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Don's Toasted Cheese

2 slices whole-grain, whole wheat, high fiber sandwich bread

Butter-flavored vegetable oil spray

2 sliced (3/4 ounces each) non-fat American cheese product

1/2 ounce grated, reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Toast both sandwich bread slices. Lightly spray both sides of bread with butter-flavored vegetable oil. Place one slice of non-fat cheese on one slice of toast, sprinkle on reduced-fat cheddar, lay second slice of non-fat American on top and top with second piece of toast.

Place sandwich on a paper plate or other microwave-safe plate and place in microwave oven. Microwave on high for 10-20 seconds, or until cheese just begins to melt. Slice in half or quarters and serve immediately.

Serves one.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per sandwich: 265 calories (13.6 percent from fat), 4 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 46.3 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 19.5 g protein, 3 mg cholesterol, 1,027 mg sodium.

SaltSense: Since most cheeses are high in sodium, if you are concerned about sodium, substitute fat-reduced, low-sodium cheese for those listed in recipe.

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