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Most Excellent Sandwich

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"This is a healthy melt in your mouth sandwich if you are tired of the traditions. Whole wheat bread is served open face with cream cheese, tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts and mozzarella cheese, then baked to perfection. These are sure to impress the pickiest of eaters!" — SAMSARAMOM

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Original recipe makes 4 open face sandwiches Change Servings

4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 medium tomato, sliced

1 (5 ounce) package alfalfa sprouts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Spread cream cheese onto each slice of bread, and set cheese side up on the cookie sheet. Place the tomato slices over the cream cheese. Top with alfalfa sprouts, then a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted, and sandwiches are warm.

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COOK 10 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 09, 2010

Delicious! I cut the recipe in half and just about any type of bread can be used as long as it's toasted. I put a little kosher salt on my tomato along with a bit of pepper and added some minced garlic to the cream cheese. I didn't have alfalfa sprouts so I used some fresh basil instead. I also used light cream cheese and light mozzarella. You know it's done when the cheese is nice and bubbly!

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 18, 2010

This wasn't really my favorite thing. I think maybe I'd try mayo instead of cream cheese. It just seemed way too cheesy.

—mrsdohpaz

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Oct 12, 2005

I liked this, but it needed something, so the next time I spread mayo on the bread first (you have to use whipped cream cheese in that case, though, because the regular, even at room temp, sticks to the knife not the bread) and I spread mashed avocado over the cream cheese. I liked jack cheese better than mozerella and thought it was better with the sprouts added last (after it came out of the oven) because warm sprouts didn't do it for me. Without changes, four stars. With changes, five.

—NITROJEN

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Apr 22, 2008

First time I prepared these I followed the recipe exactly and they were wonderful! Second time around I used tortillas instead of the bread, added an envelope to Ranch dressing mix to the cream cheese, added sliced cucmbers and rolled them up. Just as good as the first time but with a little bit of a twist.

—loghousegranny

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Oct 17, 2006

A most excellent sandwich indeed! After being on the road for several days of pizza and burgers, I wanted something healthy and simple. One bite and my digestive system sighed in relief! I followed the recipe exactly,pulling it out of the oven after 7 minutes (I was hungry). Simplicity at its best!

—Holly R.

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Oct 13, 2009

I replaced the cream cheese with a wedge of Light Original Swiss Flavored cheese by Laughing Cow. It tastes just like cream cheese and is extremely easy to spread. I also used a store bought salad dressing spritzer and lightly sprayed some Italian dressing over the vegetables (tomato and avocado slices, chives and sprouts) and gave it a few grinds of black pepper. Try it!

—KitchenDiva

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Nov 06, 2007

Very good sandwich. I made it on Italian bread, because that is what I had on hand. I think next time I will try it with flavored cream cheese (chives, gr. onions, garlic, etc.) to give it a little more zing. I will use this recipe again.

—MamaAmel

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Aug 12, 2006

Good stuff. I added a grind of black pepper, and a little drizzle of olive oil. I was out of red wine vinegar or I would have added a splash of that too. Thanks!

—Caroline C

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Nutrition

Calories
256 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
15.9 g
5%

Cholesterol
49 mg
16%

Fat
15.4 g
24%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
14.3 g
29%

Sodium
395 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Most Excellent Sandwich

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 256
Calories from Fat: 139

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.4g 24 %
Saturated Fat 9.2g 46 %
Cholesterol 49mg 16 %
Sodium 395mg 16 %
Potassium 228mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.9g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
Protein 14.3g 29 %
Sugars 2.8g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 36 %
Iron 50 %
** Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 30 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.