Mini Grilled Cheese

Name: Mini Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 jars (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread, softened; 1 large egg; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained; 1/4 cup salsa; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 loaves (1-1/2 pounds each) thinly sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

If you're looking for a fantastic make-ahead snack, try these miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. They're nice to have in the freezer for lunch with soup or a salad. My family loves to nibble on them anytime. —Anita Curtis, Camarillo, California

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 jars (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread, softened
1 large egg
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1/4 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 loaves (1-1/2 pounds each) thinly sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cheese spread and egg until smooth. Stir in chiles, salsa and cheddar cheese. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each slice of 1 loaf of bread.
Top with remaining bread; spread with more cheese mixture. Cut each sandwich into 4 squares or triangles; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 77 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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