Healthy Appetizer/Snack Recipe
Ingredients:
4 slices soft whole wheat sliced bread
4 to 8 slices part-skim mozzerella or American cheese
optional Vegetables, pepperoni, olives
Crackers:
Your children's favorite crackers
Canned, processed cheese spread
Utensils Needed: Alphabet or other cookie cutters
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut each slice of bread into two letters -- perhaps spelling your child's name; place on a baking sheet. (Save leftover bread for stuffing or bread pudding).
Cut cheese with the same cookie cutter and place directly on top of the bread. Decorate with pieces of vegetables, pepperoni or olives.
Bake for 3 to 4 minutes just until cheese is soft but does not run down the sides. Cool slightly before serving.
Alternatively, simply decorate the crackers with either numbers or letters to help your children learn in a fun and tasty way!
Servings: 8 small "sandwiches"
Each serving provides approximately: 80 calories, 6 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g fat (2 g saturated), 10 mg cholesterol, 2 mcg folate, 0 mg iron, 255 mg sodium.
Source: Wheat Foods Council
