Serious Eats Serious Eats' Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 6g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 6g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 36 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 142
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 28mg
Sodium: 158mg
Total Carbohydrates: 7g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 125mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 39mg Vitamin A: 76mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into three even pieces
  • 2 slices hearty white bread, such as Pepperidge Farm or Arnold
  • 2 slices American, Cheddar, or Jack cheese
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

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