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Healthy grilled cheese with veggies sliced in half on a white plate
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is crisp and golden on the outside and melty and gooey on the inside. Add veggies for a healthier grilled cheese that's even more delicious!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

Regular Grilled Cheese

  • 2 slices white or whole-grain bread
  • 1-2 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Healthy Grilled Cheese with Veggies

  • 2 slices whole-grain oat bread
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons sweet corn kernels
  • 2 teaspoons red bell pepper diced
  • 2 teaspoons onion diced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Regular Grilled Cheese

  • Smear butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place two slices of cheese between the bread.
  • Place the bread slices to the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 5 minutes on one side. Flip, then cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Cut the sandwich and serve hot with ketchup or dipping of your choice.

Grilled Cheese with Veggies

  • Heat a skillet, add olive oil, and sauté red bell pepper, onion and corn kernels and thyme for 2 minutes at medium heat, until the edges are brown.
  • Smear butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place one slice of cheese over the bread and add 2 tablespoons of cooked vegetables, then place another cheese slice over the vegetables and cover with bread.
  • Place the bread slices to the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 5 minutes on one side. Flip, then cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Cut the sandwich and serve hot with ketchup or dipping of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 2mg