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Lunch
Vegetarian
281 kcal
35 min

Tuscan Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Oct 2, 2026

Tuscan Grilled Cheese Sandwich: a USDA child-care recipe for preschool menu planning. Original yield: 6 servings.

Preschool
Fat
11 g
Fat
Carbs
30 g
Carbs
Sugar
5 g
Sugar
Sodium
526 mg
Sodium
Protein
16 g
Protein
Calories
281 kcal
Calories
instructions
Instructions
Total time
35 min
Step 1

Preheat oven:Conventional oven: 400 °FConvection oven: 350 °F

Step 2

Melt margarine in a large saucepan.

Step 3

Add garlic, basil, and oregano. Stir well. Set aside for step 10.

Step 4

To prevent sticking, evenly coat a baking sheet (18” x 13” x 1”) with butter flavored pan release spray.

Step 5

Place 12 bread slices on baking sheet.

Step 6

Place 1 cheese slice (about 1 oz) on top of each slice of bread.

Step 7

Place ²⁄3 cup spinach (about 10 leaves) on top of cheese.

Step 8

Place 2 slices of tomatoes ¼” each on top of spinach.

Step 9

Place 1 slice of bread on top of each sandwich.

Step 10

Brush the top of each sandwich with margarine mixture.

Step 11

Bake until lightly browned: Conventional oven: 400 °F for 15–20 minutes. Convection oven: 350 °F for 10–15 minutes.

Step 12

Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.

Step 13

Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.

Step 14

Serve 1 sandwich.

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Ingredients (6 servings)

Ingredients (original recipe yield)
Margarine, trans-fat free
1 oz
Garlic powder
¼ tsp
Dried basil
¼ tsp
Dried oregano
¼ tsp
Whole-grain bread, sliced
12 slices
Low fat mozzarella cheese
7 oz or 7 of 1 oz slices
Fresh baby spinach, leaves, divided evenly into 6 servings 10 leaves each
8 oz or ½ small bag
Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced evenly
12 oz or about 4 medium
Allergy information
Potential allergens to check: Milk, Wheat, Soy. Ingredient-based screening, not a certified allergen analysis. Check every packaged ingredient, substitution and cross-contact risk against the child's allergy plan.