Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich layers gooey American cheese inside bread that’s dipped in a garlicky, Parmesan-egg coating and toasted until crisp and golden. Each bite balances a cheesy melt with herby Italian seasoning and a hint of nutty Parmesan. Serve for a cozy lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or as a nostalgic snack alongside tomato soup.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
- 2
Put one American cheese slice between two pieces of bread to make 6 sandwiches.
- 3
Dip both sides of each sandwich into the egg mixture.
- 4
Warm a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- 5
Set the dipped sandwiches in the hot frying pan; cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 3166.84 kcal High 158%
- Protein 115.83 g Good Source 232%
- Carbohydrate 561.78 g 204%
- Total Fat 50.61 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 14.49 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 139.94 mg High 47%
- Sodium 5475.86 mg High 238%
- Dietary Fiber 26.25 g Good Source 94%
- Total Sugars 60.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1858.79 mg Good Source 143%
- Iron 38.73 mg Good Source 215%
- Potassium 1411.64 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 31.24 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.59 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grandma's Italian Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Eggs, Garlic Powder, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 3166.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 3166.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich healthy?
- Grandma’s Italian-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 3166.84 calories and 115.83 g of protein, or 232% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5475.86 mg (238% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.49 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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