Grilled cheese is a great combo of carbohydrate and protein.  Check your fridge and cupboards to see what else you can add to this warm, cheesy sandwich.

Yield:  1 sandwich

Ingredients

1 or 2 slices of bread - whole wheat, white, sour dough

1 tablespoon softened butter

1-2 slices cheese - cheddar, swiss, munster, colby jack

Optional butter boosters:

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder 

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 

Optional fillings:

1 teaspoon pesto

5 or 6 spinach leaves

3 or 4 tomato slices

3 or 4 avocado slices

Instructions

1. Preheat a frying pan or plug in the griddle and set the dial to 300 to preheat while you assemble your ingredients

2. If you are choosing optional butter flavor boosting, mix the garlic powder and parmesan into the butter 

3. Spread 1 Tbsp butter (or butter mixture) onto one side of each piece of your bread

4. Place the buttered side down onto the grill.  Gently place your choice of filling ingredients on the bread.  Place the other piece of bread, buttered side up, onto the filling ingredients.

5. After 3 - 5 minutes, check for golden brown color or desired doneness.

6. Flip the sandwich slowly to retain fillings.  Cook another 2 - 3 minutes until golden brown.

7. Plate, cut, and garnish with extra filling ingredients 

8. Serve as is or with leftover soup or chili.

Notes

1. Before beginning:  Clean your work surfaces, start your hot, soapy dishwater, and assemble all of your ingredients and equipment.