Eating a well-balanced diet doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite comfort foods. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Day, we’ve rounded-up seven delicious and better-for-you versions of the classic sandwich that feature at least 10 grams of protein per serving and clock in under 400 calories.
1. TOMATO BASIL SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 233; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Sodium: 618mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 10g
2. GARLICKY BACON & SPINACH GRILLED CHEESE | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 293; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 33mg; Sodium: 666mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 16g
3. SHRIMP GRILLED CHEESE | LOVE & ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 371; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 158mg; Sodium: 636mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 32g
4. GRILLED PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 244; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 302mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 10g
5. GROWN-UP BRIE PB&J PANINI | HEALTHY NIBBLES & BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 9mg; Sodium: 476mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 11g
6. TOASTER OVEN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH | FOOD FANATIC
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 396; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 12g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 490mg; Sodium: 356mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 18g
7. KIMCHI GRILLED CHEESE | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 308; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 218mg; Sodium: 476mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 14g
