Dora's Star Grilled Cheese

A star-shaped cookie cutter turns a simple grilled cheese sandwich into a stellar one! It's even more spectacular in a bento box presentation with star-shaped pasta salad & tortilla chips.

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This recipe requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or hot pans.

Start to finish, this recipe requires only a half-hour or less to make!

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 5-6 min.

Ingredients

4 slices white or whole wheat bread
1 tbsp. butter, softened
6 slices Muenster, Cheddar, Swiss or favorite sliced cheese
2 tsp. vegetable oil
Star pasta salad
Star tortilla chips

Supplies

3- to 4-in. star-shaped cookie cutter

Tip: Although bento boxes can be purchased, you can use any plastic container you have on hand and add dividers to make your own customized bento box.<br><br> Star-shaped fruit chews (pictured) can be purchased at your local supermarket or specialty foods store.<br><br>

Directions

Step 1
Take a slice of bread and spread it with the softened butter. Place the bread, buttered side down on a cutting board. Arrange the cheese slices on top of two of the bread slices. Top with the other bread slice, buttered side up. Press the bread slices together and cut out a 3- to 4-inch star with the cookie cutter from each sandwich.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the star sandwiches to the heated skillet. Cook until lightly browned on each side and the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Tip: Pop the leftover cut-out scraps in a plastic resealable bag for a later snack.

Nurtition Facts

Calories: 249
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: .5g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 391mg
Total Carbs: 13g
Fiber: .6g
Sugar: 1.4g
Protein: 9.4g

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Dora's Star Grilled Cheese

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 5-6 min.

Ingredients

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Nurtition Facts

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