Yes, I am one of those moms who hides healthy stuff in her kids' favorite foods.
Jeremiah won't eat veggies - that he can see. So Mom just sneaks them in here and there.
This recipe is a lunch staple around here because both boys love their "cheese toast!" And that makes me love it!
Hiding veggies does require some prep but I think it is totally worth it. Ice cube trays and freezer bags have become my good friends.
So here it is, from the wonderful Deceptively Delicious cookbook.
DD Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients
* 1/2 cup of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup sweet potato or butternut squash puree
* 1 tablespoon trans-fat-free soft margarine spread
* 1/4 teaspoon salt (I didn't use any)
* 4 slices of whole-wheat bread
* Nonstick cooking spray
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix the cheese, vegetable puree, margarine & salt. Spread two slices of bread with the cheese mixture & top with the other two slices.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray & set it over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil. Put the sandwiches in the pan & spray the top with cooking spray. Cook 4 -5 minutes per side, or until bread is crisps and the filling is melted. Let sit a few minutes before cutting - Jeremiah like his cut into triangles :)
Do you hide healthy things in your kids' food? Successes? Failures?
Yellow squash and peeled zucchini go well with melted cheese--quesadillas or sandwiches. Invisible vegetables are great!
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