw mix, shredded
2 T of margarine
3 slices rye bread
4 oz. cooked ham, sliced thin
4 oz. Swiss cheese, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Place the salad dressing into a mixing bowl.
Whisk in the mustard until blended in well.
In a large mixing bowl stir together the coleslaw and dressing mixture.
Spread one side of each slice of bread with the margarine.
Place the slices of bread butter side down into the skillet.
Lay ham slices over the bread in the skillet.
Top with a spoonful of the coleslaw mixture.
Add a slice of cheese to each sandwich.
Place the remaining bread slices over the top of each sandwich, butter side up.
Cook the sandwiches 3 minutes over medium low heat.
Turn the sandwich over and cook 3 minutes longer or until nicely browned.

Makes 4 servings

In a hurry but want a good meal? Sandwiches can be just what you need. Add French fries or tater tots along with a bowl of fresh fruit. Whole wheat or marble rye bread works just as well as rye bread. You may also substitute Colby Jack or mozzarella cheese for the Swiss.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 6 minutes
Total Time: approximately 21 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 409; Fat 21g; Saturated Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 37g; Fiber 5g; Protein 18g; Cholesterol 54 mg; Sodium 1,023 mg

Salsa Dipped Grilled Cheese

grilled-cheese

grilled-cheeseWhat You Need:

8 t of margarine, softened
8 slices of whole wheat bread
4 slices of American cheese
4 slices of Muenster cheese
2 C of mild salsa

How to Make It:

On one side of each slice of bread spread the margarine.
In a large skillet put half of the slices, margarine side down.
On each slice of bread put one slice of American cheese.
Over the American cheese put one slice of the Muenster cheese.
On each sandwich put the remaining bread, margarine side up.
The skillet is placed over medium heat.
Brown for 4 minutes or until the sandwiches is nicely toasted.
Flip and continue browning 3 minutes or until toasted.
Allow the sandwiches to cool on a platter at least 5 minutes.
Each sandwich is cut into 4 sections.
The 4 sections are cut in half.
Salsa is served on the side for dipping.

Makes 8 servings

You may use any type of cheese like cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 minutes
Cooling Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 32 minutes

Nutritional Information per 8 dippers: (approximately values)
Calories 380; fat 23 g; sodium 1070 mg; carbohydrates 31 g; sugar 5 g;
protein 16 g